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<title><![CDATA[Torta bomba]]></title>
<link>http://hoycocinarufitaa.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/16/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rufita.-</dc:creator>
<guid>http://hoycocinarufitaa.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/16/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ingredientes Torta Manteca 200 g Azúcar 200 g Crema de leche 100 cc Esencia de vainilla c/n Ralladur]]></description>
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<div id="receta_ingredientes"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="naranga">Ingredientes</span> <strong>Torta</strong><br />
Manteca 200 g<br />
Azúcar 200 g<br />
Crema de leche 100 cc<br />
Esencia de vainilla  c/n<br />
Ralladura de jengibre 1 cdita<br />
Huevos 5<br />
Harina leudante 250 g<br />
Nueces picadas 50 g<br />
<strong>Relleno y cubierta</strong><br />
Crema de leche 250 cc<br />
Dulce de leche repostero 150 g<br />
Chocolate semiamargo 200 g<br />
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="naranga">Procedimiento</span> <strong>Torta</strong><br />
Colocar en un bol la manteca y el azúcar y batir hasta mezcla, incorporar la crema, la esencia de vainilla, la ralladura de jengibre los huevos y por último con movimientos envolventes incorporar la harina junto con las nueces.<br />
Colocar en un molde para horno de 24 cm de diámetro y cocinar de 35 a 40 minutos a 180º C.</span></p>
<p><strong>Relleno</strong><br />
Una vez frío el bizcochuelo dividir en 3 capas. Mezclar el dulce de leche con la crema y el chocolate derretido, untar las capas del bizcochuelo.</p>
<p><strong>Cubierta</strong><br />
Utilizar la misma crema del relleno untando por toda la torta. Terminar con decoración en manga de la misma crema, utilizando un pico rizado al rededor de la torta.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Torta de frutillas]]></title>
<link>http://hoycocinarufitaa.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/9/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rufita.-</dc:creator>
<guid>http://hoycocinarufitaa.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/9/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[INGREDIENTES: bizcochuelo: 6huevos 180g.azucar 180g.Harina leudante vainillin relleno: 300g.crema ch]]></description>
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bizcochuelo:<br />
6huevos<br />
180g.azucar<br />
180g.<span class="linkEnReceta">Harina</span> leudante<br />
vainillin<br />
relleno:<br />
300g.crema chantilly<br />
250g.frutillas<br />
3<span class="linkEnReceta">Naranjas</span>(jugo)<br />
1cta.vino marsala<br />
merengues c/n</span></p>
<p><em><strong>MODO DE PREPARACIÓN:</strong></em><br />
bizcochuelo:<br />
colocar en la batidora 6 huevos con el azucar,batir a punto letra ,luego agregar vainillin y la harina cernida en forma envolvente.<br />
Colocar en un molde de 24cm. y llevar a horno moderado30 a 40m.aproximadamente.Luego retirar y dejar enfriar(lo ideal es hacerlo el dia anterior)<br />
Lavar las frutillas cortarlas en rodajas y colocar el jugo de las naranjas y el vino(esto tambien se puede hacer el dia anterior,para que esten bien maceradas.<br />
Armado:<br />
Cortar por la mitad el bizcochuelo y bañarlo con el jugo en el que estaban las frutillas,colocar una parte de la crema las frutillas y tapar.<br />
Con el resto de la crema cubrir la torta y colocar los merengues triturados no muy chicos(lo ideal es que los merengues los trituren a ultimo momento,asi ni se humedece)<br />
<span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Servirla fria</span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Torta de Chocolate]]></title>
<link>http://aninhamiranda.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/torta-de-chocolate/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ana Lúcia Miranda</dc:creator>
<guid>http://aninhamiranda.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/torta-de-chocolate/</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Kalėdų Stebuklai. Tortas "Rožių Kerai"]]></title>
<link>http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/kaledu-stebuklai-tortas-roziu-kerai/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Asta</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/2009/11/21/kaledu-stebuklai-tortas-roziu-kerai/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kalėdinė nuotaika. Švenčių laukimas&#8230; Ar jūs jau jaučiat? Ar laukiat? Šiandien, iki Kalėdų liku]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><em>Kalėdinė nuotaika. Švenčių laukimas&#8230; Ar jūs jau jaučiat? Ar laukiat?</em></p>
<p><em>Šiandien, iki Kalėdų likus tik vos vos daugiau nei mėnesiui, kuris, žinoma, pralėks net nespėjus mirktelėti, kalėdinėm nuotaikom puošias ne tik parduotuvių vitrinos ir gatvių šviestuvai&#8230; Šiandien žmonės jau ima šypsotis kitaip, jų akys jau nudžiunga išgirdusios &#8220;Last Christmas&#8221; ar kitą iki negaliu žinomą švenčių melodiją. Žmonės apie tai kalba &#8211; namuose, autobuse, prekybos centre, susitikę draugus ir visur kur&#8230; &#8220;Ei, ką planuoji Kalėdoms?&#8221;, &#8220;Žinai, sugalvojau ne-re-a-lią kalėdų dovaną!!!&#8221;, &#8220;Klausyk &#8211; varto rankose puodelį &#8211; kaip manai, gal šitas?..&#8221; ir t.t., ir pan&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em>Šiandien, kai iki Kalėdų belikę tiek mažai, pats laikas dalinti gerumą, šilumą, meilę.. Tikėjimą ir viltį. Stebuklus &#8211; juk tai Kalėdos, metas gerų norų, didelių vilčių, nuogo nuoširdumo, atvirų šypsenų&#8230;<br />
Metas, kai norisi ištiesti ranką žmogui ir pasidalinti viskuo, ką turi ir net tuo, ko neturi.<br />
Metas, kai norisi būti kaip niekad gerais. Lyg mažais angelėliais&#8230;</em></p>
<p><em>Ar žinot, kas yra nuostabiausia? Kad kiekvienas mes turim tokią galimybę &#8211; kažkam pabūti angelu, nors ir trumpai, kažkam padovanoti stebuklą, nors ir visai mažutį&#8230;<br />
Šiais metais ta galimybė tokia didelė.. ir tokia kilni&#8230;<br />
