deleted by creator

deleted by creator

deleted by creator

deleted by creator

deleted by creator

All that talk about Cuba makes me wonder, have you had a Cuban sandwich?

It’s believed that the first Cuban sandwich was made more than a quincentenary ago the by Taíno tribe in Cuba. They were one of three different cultures that inhabited the island before Europeans arrived. Jorge Astorquiza, a food chemist in Tampa, says the Taínos used casabe bread, made from yucca, to make the dish. Instead of pork – an unavailable meat at the time – the Taínos stuffed fish and bird meat inside the center of two thin, crunchy slices of casabe, which would taste more like a cracker than a slice of dough.

When Europeans eventually arrived on the island – primarily the Spaniards – meats such as pork and ham were quickly introduced into the native’s diets, transforming the sandwich into a succulent, meaty mass. Casabe was substituted for a doughy, bread-like alternative also, which at the time was easier to make for the islanders. “Traces of the sandwich originate back from the Indians,” says Astorquiza, “but the sandwich was really invented with what was brought from Spain.”

deleted by creator

Talking about fishing, those prawn are a succulent gift from the depths that graces the nets of those who trawl Oregon’s bountiful waters. You know, fishing for prawn isn’t simply a matter of hauling them aboard indiscriminately. It’s the patient waiting, the understanding and embracing of nature’s tempo, and the hopeful expectation of a bountiful catch. Then once you’ve caught them they might be lightly sautéed with garlic and butter, capturing the essence of the sea, or they might be the crowning glory of a pasta rich with the flavors of the coast, intertwined with tomatoes, white wine, and herbs that dance upon the palate.

You know, I have some great recipes for prawn:

Garlic Butter Prawns

Ingredients:

500g large prawns, shelled and deveined

4 tablespoons butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Increase the heat to high and add the prawns. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Prawn Cocktail

Ingredients:

500g cooked, peeled prawns

200g iceberg lettuce, shredded

1 ripe avocado, sliced

For the cocktail sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

A dash of Tabasco (optional)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the cocktail sauce.

Arrange the shredded lettuce at the bottom of serving glasses.

Layer sliced avocado on top of the lettuce.

Add a generous helping of prawns over the avocado.

Drizzle the cocktail sauce over the prawns.

Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve chilled.

Prawn Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Ingredients:

500g prawns, shelled and deveined

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Vegetable oil for stir-frying

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooked rice to serve

Instructions:

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan on high heat.

Add garlic and onion, and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add bell peppers and stir-fry for a few minutes until crisp-tender.

Toss in the prawns and season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

When the prawns start to turn pink, stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.

Cook until the prawns are thoroughly done.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot over a bed of rice.

Spicy Prawn Tacos

Ingredients:

500g prawns, shelled and deveined

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons cumin powder

Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

8 small tortillas

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

1 cup salsa

½ cup sour cream

Lime wedges and fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Toss prawns with chili powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Grill prawns until they are cooked through and have a slight char.

Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.

Assemble tacos by placing a handful of cabbage on each tortilla, followed by a few prawns.

Top with salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Creamy Prawn Pasta

Ingredients:

500g fettuccine pasta

500g prawns, shelled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink.

Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.

Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce begins to thicken.

If desired, add red pepper flakes for some heat.

Toss in the cooked pasta until well coated with the sauce.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Enjoy experimenting with these prawn recipes, each offering a unique way to appreciate these delicious seafood treats.

Exactly what a New Zealander would say.

Lol, you think the west is the only one attempting coups? Every country is messing with every other country, and feigning ignorance when they get caught. Odds are, we’ll all get caught with our pants down and New Zealand will reveal themselves as pulling all the strings.

There’s no realistic chance of someone winning the lottery, but it happens. If Ukraine is fighting for their sovereignty, NATO should be supporting them. End of story.

deleted by creator

deleted by creator