Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2011

This has been an awesome experience. Reaching the 20 mile marker was a hard wall but crossing the finish line was my greatest achievement. “Will doing it again”.

Marriage

They say that when you have been with someone you love for a very long time, they become an extension to you. Efrain is my Corazon.

Pumpin Patch

One of our yearly tradition is to visit the Pumpkin Patch and we take the same picture every year to see the difference as our children grow up to become beautiful people.

IV Generation: Santiago Family

We are on the fourth generation of the Santiago Family, Our children as growing up so fast and I can see my mom in so many faces.

Mother's Day " Y-Me"

My Three epic kids ran the "Chicago Y-Me Breast Cancer run with me.

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Monday, April 9, 2012

Whitefish Ragu w/ Gluten Free Pasta

Ingredients

2 cups Gluten Free pasta of your choice
1 tbsp Olive oil, divided
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Medium white onion, diced
1 Medium carrot, peeled and diced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 lb Whitefish fillet, skinless, cut into 2-inch chunks (such as sole, halibut, tilapia or haddock)
1 cup Canned low-sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 28-oz Can no-salt-added diced tomatoes (about 3 cups)
2 Bay leaves
3 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley, chopped2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp Each red chile flakes, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta, toss with 1 tsp oil and set aside.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat remaining oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

3. Add fish and beans to pan with sauteed vegetables, stir gently and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes and bay leaves to fish mixture, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fish is fully cooked and ragu has reduced slightly. Remove bay leaves and season with parsley, lemon juice, chile flakes, salt and black pepper.

4. Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls and top with ragu. Serve immediately

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Newest Recipe : Turkey Paninis with Sun-dried tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 whole-wheat baguette, cut crosswise in fourths
  • 12 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in olive oil), patted dry and halved
  • 2 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 6 1-oz slices reduced-sodium fresh deli turkey
  • 1 1/2 cups arugula leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Split open baguette sections and layer each bottom half with 6 pieces tomato, 1/2 oz cheese, 1 1/2 slices turkey and top half of bread. Toast sandwich on a countertop grill or panini press on medium heat, lid down, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. If using stovetop method, toast about 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  2. As soon as paninis are done toasting, open each and add 1/3 cup arugula. Slice each panini on the diagonal and serve immediately.