Polvorones de Canela ~ Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Polvorones de Canela are Mexican Sugar Cinnamon Cookies. They are made with butter, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and flour.
Almendrados ~ Almond Sugar Cookies
Almendrados are Spanish Almond Sugar Cookies that are made from almond flour, whole almonds, lemon zest, egg, and sugar. The dough is left out to rise for a day before baking.
Torta Cubana
The Torta Cubana is a traditional Mexican sandwich filled with breaded pork loin chop. pork hotdogs, sliced deli ham, fried egg, queso cheese, avocados, refried beans, onion, tomatoes, and Mexican mayonnaise served on a toasted bread roll.
Yuca al Mojo ~ Cassava in Garlic Sauce
The combination of the tender soft cassava smothered in a garlicky citrus-flavored sauce and topped with shredded coconut will keep you coming back for more!
Plátanos en Tentacion ~ Bananas in Temptation
Plátanos en Tentacion is a Panamanian recipe that can be translated as Plantains in Temptation. It consists of ripe plantains that are mixed with a combination of butter, rum, sugar, and cinnamon, and the concoction is then cooked until dark golden in color.
Chile Relleno ~ Stuffed Chili
The Chile Relleno is a Mexican recipe for a Stuffed Chili that originated in the city of Puebla, Mexico. In 1858 a Mexican newspaper was described as "a green chile pepper stuffed with minced meat and coated with eggs".
Chipotles in Adobo Sauce ~ Chipotles en Salsa Adobo
To make these wonderful Chipotles in Adobo Sauce you will need dried Ancho Chiles, Guajillo Chiles, and Smoked Jalapeno Peppers.
The Infamous Gringas Tacos
Gringas Tacos are a variety of Mexican street vendor tacos that consist of flour tortillas filled with marinated pork meat, cheese, pineapple slices, onions, Chamoy Sauce, and a Guacamole Topping.
Revamping Culinary Traditions: Tacos de Pescado Con Mango ~ Fish and...
Down in the port city of Cancún, the Fish and Mango Tacos came to perfection. This Mexican recipe is accompanied by a Mango Salsa recipe for your seasoned Fish Tacos.
Tacos de Camarones a la Parrilla ~ Grilled Shrimp Tacos
In the port city of Ensenada, Tacos de Camarones a la Parrilla, Grilled Shrimp Tacos, are being served in homes and restaurants across the city. This Mexican recipe is made with guacamole topping consisting of avocado, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
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.
Estofado con Papas ~ Beef and Potato Stew
Estofado con Papas is a hearty Potato Stew that is a Guatemalan recipe that is associated with the city of Sololá. This dish may be prepared with or without meat, potatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and tomatoes.
Potato Pioneers: Reinventing Tamales with Paches
Paches are Potato Tamales made from a Guatemalan recipe that uses mashed potatoes in place of the usual corn maze. These tamales are typically filled with a combination of chicken or pork, tomatoes, green onion, garlic, bell peppers, and chile peppers.
Bolivia’s Sweet Bite: The Tantalizing Tale of Tawa Tawas Fritters
Bolivian fried bread, tawa tawas, are dripping honey and dusted with sugar. You can treat your whole neighborhood with this recipe.
Majadito ~ Beef, Rice, Egg & Plantains
Majadito is a Bolivian recipe consisting of rice, dried meat, chopped onions, and tomatoes. The origin of the dish dates back to the pre-Columbian era in Bolivia when rice, grains, meat, plantains, and cassava formed the usual food staple among the native people.
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.
Minutas Salvadoreñas ~ Snow Cones
Minutas or Snow Cones can also refer to Shaved Ice is a refreshing Salvadorian recipe that is flavored with a variety of fruit syrups.
Moqueca ~ Brazilian Seafood Stew
Moqueca or Seafood Stew is a Brazilian recipe with a base of palm oil, coconut milk, onions, peppers, tomato's and combined with fish and shrimp or other seafood.
Pão de Queijo ~ Cheese Bread
Pão de Queijo or Cheese Bread is a Brazilian recipe of small, baked cheese roll or cheese bun, a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. It is a traditional Brazilian recipe, originating in the state of Minas Gerais.
Pique Macho ~ Eat It if You Think You’re Man Enough
Pique macho or Pique a lo macho is a typical Bolivian recipe. It is a heaping plate consisting of bite-sized pieces of beef and french fry-cut potatoes. Added to this mixture are onions, boiled egg, mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup.
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