Ir aš, ir jūs, ir visi didelės širdies žmonės &#8211; užeikit į <a href="http://kokonas.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">kokono namučius</a>, paskaitykit, o gal tiesiog pajauskite šią svarbią <a href="http://kokonas.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/kaledu-dvasia/" target="_blank">istoriją nuo pradžių</a>. Tuomet užsukit <a href="http://kokonas.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/kaledu-muge/" target="_blank">čia</a> ir sužinokite viską nuo&#8230; iki&#8230; (arba tiesiog spustelkit ant to mažučio mielo rausvo meškio, kuris iki pat Kalėdų gyvens Saulėtos virtuvės dešinėje).<br />
Ir tiesiog &#8211; kiekvienas iš mūsų gali sukurti stebuklą. Maži žmonės gali nuveikti didelius darbus.<br />
Pabūkim geri ir pasidalinkim gėriu su tais, kuriems to reikia labiausiai, kurie jo nusipelnė labiausiai.</em></p>
<p>&#8212;-</p>
<p>Apie tortą. Taip pat puikiai tinkantį Kalėdų stalui. Arba geram draugui, arba mylimam žmogučiui, kurį norisi pradžiuginti&#8230;</p>
<p>Šis yra jau anksčiau pristatytas be galo skanus <a href="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/tortas-raffaello/" target="_blank">&#8220;Raffaello&#8221;</a>, puoštas <a href="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/tortas-juodasis-miskas/" target="_blank">šokoladinėmis rožėmis</a> (19 vnt.), biskvitiniais piršteliais, perjuostas medžiagine juostele&#8230; Po rožytėmis slepiasi žali rožių koteliai.<br />
Dar apie šokoladines rožytes: tokiam kiekiui sunaudojau 250 g. šokolado (+ dar 50 g koteliams), ir atradau labai šaunias proporcijas, kad darbas eitųsi daug sklandžiau ir teisingiau: 100 g balto šokolado plius <strong>30</strong> g medaus. Ir plius norimos spalvos dažai, žinoma <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tortas-roziu-kerai-1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-589" title="Tortas Rožių kerai (1)" src="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tortas-roziu-kerai-1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="413" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tortas-roziu-kerai-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-590" title="Tortas Rožių kerai (2)" src="http://sauletavirtuve.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tortas-roziu-kerai-2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="383" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Jantar de confraternização dos trabalhadores da CEE]]></title>
<link>http://sementedeesperanca.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/jantar-de-confraternizacao-dos-trabalhadores-da-cee/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Adão Salles</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sementedeesperanca.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/jantar-de-confraternizacao-dos-trabalhadores-da-cee/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[No dia 28 de novembro acontecerá o tradicional jantar dos trabalhadores dessa casa, trata-se de um m]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>No dia 28 de novembro acontecerá o tradicional jantar dos trabalhadores dessa casa, trata-se de um momento para rever amigos que não vemos a algum, de trocarmos idéias sobre o trabalho, de renovarmos o espírito em contato com os colegas.<img title="dinnerpartyetiquette1" src="http://peggyparks.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/dinnerpartyetiquette1.jpg?w=438&#038;h=328#38;h=328" alt="dinnerpartyetiquette1" width="438" height="328" /> </p>
<p>Os convites já estãos sendo vendidos a R$ 20,00 cada pessoa. Não deixem para última hora! <span style="color:#0000ff;">Ainda tenho 20 convites a serem vendidos!</span><img src="http://www.diningcents.com/images/dinner_partyLG.jpg" alt="" /> No cardápio do jantar teremos:</p>
<p><span style="color:#339966;">ENTRADA<br />
Salada de folhas;<br />
Salada de grãos;<br />
Molho especial da casa.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;">PRATOS PRINCIPAIS<br />
Lagarto ao molho madeira;<br />
Frango xadrez;<br />
Quibe de soja assado;<br />
Arroz branco.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff6600;">SOBREMESSA<br />
Pudim de laranja.</span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Inteligencia Suprema!!]]></title>
<link>http://urkogil.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/inteligencia-suprema/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Urko</dc:creator>
<guid>http://urkogil.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/inteligencia-suprema/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[aqui se puede ver hasta donde llega la inteligencia de estos canis&#8230; &nbsp; No Koments&#8230;]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>aqui se puede ver hasta donde llega la inteligencia de estos canis&#8230;</p>
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<title><![CDATA[labai šokoladinis tortas]]></title>
<link>http://duonosirzaidimu.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/labai-sokoladinis-tortas/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>duonosirzaidimu</dc:creator>
<guid>http://duonosirzaidimu.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/labai-sokoladinis-tortas/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Myliu naktinį Vilnių. Šokoladinę tamsą žaibais skrodžiančius žibintus ir automobilių šviesas, šiltai]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TARTA DE DULCE DE LECHE CON GANACHE DE CHOCOLATE]]></title>
<link>http://cook-book.com.ar/2009/11/18/tarta-de-dulce-de-leche-con-ganache-de-chocolate/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>cookbook2</dc:creator>
<guid>http://cook-book.com.ar/2009/11/18/tarta-de-dulce-de-leche-con-ganache-de-chocolate/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Si hay algo que nos gusta es el chocolate, y si es amargo mucho mejor. Entre las infinitas combinaci]]></description>
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<p>Si hay algo que nos gusta es el chocolate, y si es amargo mucho mejor. Entre las infinitas combinaciones que existen, la de chocolate con dulce de leche es un clàsico que pocos rechazan. Esta receta es muy fàcil y ràpida, ideal para llevar a lo de amigos cuando nos invitan, lo mejor es que con la misma masa podemos preparar dos cosas riquisimas, por un lado la tarta de dulce de leche y ganache de chocolate y por el otro unos riquìsimos alfajorcitos rellenos con dulce de leche.</p>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;">tiempo: 50&#8242;</span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;">dificultad: fàcil</span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;">costo: $$<br />
