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    Hi Foodies! You are maybe familiar with mojo potatoes as they were popularized by one of the famous pizza chains, Shakey's. But did you know? Original Mojo potatoes are a traditional Cuban dish made with boiled and mashed potatoes that are mixed with a tangy, citrus-based marinade called "mojo." And today, I am going to share this flavorful appetizer. To make Cuban mojo potatoes you will need these ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Instructions: Boil the potatoes in a pot of salted water until they are fork-tender. Drain and mash them. In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the marinade over the mashed potatoes and stir until well combined. Allow the potatoes to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy the mojo pota...

Food of Love. There is nothing who can beat this romantic recipes that will surely help couples to get in the mood in Valentines Day. Aphrodisiac is a food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire. The search for sexy foods is an ancient pursuit, and aphrodisiacs come in so many natural forms. For centuries, people have sought out aphrodisiac foods to help increase fertility and sexual desire. Now, you can reap the rewards of all that research. Spice up a romantic dinner with delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts that not only please the palate, but trigger feel-good chemicals that can spike your mood and enhance your bedroom performance. (And, just in case you needed any more reason to indulge, chocolate  is  considered a popular aphrodisiac.We've rounded up recipes (some seriously indulgent and others on the lighter side) considered sexy for their suggestive shape, texture, or color. Regardless of your diet these days, if you're on the prowl for a ...

Who doesn't love the Hearts of Baltimore Crab Cakes, made with hearts of palm. The recipe is easy to make and absolutely captures the texture and flavor of crab cakes. Served with a simple but delicious garlicky dill aioli and lemon wedges, this is definitely a recipe to lust after.With these appetizers, its hearts of palms steals the show. Not only are these "hearts" appropriate for this time of the year, but their aphrodisiac effects make them excellent mood-enhancers. Preparation : 10 mins Cook: 45 mins Start to Finish: less than 1 hour Ingredients     1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise     1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice     1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill     1 teaspoon minced garlic     3 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil, divided, plus more for frying     1 14 ounce can hearts of palm, (not packed in sugar), roughly chopped to the consistency of crab meat     1...

Guacamole is a very healthy avocado dip or salad that could help a lot on your diet. It is rich in fiber, potassium and other essential nutrients that keep your body fit and healthy. It also prevents some illnesses since avocado has a lot of nutrients and has a powerful beneficial effects on health.   Ingredients: 2 medium ripe avocados, mashed ( 2 cups ) 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing Combine mashed avocado, onion, garlic, seasoning in small bowl and mix well. Spread top with mayonnaise, sealing to edges of bowl, then Chill. Note : Seal tightly with plastic wrap so no air gets on it to keep it from turning brown) At serving time stir in mayonnaise. You can also add your favorite tortilla chips for a dip. Then serve it into tomato cups or small bowl whichever you like. It can make up to 2 servings. You already have your own simple, healthy and yummy guacamo...

Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 2 (7 ounce) cans chopped mushrooms, undrained 2 cups water 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) chicken broth 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream Chopped parsley for garnish   Directions Clean mushrooms with a mushroom brush or damp paper towel. Cut half of the mushrooms into slices. Chop the remainder. Melt half of the butter in a large saucepan and saute sliced mushrooms until golden. Remove and reserve sliced mushrooms. Add remaining butter to the same pan, along with the chopped mushrooms and sweet onions. Sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft. Return sliced mushrooms to the pan. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly about 2 minutes, until smooth. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring. Simmer, stirring often, until thickened. Add...