Baião de Dois ~ Black Eyed Peas and Rice
Baião de Dois is made with Black Eyed Peas and Rice. This Brazilian recipe has many variations, some add beef (carne de sol), while others add pork or cheese to the mix. This recipe uses Bacon and Cheese.
Vino Navegado ~ Chilean Warm Wine
Vino Navegado is a warm wine that is very popular in the southern regions of Chile. It's the perfect way to drink red wine during cold nights!
El Submarino ~ Argentinian Hot Chocolate
El Submarino is an Argentinian recipe made from a mug of hot milk and a thick rectangle of dark chocolate served alongside. The chocolate is the submarine, and you sink it and stir it into the hot milk making your Hot Chocolate drink.
Milanesa ~ Fried Breaded Beef
Milanesa is an Argentinian recipe of where a beef cutlet is tenderized, breaded and fried. It's similar to a cotoletta from Italy, or schnitzel from Germany.
Locro ~ Argentina Winter Stew
Locro is an Argentina recipe made with 4 types of meat, Flank Steak, Pork, Bacon, and Chorizo. This hearty and delicious winter stew also includes Hominy, White Beans, and Squash as well as other vegetables and spices.
Chimichurri Rojo ~ Red Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri Rojo or Red Chimichurri is a sauce used as a cooking base, a marinating sauce or on top like any other condiment. This Argentinian recipe works well with meat, fish, poultry, empanadas, roasted vegetable and almost anything.
Sofrito Recipe from Cocina Criolla
Puerto Rican recipes usually start with Sofrito. It's the foundation of just about every soup, stew, or sauce in any Puerto Rican cookbook. Used as a base it's the first thing into the cooking pot or used as a topping on grilled meat and fish.
Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce is the ultimate Mexican recipe. Chicken Enchiladas are covered in a luscious Roasted Tomatillo sauce and baked to cheesy perfection. This meal is easy to make and will keep your family coming back for more!
Pan de Plátano Del Caribe ~ Caribbean Banana Bread
Although Banana Bread might have been invented in the United States it has been adopted by the Latino community. Here is a Caribbean recipe for Banana Bread with Coconut
Rellenos de Papa ~ Stuffed Potato Balls
Rellenos de Papa is a traditional snack found in Puerto Rico restaurants and street vendors. This Puerto Rican recipe is made with potatoes cooked and mashed then formed into small balls and stuffed with a ground beef filling then fried to a golden brown.
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri Sauce is an uncooked sauce used both as an ingredient in cooking and as a table condiment for grilled meat. This Uruguayan recipe comes in a green sauce (Chimichurri Verde) and red sauce (Chimichurri Rojo).
Chivito al Plato ~ Steak, Ham, Bacon & Egg Sandwich
A Chivito al Plato is the national dish of Uruguay. This Uruguayan recipe is made with a thin slice of beefsteak (churrasco), mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise, bacon, fried or hard-boiled eggs, and ham, served as a sandwich in a bun, often accompanied by French fried potatoes.
Capeletis a la Caruso ~ Tortellini in Cream Sauce
Capeletis a la Caruso is a Uruguayan recipe of beef tortellini pasta in a cream sauce. This recipe has an obvious Italian influence but it is an Authentic Uruguayan recipe.
Mantecaditos ~ Puerto Rican Cookies
Mantecaditos are short bread cookies. In the traditional Puerto Rican recipe, Guava jelly is used but many Puerto Rican cooks use other jellies, sprinkles, chocolate and even nuts to make this tasty treat. So use your imagination and have fun with it.
Queso Fresco Cheese Recipe
Now you can make your own Queso Fresco cheese instead of purchasing it. When made for the evening meal, it is often prepared in the early afternoon and let drain until dinner.
Arroz Español ~ Spanish Rice Recipe
Arroz Español or Spanish Rice is a delicious side dish to enhance any meal. Long grain rice browned with onions and garlic then stewed in a chicken broth with diced tomatoes and topped with scallions, makes for one tasty side dish.
Sopa de Tortilla ~ Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup or Sopa de Tortilla in Spanish is a traditional soup from central Mexico. This Mexican recipe has many variants but regardless of the recipe you select, it is delicious.
Haitian Epis ~ Haitian Seasoning Base
Haitian Epis is a seasoning base used in many Haitian recipes. The Scotch Bonnet Pepper makes this base very hot so if you don't like your Epis hot, leave out the Scotch Bonnet Pepper.
Poul an Sòs ~ Chicken in Sauce
Poul an Sòs or Chicken in Sauce is a Haitian recipe that is rich, full of amazing flavors and usually served over rice with plantains.
Pate Ayisyen ~ Haitian Patties
The Pate Ayisyen or Haitian Patties are beef filled puff pastries that are served in every restaurant and food cart in Haiti. This Haitian recipe is easy to make and is so good your taste buds will do the happy dance.
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