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<address><span style="font-style:normal;">Para el relleno:</span></address>
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<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">150 gr de chocolate amargo (que sea bueno)</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">100 cc de crema de leche</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">500 gr de dulce de leche y un poquito màs para los alfajorcitos</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">Para la masa:</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">300 gr de harina 0000</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">1 pizca de sal</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">1 cucharada colmada de cacao amargo</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">100 gr de azucar impalpable</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">150 gr de manteca</span></span></address>
<address><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-style:normal;">1 huevo</span></span></address>
<p>Con estas cantidades nos sale una tarta mediana y alrededor de 20 alfajorcitos, depende el tamaño que los hagan, yo los prefiero bien chiquitos.</p>
<p>Primero procesamos todos los ingredientes de la masa, se forma una bola que la retiramos, la envolvemos en papel film y la dejamos descansar en la heladera por 30&#8242;. Tomamos la mitad de la masa, la estiramos y la acomodamos en una tartera enmantecada y enharinada, la pinchamos un poquito y llevamos a horno medio (180º) por 30&#8242;-40&#8242;, hasta que este cocida y durita, sin quemarse. Retiramos.</p>
<p>Por otro lado calentamos en una ollita la crema, cuando empieza a hervir la apagamos y le colocamos el chocolate picado, dejamos que se enfrie y cuando esta tibio revolvemos formando la ganache. Rellenamos la tarta con 400 gr aprox, de dulce de leche y luego bañamos con la ganache de chocolate, llevar a la heladera. Hay que sacar de la heladera la tarta uno 20&#8242; antes de servirla.</p>
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<p>Para los alfajorcitos estiramos la masa y cortamos con un molde las tapitas del tamaño deseeado, las ponemos en una placa enmantecada y enharinada y llevamos al horno unos 25&#8242;- 30&#8242;. Retiramos y esperamos a que se enfrien para rellenarlos.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Color anglosajón]]></title>
<link>http://0zmorgan.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/panuchos-bien-calientitos/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>0zmorgan</dc:creator>
<guid>http://0zmorgan.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/panuchos-bien-calientitos/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Si alguna vez se les presenta la oportunidad de coger o de ser cogidos&#8230; ¿ saldrían huyendo?]]></description>
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<p>Si alguna vez se les presenta la oportunidad de coger o de ser cogidos&#8230; ¿ saldrían huyendo?</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Adrienne's Pizza Bar (Pepperoni And Plain Pizza) ]]></title>
<link>http://boozeburgersandbeats.com/2009/11/12/adriennes-pizza-bar-pepperoni-and-plain-pizza/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mheusler</dc:creator>
<guid>http://boozeburgersandbeats.com/2009/11/12/adriennes-pizza-bar-pepperoni-and-plain-pizza/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been working in the Financial District for about four and a half years and in January my ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Xoco]]></title>
<link>http://chicagofoodaholic.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/xoco/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>chicagofoodaholic</dc:creator>
<guid>http://chicagofoodaholic.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/xoco/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco.html RATING:Four and a half churros Pros: Amazing Mexica]]></description>
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<p><strong>http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco.html</strong></p>
<p><strong>RATING:Four and a half churros</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pros:</strong> Amazing Mexican street food by one of the most famous Chefs in America.</p>
<p><strong>Cons:</strong> Long wait</p>
<p>I was really excited to try the food at Xoco (pronounced Sho-koh) as I am a huge fan of <a href="http://www.rickbayless.com/about/" target="_blank">Rick Bayless</a> who is largely credited with bringing upscale Mexican food to the attention of America.  Apparently I was not the only one. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30pm and the line was literally out the door.  A hostess came by every 10 minutes or so to tell the new arrivals in line that the wait just to place an order would be about 45 minutes.  And then hopefully you would be sat soon after ordering. The good news is that if you just want some churros and chocolate or are willing to take your food to go you get to skip the line.</p>
<p>Perhaps it was my excitement about eating at this newly opened restaurant which serves Mexican street foods <a href="http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco.html" target="_blank">all day long</a>, but the line didn&#8217;t bother me one bit.  Once we made it inside we were entertained watching the cooks fly around the kitchen preparing the food mere feet from us, our mouths watering the whole time.  You can actually smell the tortillas from two blocks away and once you get close to the counter the smell of the slightly bitter Mexican cacao beans overwhelms your senses.  My nose was sure I was in Mexican food heaven even before I had a chance to taste one bite.  Watching the tortas go into the wood burning fire for toasting was most certainly food porn in action. I got the impression that if it weren&#8217;t for the infamously terrible Chicago winters Chef Bayless would certainly have preferred to set up a simple food cart on the corner to give guests a more authentic experience.</p>
