Cheese Filled Brazilian Tamales
Similar to Mexican tamales, Pamonha Salgada are Brazilian Tamales made with fresh corn. The masa does not use a dried corn meal, it is made out of fresh grated corn.
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas or peas and rice is a traditional recipe within the West Indian Caribbean islands. The 'peas' are traditionally pigeon peas, but more often substituted with kidney beans, and the dish is frequently served with curry goat.
Pollo en Crema ~ Chicken in Cream
Pollo en crema or Chicken in Cream is a popular Guatemalan recipe made with chicken, onions, bell peppers, covered in a creamy coconut sauce. With just the right blend of sweet and savory, you are sure to find it utterly irresistible. Serve with rice and warm tortillas.
Chiles en Nogada ~ Chiles in Walnut Sauce
Chiles en Nogada are poblano chiles stuffed with a ground beef and pork picadillo, covered in a creamy walnut sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. This Mexican recipe hails from Puebla, Mexico.
El Gansito Gigante ~ The Giant Gansito
A Gansito is a small Mexican snack cake, often compared to the American Twinkie. This Mexican Recipe is a strawberry jelly and crème-filled pound cake with a chocolate-flavored coating.
Puerto Rican Sancocho
Sancocho is a traditional broth (often considered a soup) in several Latin American cuisines. It usually consists of large pieces of meat...
Green Chile Chicken Taquitos
Taquitos, tacos dorados, rolled taco, or flauta is a Mexican recipe that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken. The filled tortilla is then crisp-fried or deep-fried. The dish is often topped with condiments such as sour cream and guacamole.
Mexican Yellow Rice: A Flavorful Side Dish for Any Latin Meal
A common ingredient in Mexican food is rice! This Mexican yellow rice recipe is easy and tasty.
An Excursion Into Flavor: The Puerto Rican Morcilla Recipe
In Puerto Rico, blood sausage is known as morcilla. It's made with rice, cilantro, garlic, and chili pepper. Some contain paprika, annatto and some spices to give it a kick. Morcilla is especially popular during holiday season.
Cazuela Chilena: A Warm and Comforting Chilean Classic 🇨🇱
Discover the flavors of Chile with Cazuela Chilena, a traditional stew made with beef or chicken, hearty vegetables, and aromatic spices. This one-pot dish is the perfect balance of warmth and nourishment. Try this comforting recipe today! 🍲🇨🇱
Pulpeta (Cuban Meat Loaf) Recipe: Savory and Delicious with a Unique...
Pulpeta or Meatloaf is a Cuban recipe where the meatloaf is stuffed with a hard-boiled egg then fried on the stovetop until it's golden brown on all sides and then simmered in a Cuban creole sauce to perfection.
Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce
In Puerto Rico, it's very common to see street vendors selling fresh produce and bottles of pique (Puerto Rican hot sauce) hung from a string.
Unwrapping Traditions: Salvadoran Tamal de Pollo
These Tamal de Pollo or Chicken Tamales are a Salvadoran recipe made of a savory corn batter with a filling of chicken and vegetable covered in a juicy and delicious Recaudo sauce.
Puerto Rican Bistec Encebollado Recipe
Use any cut of steak when making this easy beef stew. Marinated in oil, oregano, vinegar, and onions, this is a great meal for a busy weeknight. A staple in Puerto Rican cooking. Serve with white rice and tostones. Water can be used in place of beef stock if desired.
Quesitos, the Puerto Rican Puff Pastry
Quesitos are one of the most popular pastries in Puerto Rico. Quesito means "little cheese" in Spanish. With this Puerto Rican recipe you can make these sweet cream cheese breakfast pastries wrapped in layers of light, crisp puff pastry for your whole family!
Picadillo de Vainica ~ Costa Rican Green Bean & Potato Picadillo
Picadillo de Vainica is a traditional Costa Rican dish made with ground meat, fresh green beans, and potatoes, all cooked together in a rich, flavorful sauce. Served with rice or tortillas, it's a comforting meal that brings authentic Costa Rican flavors to your table!
Batido de Trigo ~ Cuban Wheat Milkshake
Batido de Trigo or Wheat Milkshake is a Cuban Drink recipe that will have your mouth doing the happy dance. Although it is delicious as is, you can top it with caramel and a crunchy candy topping like Twix, Heath Bar, or even Reese’s Pieces.
Awesome Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe
They are yummy when stuffed with shrimp, lobster chicken or turkey. For that Hot Latin in you, sprinkle some “Pique de Caballero” sauce just before you bite into the alcapurria, if you dare.
Tacos de Cabeza ~ Beef Cheek Tacos
Tacos de Cabeza is a Mexican recipe for a variety of tacos that are popular in Mexico City, Sonora, and the Bajío. It's made from the shredded meat of a cow's head, combined with toppings such as red or green salsa, chopped onions, and coriander.
Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe
These Puerto Rican Pasteles are simular to their Mexican cousin the Tamale. The Pastele is made with meat stuffing but unlike the Mexican Tamale, the masa is a yautía and plantain masa and is wrapped in banana leaves.
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