Dinner Made Easy

Who does not like an easy appetizer recipe??? Making ceviche will always be a hit where it goes and we are going to show you how to do it.  The key to a good ceviche is to use fresh and good quality ingredients, this does not mean an expensive one but good. What kind of fish to use for this depends on how close do you live from the ocean. Of course here in Aruba, you do not have any excuse for using frozen fish when you're able to find a fresh one from the port or our supermarkets. One...

Prep time: 2-1/2 hours Bake time: 2 hoursMakes 10 servings Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 cup water 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 4 medium carrots, sliced 1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 pumpkin (10 to 12 pounds) Directions In a Dutch oven, brown meat in 2 tablespoons oil. Add water, potatoes, carrots, green pepper, garlic, onion,...

Prep Time: 20 min Chill Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 min  Servings: 14 mummies Ingredients 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree ⅓ cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon salt 3 ounces cream cheese - softened ½ cup white chocolate chips white chocolate chips - or white dipping chocolate (like CandiQuik) red food coloring Instructions In a large bowl combine gingersnap crumbs, pumpkin puree, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cream cheese. Mix until smooth. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and mix into truffle mixture. Cover and chill until dough is solid enough to roll into balls - about 1 hour in the fridge or 30 minutes in the freezer. When cold...

Yield: 4 LanternsPrep Time: 20 minCook Time: 15 minTotal Time: 35 min INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 yellow onion (medium diced) 1 clove garlic (large minced) 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 can black beans (14.5 ounce drained and rinsed) 2 cans tomato sauce (about 8 ounces) 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar 4 orange bell peppers salt & pepper (to taste) PREPARATION Slice the stem end off of each pepper.  Remove the seeds and center from the peppers, then cut a jack o lantern face out of the side.  If needed, cut a small amount of the pepper off of the bottom so that they stand upright.  Season the inside of the peppers...