<p>If the tortas severed at all food carts in Mexico are as good as the delights served at Xoco, sign me up for a Spanish class because I&#8217;m moving to Mexico! Although the variety of caldos looked amazing, we decided to stick with the tortas.  I ordered the Gunthorp Chicken and my husband had the Cochinita Pibil (see menu <a href="http://www.rickbayless.com/menu/layout?id=15" target="_blank">here</a>). My sandwich was huge, flavorful and almost completely satisfying.  I would have no complaints if the chicken didn&#8217;t come with a large hunk of fat which I had to eat around.  (I understand the fat enhances the flavors while cooking and makes for a more &#8216;authentic&#8217; experience, but I don&#8217;t see any reason why, in a restaurant like this, the chefs would not have cut that off before serving it to me).  That relatively minor problem aside, the torta was wonderful.  My husbands&#8217; dish was also very good although not as flavorful as mine.  However it did come with a side of fabulously sneak-up-on-you-spicy Habanero sauce which we were warned to be careful with by two different staff members. With warnings like that you know it&#8217;s going to be tasty!  We amused ourselves seeing who could eat more of the sauce with each bite.  I&#8217;m going to try to figure out how to make that one at home for sure.</p>
<p>To complete our meal we ordered churros, of course. They were typical and tasty- no random extravagance which is a nice change from some chefs who feel the need to ruin perfectly good, simple dishes by adding their own twist.  We also ordered some of that incredibly fragrant Mexican chocolate.  I tried the Aztec which was surprisingly complex; not too sweet or spicy but a nice balance of each.  It was so good that I have been craving another since about 5 minutes after I finished my first!</p>
<p>In fact, I&#8217;ve been craving another delightful meal since I left.  Perhaps next time I will try one of the caldos and a pastry, but I will definitely not come ready to sit right down and eat.  The wait is so worth the experience- admittedly, the wait is part of the experience.  And this is one experience you don&#8217;t want to miss.</p>
<p><strong>RATING: Four and a half churros</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Tortas de legumes assados e queijo de cabra]]></title>
<link>http://trembom.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/tortas-de-legumes-assados-e-queijo-de-cabra/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>valentinajacome</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Hoje amanheceu cinza e chuvoso. Nada das manhãs de sol do outono. É um daqueles dias em que se quer ]]></description>
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<p>Hoje amanheceu cinza e chuvoso. Nada das manhãs de sol do outono. É um daqueles dias em que se quer ficar debaixo do duvet lendo um bom livro. Quando finalmente arrumei coragem para levantar, me dirigi à cozinha.</p>
<p>Não sei mais o que fazer com tantas abóboras. É aquela época do ano em que elas não param de aparecer na minha cesta. Pequenas, grandes, grandonas&#8230; e neste fim de semana elas apareceram em tudo o que fiz. Nestas tortinhas deste post usei as butternut squash que tinha e também beterrabas. Na receita são se fala em beterraba, mas como eu não tinha berinjelas resolvi usar beterrabas. Tive cuidado de cortá-las um pouco menores que 2 cm para que não demorassem muito a assar. E amei a presença das beterrabas na torta. Adapte para o que você tiver em casa. O gostoso do queijo de cabra é que ele dá um ótimo contraste no sabor dos legumes que são um pouco adocicados. Você pode servir com uma salada verde. Além do sabor estas forminhas são lindas, pois são coloridas. Você pode ate levá-las para um piquenique.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2106" title="outono" src="http://trembom.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/outono12.jpg" alt="outono" width="500" height="445" /></p>
<p><strong>Ingredientes:</strong></p>
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<li>375g massa de torta* use a sua própria receita ou massa pronta</li>
<li>2 pimentões, sem sementes e cortados em pedaços de 2 cm</li>
<li>600g abóbora, descascada e cortada em pedaços de 2 cm</li>
<li>1 berinjela pequena cortada em cubos de 2 cm</li>
<li>100g tomate cereja</li>
<li>2 colheres de sopa de azeite de oliva</li>
<li>1 colher de sopa de vinagre balsâmico</li>
<li>2 ovos: 1 separado (clara da gema) e o outro levemente batido com um garfo</li>
<li>120 ml creme de leite fresco</li>
<li>100g queijo de cabra defumado, ralado</li>
<li>2 colheres de chá de tomilho</li>
<li>Sal e pimenta do reino moída na hora</li>
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<p>Pre-aqueça o forno – 200oc. Abra a massa &#8211; você quer ficar com uma massa bem fina.  Forre a forma – ou formas, que for usar, aparando as pontas para retirar os excessos. Lembre-se que a massa encolhe ao assar. Faça furos na massa com um garfo e leve à geladeira por 25 minutos.</p>
<p>Ponha os legumes picados numa tigela, tempere com sal e pimenta do reino, derrame o azeite de oliva e com as mãos misture tudo para se assegurar que todos os legumes fiquem revestidos. Leve os legumes ao forno e asse por uns 25 minutos – até que fiquem macios. Retire do forno e derrame o vinagre balsâmico por cima. Reserve.</p>
<p>Forre a forma com a massa usando papel alumínio, e feijões secos – ou uns pesinhos próprios. Leve ao forno por 12 minutos. Retire do forno, se livre do alumínio e feijões, e leve ao forno por mais 5 minutos. Retire do forno e pincele com a clara logo em seguida – não deixe esfriar. Ponha o ovo e a gema numa tigela, juntamente com o creme de leite e</p>
<p>dê uma batida com um fouet ou garfo. Acrescente o queijo de cabra ralado e tomilho. Derrame metade desta mistura na forma, espalhe os legumes por cima e derrame a outra metade da mistura do creme de leite. Leve ao forno por 20 minutos – até que a mistura fique firme.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[La hermana de Pepe del Madrid]]></title>
