Marcella Valladolids Baby Girl Recipes

MOM'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a 9-inch square baking sheet with foil, allowing the foil to extend over the sides. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the oats, cranberries, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
• Combine the butter, sugar and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil. Add the vanilla and stir. Remove from the heat.
• Pour the butter over the oats, mixing until well coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and, using a spatula, press the oats evenly into the pan.
• Bake until the top is crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool. Using the foil as aid, lift out of the pan and place on a work surface. Crumble into pieces. Serve with berries, plain yogurt and drizzle with additional honey.

PICKLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, bring 10 cups water and the salt to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from the pot and reserve. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from the pot and reserve. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the pot and reserve. Add the jalapenos and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from the pot and reserve.
• In a large heavy saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oil and discard. Add the vinegar and bay leaves to the oil. Add the sea salt, oregano, peppercorns and onions. Cook for 3 minutes. Toss the onion mixture with the reserved vegetables in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Cool the vegetables, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

MARCELA'S GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, add the diced avocados and mash with a fork until smooth but still chunky. Add the vinegar and lime juice and mix to combine. Season with salt.
• Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.