Shrimp and Octopus Soup (Caldo de Camaron y Pulpo)
This is a ‘Caldo’ or soup made with Shrimp and Octopus. This is for all the Mexican and seafood lovers. This soup can be eaten with Tortillas or Tostadas.

Over medium-high heat, add the water to a large soup pot and bring to a boil.

Octopus should be added after about 20 minutes of boiling.

Oil should be heated in a skillet over medium-high heat while the octopus is boiling.

Add the pasilla pepper, potatoes, celery, and carrots.

Add the tomato and onion at the very end of the 15 minutes of frying.

It is not necessary to fully cook the ingredients.

Add the shrimp in their shells to the octopus after it has boiled for 20 minutes, then let it continue to boil for 5 more.

Add the browned vegetables to the pot and season with salt to taste.

Add corn, if using, along with the shrimp.

Allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes.

Bacon and Egg Cheeseburgers
These easy egg-topped burgers come with crispy bacon, sauteed onion, and American cheese for tons of delicious flavor.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Shape beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until crisp 10 to 12 minutes.

Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

At the same time heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Saute onion slices in the hot oil until softened 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook patties on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink 4 to 5 minutes per side or to desired doneness.

Top each with American cheese and allow to melt about 1 minute more.

Hawaiian Style Pasta
Radiatore pasta is tossed with tomato sauce, fresh pineapple chunks and chopped salami. Sprinkle with coconut flakes, if desired. Substitute farfalle or rotini pasta if you can’t find radiatore pasta.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat toss cooked pasta with tomato pasta sauce pineapple and salami.

Cook stirring occasionally until sauce begins to bubble about 10 minutes.

Instant Chocolate Hard Shell
Instant chocolate hard shell for topping ice cream is deliciously crunchy and easy to make using 2 simple ingredients: chocolate and coconut oil.

Peachie Peach Pecan Nut Bread
A sweetly delicious bread is baked with peaches, pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s ideal for summer gatherings or brunches.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Grease a 5×9-inch loaf pan.

Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.

Beat in eggs one at a time until light and fluffy.

Stir in peach puree.

Add flour baking soda baking powder cinnamon salt and almond extract; stir until blended.

Fold in pecans.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean 50 to 60 minutes.

Cool bread in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Steak Fingers
Round steak in bite-sized pieces, fried in batter.

Tenderize steak by pounding with a mallet.

Cut into 3 inch long strips.

Combine egg milk salt and pepper in a shallow dish whisk until well blended.

In a large skillet over medium heat heat 1/3 cup oil (or just enough to cover the bottom of the pan).

Coat steak pieces in flour.

Shake off excess.

Then dip in the egg mixture and again in flour.

Fry the strips in the hot oil until golden brown; about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb oil.

Lloyd’s Healthy Chicken Zoopa
With delicious additions like spinach, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Chicken vegetable soup. This nutrient- and flavor-rich soup has a low fat content.

Over medium heat, warm the oil in a sizable soup pot.

Include the following: leek, celery, carrot, celery, red and green bell peppers, and garlic.

Saute the remaining vegetables in the hot oil until the onions are translucent.

Salt and pepper to taste before adding stock.

Add soy sauce and hot pepper sauce now if using.

Over low heat, bring soup to a simmer, then let it cook for about 40 minutes.

Healthy Mexican Chicken Bake
This recipe for a quick and healthier chicken bake with Mexican influences bakes chicken breasts with salsa and cheese after being pan-fried.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Over medium heat, warm vegetable oil in a big skillet.

Sprinkle half of the cumin, half of the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on one side of the chicken breasts before placing them seasoned-side down in hot oil.

Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the bottom is just lightly browned.

Each chicken breast should be seasoned on top with the remaining cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

After 4 to 5 minutes, flip the chicken over and cook the other side until it is just lightly browned.

Pour just enough salsa juice into the skillet if it becomes dry to prevent burning.

Roasted Beets and Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze
These straightforward oven-roasted carrots and beets are sweet and tangy thanks to a simple honey and balsamic glaze.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish.

Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour.

Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes.

Remove beets and set aside to cool.

Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.

Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.