VALERIA´S RECIPES: 2026

BREAD WITH SEEDS

This is a healthy bread, perfect for spreads or even sandwiches, this is a hard bread because is compressed, but the flavor is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of almond flour

3 tbs of sugar, I used Monk fruit

1/2 tb of baking powder

4 eggs

3 tbs of chia seeds

3 tbs of sesame seeds

1/2 cup of pepitas

1/2 cup of sunflowers kernels

1/2 stick of butter

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350F

Prepare a bread pan or any other mould with paper wax or just a slight coverage with oil.

In a bowl mix the eggs, and all the ingredients, mix till you get a paste and spread it into a bowl, bake for 15 minutes, let it cool before removing from the pan.

Cut with care, spread your favorite marmalades, cream cheese or make small sandwiches.

HEALTHY PUMPKIN FLAT BREAD WITH CHEESE

Hello!

I made a delicious flat bread with cheese and pumpkin, are you ready to try?

INGREDIENTS FOR TWO SERVINGS.

-1 cup of all purpose flour

-1.5 cups of warm water

-1 package of fast rising yeast

-1 pinch of salt

-1 pinch of black pepper

-1 pinch of nutmeg

- Fresh basil

- 4 tbp of salted roasted pumpkin seeds

- Goat cheese

- 1 cup of your favorite cheese, I use white cheddar or mozzarella.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer). Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.

Add the flour, salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy, cohesive dough forms.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Place in a warm spot and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

THE PUREE

In a small bowl mix the pumpkin puree with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Shape and Bake:

Preheat your oven to the highest setting, ideally 450°F–500°F (230°C–260°C).

Punch down the dough to release air bubbles.

On a floured surface, stretch or roll the dough into a circle, or rectangle leaving a slightly thicker edge.

Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone,

FILLING

Spread the puree, add the cheeses with the amounts of your choice, add the basil and seeds

Bake for 10–15 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Let it cool and enjoy!

CHEESE CREAM PUMPKIN PIE

Hello friends!

I want to share my favorite pumpkin pie recipe, perfect for cosy days.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST

-3 tsp of chopped pecans

-1 butter stick

-2 whole packages of Goya or Maria's crackers

INSTRUCTIONS.

In a blender blend the crackers with the pecans, or you can add the pecans after the crackers are pulverized.

In a bowl mix the butter softened, the pulverized crackers and the pecans, mix everything together till looks ready like a paste to spread inside a 8'' pan.