<link>http://elpolimenu.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/la-hermana-de-pepe-del-madrid/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:49:42 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>javiplace</dc:creator>
<guid>http://elpolimenu.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/la-hermana-de-pepe-del-madrid/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tiene sus mismas dotes defensivas&#8230; y juega en USA, una crack!]]></description>
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<link>http://docedani.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/81/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>danielaokd</dc:creator>
<guid>http://docedani.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/81/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Torta Light Surpresa de Abacaxi com Castanha do Pará]]></description>
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<p><strong>Torta Light Surpresa de Abacaxi com Castanha do Pará</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Friday. It's a cake day.]]></title>
<link>http://spicecoat.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/friday-its-a-cake-day/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Nolita</dc:creator>
<guid>http://spicecoat.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/friday-its-a-cake-day/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Friday. It&#8217;s a caaaake day. Aš taip svajojau tobulai padaryti šį tart&#8217;ą. Prisimenu, kai ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Friday. It&#8217;s a caaaake day.</p>
<p>Aš taip svajojau tobulai padaryti šį tart&#8217;ą. Prisimenu, kai pirmą kartą jį pamačiau, iš karto pagalvojau &#8216; o taip, jis atsidurs ant stalo&#8217;. Aš taip norėjau nesusimauti, bet matyt&#8230;</p>
<p>šokau aukščiau bambos. Kas lemta daryti tartelette ir baking obsession, nelabai lemta man )</p>
<p><strong>Jei rimtai</strong>, tai iš viso nežinau ar būčiau jį darius, jei būčiau žinojus ką reiškia jį tinkamai padaryti. O tai reiškia, kad trapi tešla neturi sugriūti. Ir visai jai buvo nesvarbu, kad vakar aš ją sąžiningai, kruopščiau kočiojau, lygiai apipjaustinėjau, ji vistiek mane sumovė.</p>
<p>Ir rašau aš visą tai, dar prieš tai, kai aš jį paragausiu. Jei rimtai, tai jis dar stovi šaldytuve be savo nuostabaus morenginio sluoksnio ( kurį beje jau nekantrauju padaryti, mat pirmą kartą su degikliu &#8217;skrudinsiu&#8217; maistą).</p>
<p><strong>Jei dar rimčiau</strong>, nuotaika dingo.</p>
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<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Po morengų skrudinimo ir paragavimo.</em></p>
<p>Žinot, morengai gerokai gelbsti situaciją. Jie toookie gražūs, tokie mieli.</p>
<p>Skonis 8/10</p>
<p>Kaip taip gali būti ane? ) Tart&#8217;as tikrai nuostabus. Riešutai karamelėje, cream cheese sluoksnis ir galų gale, eilė pieniško šokolado. Nepamirškim dar ir morengų. Aikčioja visi, kad aikčioja kaip gražu ir faina.</p>
<p>O kaip dėl skonio? Ar jūs jau supratote, kad tart&#8217;as iš tikro yra labai saldus ir tinka arba tikriems smaližiaholikams, arba jūs tiesiog sugebėsite pasitenkinti visai mažu pyrago gabalėliu. Labai labai mažu. Supratote? Šaunu, tada suprantate kodėl aš jam duodu 8 balus ir sakau &#8216;atleisk mielasis, bet su tavimi per daug vargo&#8217;.</p>
<p>Ir dar, kodėl gi aš jo nenufotografavau perpjauto? Dėl savo dar kiek &#8216;konditerinio&#8217; nemokšiškumo. Baking obsession tinklapyje tie sluoksniai matosi kur kas aiškiau negu pas mane )</p>
<p>Receptą ir nuotraukas ( kaip viskas turi atrodyti ) galite pamatyti/perskaityti štai <a href="http://www.bakingobsession.com/2008/11/24/milk-chocolate-and-salted-caramel-tart/#more-578">čia</a> .</p>
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<p>Jei kartais rytoj jis gražiai atsipjautų ( kadangi dabar jau nebe tas apšvietimas ), tai aš būtinai įmesiu ir jo perpjauto nuotrauką )</p>
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<p>Ir vistiek&#8230; IT&#8221;S ROYAL.</p>
<p><em>Ir dar, kaip matote aš tikrai nesivarginau versti receptų iš anglų kalbos, mat ganėtinai daugelis ją moka arba galbūt neturi noro gaminti čia publikuojamus patiekalus. Bet&#8230;jeigu jums kartais iškiltų kokios nors problemos, ar jums reikėtų išversti receptą, jūs tiktai palikite komentarą ir aš būtinai tai padarysiu <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Las chicas son guerreras]]></title>
<link>http://suckmyblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/las-chicas-son-guerreras/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Álvarö</dc:creator>
<guid>http://suckmyblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/las-chicas-son-guerreras/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Esto es lo que pasa cuando juega la hermana de Pepe (defensa marrullero del Real Madrid, you know) u]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Esto es lo que pasa cuando juega la hermana de Pepe (<a href="//www.youtube.com/v/e18W4vhZ1xU&#38;hl=es&#38;fs=1&#38;&#34; type=&#34;application/x-shockwave-flash&#34; allowscriptaccess=&#34;always&#34; allowfullscreen=&#34;true&#34; width=&#34;425&#34; height=&#34;344&#34;&#62;&#60;/embed&#62;&#60;/object&#62;">defensa marrullero del Real Madrid, you know</a>) un partido de la liga femenina:</p>
<p>*Los videos son de 30&#8221; no teneis excusa.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Torta de Maçã....Yummy!]]></title>
<link>http://mellcombaunilha.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/torta-de-maca-yummy/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:06:21 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mell Archilha</dc:creator>
<guid>http://mellcombaunilha.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/torta-de-maca-yummy/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Para a massa:  Ingredientes: 150 g de amêndoas moídas 150 de açúcar de confeiteiro 1 colher de chá d]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><span style="color:#993300;">Para a massa:</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;"> Ingredientes:</span></p>
