Daisy:Morning Noon and Night

Available March 16, 2010

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Food Network

"Meet Daisy Martinez, the host of ¡Viva Daisy!"
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nyaldia.com

"Sabor latino en el Food Network:La chef puertorriqueña Daisy Martínez vuelve a la pantalla chica con la nueva temporada del show ¡Viva Daisy!"
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Hispanic Magazine

"Delicious by Daisy
After listening for only a few minutes, you're already leaning in hugging your cup of coffee closer. You're listening intently as if the two of you were sitting across the kitchen table together and though really you're just leaning into the phone—you can't help it—star chef Daisy Martinez is gushing about the new recipes she's testing while in the same breath blending you into her morning as easy as a mango smoothie."
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NPR

All Things Considered, December 25, 2007 · Each Christmas, All Things Considered presents an original story.

This year, two writers have teamed up. Esmeralda Santiago is the author of critically acclaimed memoirs, including When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost a Woman
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Tired of the same bland, boring meal? Spice things up with chef Daisy Martinez's recipes. Full of Latin-inspired flavor, her dishes will definitely add a new kick to your dinner. On the menu: mariscada en salsa verde and sofrito.
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Achiote Oil

(Aceite de Achiote)

Annatto seeds, known as achiote in Spanish, are small irregularly shaped, deep reddish colored seeds about the size of a lentil. They grow in pods but are sold loose in jars in the spice aisle. (Or see the "Sources" section.) Steeping annatto (achiote) seeds in hot olive oil for a few minutes will do more than give the oil a brilliant orange-gold color; it will infuse it with a nutty, delicate aroma and add a quick kick to whatever you use it in. This incredibly simple technique will become part of your repertoire, not just for the many dishes that call for it in Daisy's book, but any time you want a splash of color and a hint of annatto flavor.

1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons achiote (annatto) seeds

Makes about 1 cup

Heat the oil and annatto seeds in a small skillet over medium heat just until the seeds give off a lively, steady sizzle. Don't overheat the mixture or the seeds will turn black and the oil a nasty green. Once they're sizzling away, pull the pan from the heat and let stand until the sizzling stops. Strain as much of the oil as you are going to use right away into the pan; store the rest for up to 4 days at room temperature in a jar with a tight fitting lid.

In addition to using achiote oil to sauté onions, garlic and such, you can use it straight, painted onto fish and poultry headed for the grill or broiler.