Pork chile verde is a culinary symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds with every spoonful. Succulent chunks of tender pork meld with a vibrant green chile sauce, creating a dish that balances heat, savory richness, and a hint of tanginess. The slow-cooked pork absorbs the robust flavors of green chiles, tomatillos, and aromatic...
Recipes List
Sorullitos - Homemade Puerto Rican Cornmeal Fritters
Sorullitos are a delightful Puerto Rican culinary treasure, often referred to as "little corn fritters" due to their golden and cylindrical appearance. These delectable snacks are made from a simple mixture of cornmeal, water, and salt, resulting in a dough that is rolled into small cylinders and deep-fried to perfection. What are sorullitos? These Puerto...
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Chickpeas
Moroccan vegetable tagine with dates and apricots brings together sweet and savory flavors with warm spices. This dish will fill your home with an amazing aroma and the flavors are incredible! Tagine is the name of the cooking vessel and recipes that use this vessel. It could be called the symbol of Moroccan cuisine. Why...
Tabouleh Recipe - Middle Eastern Parsley Salad
Tabouleh is a refreshing and nutritious Middle Eastern salad. There is some variation on the spelling of tabbouleh or tabouli, no matter how you spell it you will love this tabbouleh salad or bulgur salad with its fresh flavors! What is in tabouleh? Tabouleh is a fresh salad made with cracked bulgur wheat, parsley, tomato,...
Puerto Rican Rice and Beans - Habichuelas Guisadas
The flavors burst from these habichuels guisadas (stewed beans) like no other bean dish I have ever tried! These can be served as a side dish with roasted pork (pernil) but they are hearty enough to make a meal out of them. If you have ever been to a Puerto Rican or Dominican restaurant you...
Bacalaitos - Puerto Rican Codfish Fritters
Bacalaoitos are a classic Puerto Rican recipe and they are also one of the most popular street foods. I have step by step photos so you can make these right to your own kitchen! You will love these crispy, salty fritters that have a batter filled with flavorful herbs and spices. A day at the...
Chicken Puff Pastries - Pastelitos de Pollo
Growing up in Panama one of my favorite snack foods was spicy chicken puff pastries (pastelitos de pollo). The soft flaky pastry filled with bits of savory chicken pieces was such a treat, every time. Pastelitos de pollo are definitely street food, as well as very delicious. What are chicken puff pastries or pastelitos de pollo? Driving...
Nuoc Cham - Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Nuac cham or Nước chấm sauce is a must try if you like a balanced blend of flavors! No flavor overpowers but it hits your palate with salty, tangy, sweet, hot, bitter and some rich umami notes. How is nuoc cham used? The simple basic nuoc cham typically consists of water, lime juice, sugar and...
Couscous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots
This Turkish style couscous salad has a great contrast of flavors and textures. It is an awesome side dish to take to a picnic, or dinner party. A Twist on Tradition Couscous salad with dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia(a large region of...
Cuban Vaca Frita - Latin Style Flank Steak
Vaca Frita in Spanish translates to Fried Cow? Holy Cow!! Imagine a slow stewed flank steak that is fall apart tender, shredded, seasoned with some spice, citrus and garlic then fried to get delicious crispy edges. This is an amazing dish! Its rich flavors and funky name has made it a favorite of Americans, especially...