<p>150 g de amêndoas moídas</p>
<p>150 de açúcar de confeiteiro</p>
<p>1 colher de chá de canela em pó</p>
<p>5 colheres de chá de água gelada</p>
<p>580 g de manteiga integral sem sal, amolecida</p>
<p>630 gramas de farinha de trigo</p>
<p><span style="color:#800080;">Modo de preparo:</span></p>
<p> Misture as amêndoas, o açúcar, a canela e a água com a manteiga.</p>
<p>Incorpore sutilmente a farinha de trigo. Envolva a  massa em filme plástico, e leve   a geladeira para descansar ao menos 30 minutos.</p>
<p><span style="color:#993300;">Para o recheio:</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;">Ingredientes:<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-85" title="maçã verde" src="http://mellcombaunilha.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/maca-verde.jpg" alt="maçã verde" width="124" height="124" /></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#993300;"> </span><span style="color:#993300;"> </span>4 maçãs verdes, raladas em ralo grosso</p>
<p>300 gramas de açúcar</p>
<p>Canela Q.B.</p>
<p>Raspinhas de limão</p>
<p>½ fava de baunilha</p>
<p>20 gramas de amido de milho diluídos em 50 ml de água.</p>
<p>30 gramas de manteiga integral sem sal.</p>
<p> <span style="color:#800080;">Modo de preparo:</span></p>
<p>Misture as maçãs, o açúcar, a canela, a baunilha, as raspinhas de limão, e a manteiga.</p>
<p>Mexa por aproximadamente 15 minutos em fogo médio.</p>
<p>Adicione então o amido previamente diluído e continue mexendo até que solte do fundo da panela. Retire da panela, e coloque em um recipiente para que esfrie. Reserve.</p>
<p><span style="color:#993300;">Para finalizar a torta:</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000;">Ingredientes:</span></p>
<p>30 gramas de açúcar de baunilha</p>
<p>Canela em pó Q.B.</p>
<p><span style="color:#3366ff;">Montando a torta:</span></p>
<p> Forre uma forma de 25 cm de diâmetro ( dê preferência á formas com fundo removível) com metade da massa. Espalhe o recheio de maçã, e cubra com a outra metade da massa. Pincele com gema e asse a 180 º C por 45 minutos, até dourar. Polvilhe açúcar de baunilha com canela e volte ao fogo por mais 5 minutos.</p>
<p>Retire, deixe esfrias e sirva.</p>
<p><em>Você pode também cobri-la com cobertura treliça.</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Abra a massa em um círculo com de aproximadamente 27 cm de diâmetro. Corte este círculo em titãs de 1,5 cm.</li>
<li>Coloque as tiras sobre a torta com espaços uniformes.</li>
<li>Em direção oposta, à primeira fileira, teça as tiras alternadamente (em cima e embaixo).</li>
<li>Finalize a borda, umedecendo a borda, e apertando as tiras para que grudem bem, e retire o excesso da massa.</li>
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<p style="text-align:center;"> </p>
<p><span style="color:#cc99ff;"><em>Esta torta é bem versátil.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#666699;"><em>O recheio pode ser feito de banana, uva, morango, damasco, creme de amêndoas, chocolate amargo, doce de leite, use a criatividade e invente moda.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#666699;"><em>Pode ser servida no café da manhã, em um chá da tarde, ou até se você quiser servir como sobremesa, sirva uma fatia generosa, acompanhada de uma bola de sorvete de baunilha, ou de canela, e calda de chocolate amargo &#8230; </em></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#666699;"><em>Hummm delicious!</em></span></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Rick Bayless Cusine? Xoco Fo Sho!]]></title>
<link>http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/rick-bayless-cusine-xoco-fo-sho/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>luckytastebuds</dc:creator>
<guid>http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/rick-bayless-cusine-xoco-fo-sho/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finally, Nick and I got to experience Rick Bayless’ popular new, (more affordable) Mexican eatery XO]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Finally, Nick and I got to experience Rick Bayless’ popular new, (more affordable) Mexican eatery <strong><a href="http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/xoco.html">XOCO </a></strong>for brunch (Pronounced Sho-Co)!</p>
<p>I have been dying to experience Rick&#8217;s take on (non-burrito)  Mexican cuisine, and to try to figure out THE top chef masters’ culinary magic.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3097" title="Xoco  tableware" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04895.jpg" alt="Xoco  tableware" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p>On a Saturday at 12:30 (brunch time), the wait was around 45 minutes. Nick and I stood in line the whole time watching the chefs cook in open kitchen beside us and pretending to ignore our growling tummies. Near the windows, Rick Bayless had <em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">thoughtfully</span></span></em> put up some cook books of his as if he anticipated our wait would happen. There were also 3 blackboards with the exact same message in case you miss the first 2. Bravo.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3094" title="Xoco black board" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04883.jpg" alt="Xoco black board" width="510" height="680" /></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-weight:normal;">Not so thoughtful:</span> </span></em></strong>There was only 1 cash register open (there were 2 total) and it literally took the whole 45 minutes to work through about 15 parties. I assume it was a combo of a small kitchen (1 little wood burning oven only!) that prevented too many chefs to be in the kitchen at once AND that people took their sweet time ordering.</p>
