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Indulge Yourself
With These Mouth-Watering Recipes


Choco-Latte Blanco
(Makes 4 servings)

3 cups milk
1 cup of water
6 oz. white chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup brandy or rum (optional)
2 tablespoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Place milk and water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Remove from heat, add white chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in brandy, coffee granules and vanilla extract. Return to low heat for 1 minute, whisking constantly until frothy. Serve warm.


ABUELITA Mousse
(Makes 6 servings)

2 tablets (90 g each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Chocolate
2 cans (7.6 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ Media Crema
1 pint heavy cream, chilled
Assorted fresh berries (optional)

PLACE ABUELITA and NESTLÉ Media Crema in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until ABUELITA is dissolved and mixture reaches a gentle boil. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture into large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cold and thick (it should be the consistency of honey).

Whip cream in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/4 of whipped cream gently into chocolate mixture. Fold remaining whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Spoon mousse into 6 individual glasses; refrigerate for 2 hours. Garnish with fresh berries; serve immediately.

 

Easy Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
(Makes 10 servings)

1 envelope (7 grams) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup of hot water
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room
temperature
1 can (13.4 oz.) NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Dulce de Leche
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, whipped until soft peaks form
1 prepared 10-inch (9 oz.) graham cracker crust
Chocolate syrup

MIX gelatin and hot water in small bowl until dissolved; set aside.

BEAT cream cheese and Dulce de Leche in large mixer bowl until creamy. Stir in gelatin mixture and vanilla extract. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until set. Serve drizzled with chocolate syrup.

For more information visit www.Nestle-Abuelita.com, www.LaLechera.com, www.MaggiTuSaborLatino.com.
 


Mexican Picadillo
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 small jalapeños, seeded and chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 MAGGI Beef Ribs Flavor Bouillon tablets, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Tostadas
Directions
COOK beef, carrot, onion, bell pepper and jalapeños in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and juice, bouillon, oregano and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes. Serve hot with tostadas.
VARIATION: For a Mexican Casserole, prepare Mexican Picadillo as above. Omit tostadas. Spoon picadillo into ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes over picadillo. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled cotija cheese. Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese browns slightly and picadillo is bubbly. Serve hot.


 

MAGGI Smoky Gazpacho
(Makes 4 servings)

1/4 cups hot water
2 tablets or 6 teaspoons of MAGGI Beef Ribs Flavor Bouillon
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
6 roma tomatoes, quartered
3/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained
1/4 cup packed cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1 canned chipotle chile, seeded plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 large green onions, finely chopped
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

COMBINE water and bouillon in small bowl. Stir until bouillon is dissolved. Place about 1/2 bouillon mixture and cucumber in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into large bowl. Place remaining bouillon mixture, tomatoes, red peppers, cilantro, oil, chile, adobo sauce and lime juice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into large bowl with cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours before serving.

COMBINE green onions, avocado, tomatoes and bell pepper in medium bowl. Divide soup among bowls, top with vegetable mixture.


 

 
 
 

[This article has been edited for www.latinastyle.com. For the full version, check out the March/April issue of LATINA Style.]

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