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<p>They have an extensive menu or tortas (Mexican sandwiches) either oven-grilled or from the griddle. They also have soups served after 3pm and a mini selection of sides – a salad, chips and salsa or chips and guac. My favorite part is their list of desserts and hot chocolates! Their “bean-to-cup chocolates” are made from Mexican cacao beans ground on premises. I caught a picture of the churning chocolate machine…smells so good when you’re hungry.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3096" title="Xoco  chocolate churner" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04892.jpg" alt="Xoco  chocolate churner" width="510" height="382" /><br />
<strong><em> Thoughtful:</em></strong> A fountain of complimentary water AND another tap of sparkling water!<br />
We were seated after ordering – something I appreciate is not having to fight over seats with other diners. Xoco has worked out a system where you order only after you get a place card from the server (they make sure you get one before you order!).<br />
We started off with<strong><span style="color:#99cc00;"> Guacamole and Chips</span></strong> at $4. If you want salsa, you gotta order it separately. Yes, you’re charged for it separately too!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3098" title="Xoco guacamole" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04897.jpg" alt="Xoco guacamole" width="510" height="382" /><strong> Tastiness: A!</strong> for how crunchy the chips were and the lovely guac didn’t disappoint though it wasn’t a rock star. They were not greasy at all and not overly salted (a pitfall for many Mexican places). The guacamole was fresh, creamy, smooth, delicious, but not so much better than chipotle’s or Adobo Grill. I actually think it tasted better when I added the Rick Bayless brand of hot sauce sitting on the table. I would highly recommend you do so too!<br />
For my main, I went for the <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Gunthrop Chicken</span></strong> <em>$8.50 –</em><em> Wood-roasted red chile chicken pickled white onions, black beans, avocado, tomatillo salsa.</em></p>
<p><em></em><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3100" title="Xoco chicken" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04900.jpg" alt="Xoco chicken" width="510" height="382" /> <strong> Tastiness: B+.</strong> I thought after reading the ingredients this would be a smoky, bold flavorful sandwich…which is wasn’t quite. It looks great however and I did love the toasted crunchy crusty bread (except one might say that it is REALLY dry without sauce.) In general, the seasonings seemed to be lacking in many of the torta ingredients! I wasn’t a fan of the pickled onions because they didn’t add much flavor (surprisingly! I love onions and I like pickled vegetables!). I was really disappointed that the chicken was a little greasy didn’t have more flavor. The avocado was ripe and creamy and there were less black beans than I had liked.. I ended up dipping my sandwich into Nick’s tomato broth to soften the bread and give it more flavor. The salsa went better with the chips! (I feel like I’m going to get beaten up for writing this.)<br />
Nick went for the <strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ahogada </span></strong><em>$9.50 – Golden pork carnitas, black beans, tomato broth, spicy arbol chile sauce, pickled onions</em></p>
<p><em></em><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3099" title="Xoco pork " src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04898.jpg" alt="Xoco pork " width="510" height="382" /> <strong> Tastiness: B. </strong>Nick’s biggest complaint was that the bread got WAY too soggy soaking in the soup. It would be smart to serve this torta with a plate on the side so diners can remove the sandwich from soaking while they eat the other half. The flavors were good, but I felt the pork was a little gamey. I was a sucker for the presentation though.<br />
For dessert, Xoco is actually so thoughtful as to bring the chocolate and churros hot to the table if you ordered it! You have to remember to ask for it when they take your plates away though.</p>
<p>To end our meal, Nick and I picked the <strong><span style="color:#0000ff;">Aztec Hot Chocolate</span></strong><em> $2.50 – Fresh-ground chocolate + water + chile + all spice. </em>I was so excited about it I knocked the cup and some precious cocoa spilled onto the table <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><em></em><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3101" title="Xoco aztec chocolate" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04904.jpg" alt="Xoco aztec chocolate" width="510" height="680" /> <strong> Tastiness: A</strong>. This isn’t your traditional creamy rich hot chocolate. Instead, it is literally semi-sweet cocoa powder with hot water kicked up with some spice. I loved the bitterness of the drink and thought it went perfectly with the churros. I didn’t miss milk or creaminess in this at all! It’s a perfect drink to end a meal. Slightly sweet without overdoing it, comforting on the stomach and the taste buds.<br />
And of course, the famous <strong><span style="color:#99cc00;">CHURROS</span></strong>!!! They deserve cap locks because these were the best churros I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Never mind how authentic they are. For $3, you get 3 piping hot churros!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3102" title="Xoco churros" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04905.jpg" alt="Xoco churros" width="510" height="382" /> <strong> Tastiness: A</strong>. I wouldn’t consider myself a huge churro lover, but I enjoy them from time to time when I’m reliving my childhood at an amusement part. Rick’s churros are churros to be remembered. These had a cakey, moist, soft interior that melts in your mouth, which is contrasted by the perfect crunch that makes up the crust of the churro. I have to admit there was a little bit of a sugar overdose, and there was a tad too much grease on the inside, but this is a treat worth indulging in! Without the hot chocolate, this dish would have been too sweet and rich, but with the drink’s semi-sweet and bitterness, they complimented one another PERFECTLY.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Needless to say, we were fans of dessert (somewhere we rarely order when eating out!)</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3103" title="Xoco desserts gone" src="http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/dsc04912.jpg" alt="Xoco desserts gone" width="510" height="382" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> RATINGS:</span></strong><br />
<strong> Taste: 4/5</strong> (Entrees not a wowser, but desserts definitely worth checking out)<br />
<strong> Originality: 4/5 </strong>(You have your usual Mexican fare, but the combinations of sandwiches and the selection of desserts and drinks makes Xoco a unique restaurant)<br />
<strong> Plating: 3/5 </strong>(Nothing fancy but clean and new. No complaints here)<br />
<strong> Value: 4/5</strong> (A filling multi-course meal that was hearty but didn’t cause too much damage to the wallet. Definitely nowhere near as pricey as Rick’s Topalobampo or Frontera Grill)<br />
<strong> Service: 3/5</strong>. (Not amazing, but there was order in an otherwise could-have-been chaotic qeueing system. Definitely did NOT like the single cash register system though. That could take some re-engineering!)</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Overall</strong>: It was a really fun, casual restaurant with some unique foods and great dessert! I wouldn&#8217;t be up for another 45 minute wait for the sandwiches, but the churros and hot chocolate are something to be remembered! Totally worth coming to if you can come on a day with a smaller crowd or you don&#8217;t mind the wait!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/2/1474343/restaurant/River-North/Xoco-Chicago"><img style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px;" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1474343/minilink.gif" alt="Xoco on Urbanspoon" /></a></p>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><span style="color:#008080;"> </span>Por  como había empezado la idea  termino un poco cambiada . La base de todo era los higos  secos para una receta de mermelada de pera y higos  , pero después de buscar en  unas cuantas tiendas  bio  los  tan apreciados higos secos  y no encontrarlos   termine por  resignarme a  llevar la pasta de higos   pensando que tal vez podía  ser una    solución , así que   corte pequeños trozos los  bañe de licor  y los deje descansar toda la noche  , a la maña siguiente    como  no  vi muy claro  lo de la  mermelada  ,   pensé que  una torta seria una  buena idea ,    asi  que junte el resto de los ingredientes necesarios   ,    que fueron  todos   a   un bol ,y  luego  al  molde  y del molde al horno  , y luego a   esperar a ver si  hubo suerte <img src='http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Y debo decir que  fue  una sorpresa , porque no esperaba que  saliera  tan buena  ,      es realmente deliciosa  , los higos aportan una textura  y un sabor increíble   ,  hacer la prueba !</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-817 aligncenter" title="tort" src="http://charingoodnews.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tort.jpg" alt="tort" width="500" height="642" /> <strong>Ingredientes</strong><br />
200 gr pasta de higos ,1 pote de yogourt , usando como medidor el pote de  yogurt ,1 pote  de harina t 80 y otro de  harina integral , 1 pote de  pure de  almendras , 1/2 pote de sirope de agave,     un gran puñado de nueces ; la ralladura de una naranja, 1 huevo, y sobre de polvo leudante .<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-820" title="fig" src="http://charingoodnews.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/fig.jpg" alt="fig" width="350" height="233" /></p>
<p><strong>Preparación</strong></p>
<p>La noche anterior   cortar  la pasta de higos en pequeños  trozos  y dejarlo  en remojo  con  en unos 20  ml de  licor de nuez ,   podeis hacerlo si preferis con  jugo de naranja  ,  y dejarlo reposar toda la noche  en el frigo.<br />
AL día siguiente  pasar por un procesador  hasta  obtener  una buena mezcla  , agregar el yogurt,  el puré de almendras , el huevo (  que debo decir   , en principio tenia  la intención de agregar 3 pero como solo tenia uno   es  lo que  agregue y a resultado bien  hasta creo que podría pasarme de agregarlo )  el sirope  y la ralladura de la  naranja  , unas  cuantas vueltas de  cuchara para bien integrar todos los ingredientes , y luego  vamos con la harina  y  el polvo leudante  ,  traspasar a un molde    enharinado    y   llevar al horno precalentado a 180°  unos 40 minutos , controlar  el tiempo de cocción   todo varia dependiendo del horno  .<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-823" title="tort2" src="http://charingoodnews.wordpress.com/files/2009/11/tort2.jpg" alt="tort2" width="500" height="642" /></p>
<p>Y para los que quieren agregar un toque cremoso  , podeis  hacer esta crema  con   un  yogurt de soja  3 cucharadas de pure de almendras  y 1 de sirope de  agave  ,  mezclar bien  y dejar  en el frigo una hora antes de  utilizarlo  , eso si  como lleva  yogurt  teneis que dejar la torta en  el frigo    ,  o poner la  crema justo antes de servir cada porciòn .</p>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:53:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ingredientes : Brownies disco de 26 cm de diámetro 1 Dulce de leche repostero 100 g Gelatina sin sab]]></description>
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Brownies disco de 26 cm de diámetro 1<br />
Dulce de leche repostero 100 g<br />
Gelatina sin sabor 7 g<br />
Oporto 100 cc<br />
Dulce de leche 200 g<br />
Crema chantillí 360 cc<br />
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span class="naranga">Procedimiento</span> </strong><strong> </strong><br />
Forrar las paredes de un molde de 26 cm de diámetro con una tira de acetato y colocar dentro la torta brownie. Untar la superficie con el dulce de leche y reservar.<br />
Hidratar la gelatina en el oporto y calentarla 30 segundos en microondas. Preparar la mousse mezclando el dulce con la crema. Volcar en el molde, sobre la torta, y llevar al frío 4 horas.<br />
Desmoldar y decorar con copetes de crema chantillí y rulos de chocolate hechos con el pelapapas.</span></p>
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