Polvorones de limón are a Latin take on an old British favorite: shortbread cookies. Buttery and delicious with a hint of lime and dusted with powdered sugar. This is an easy shortbread cookie to make and freeze well too. [feast_advanced_jump_to] These aren’t your standard Christmas cookie. As the holiday season draws near, I am sure…
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No-Bake Flan
This no-bake flan recipe comes to you courtesy of my sister, a fantastic cook. I must admit, I was rather skeptical when she said she was going to make a flan ON THE STOVE. Whoaaa, “this is never going to work” I said (in my head of course)! I honestly didn’t think her culinary trick…
Pernil – Authentic Puerto Rican Slow Roasted Pork
Pernil (per neel) is a typical Puerto Rican dish consisting of a pork roast/shoulder that has been marinated overnight and slow roasted at 300 F. The result is a flavorful, and tender meat that will fill your house with a delicious aroma, and your belly with a whole lot of “piggy goodness.” This recipe came…
Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas
Hola everyone! Slow cooker authentic Mexican pork carnitas is what I am making today. This is like the Mexican version of pulled pork that you crisp in the oven. The smell is filling my house and I am getting HUNGRY. I said to myself “I am going through all this trouble, why not blog about…
Fast and Easy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
A delicious twist on the fish original. Shrimp ceviche is a Latin American appetizer that’s a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some shrimp ceviche, and don’t forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of ceviche In Latin America, ceviche…
Blender Salsa Verde with Mango
Here is a sweet, spicy, tangy quick and easy blender salsa for your next party! Tomatillo salsa with mango (or salsa verde with mango) is tangy, tart, and fresh-tasting. Read on and you’ll be eating this about 20 minutes. You won’t believe it’s this easy to make… Assemble all the ingredients for your tomatillo salsa,…
Spicy Beef Puff Pastries – Pastelitos de Carne
Aah! Soft, flaky, mouthwatering puff pastry. Just the mention of this heavenly carbohydrate makes me close my eyes and dream of the endless possibilities, like spicy beef puff pastry appetizers, for example. Pastelitos de carne, as they are called in Latin America, are without a doubt one of my favorite snacks. My family loves them too! You…
Spicy Pork Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
Here is a quick and easy weeknight meal for taco Tuesday made with ground pork. Spicy pork tacos with red cabbage slaw made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce have a nice kick of heat you will love. There is this craft brewery in my town that has the weathered look and feel of a cozy,…
How to Make Homemade Arepas
The idea for how to make homemade arepas came to me from two different stages of my life: college student, and college professor. Let me tell you the story. You see, while I was in college I was friends with a girl from Venezuela who introduced me to her arepas recipe. We used to hang…
11 Amazing Hispanic Recipes
Take a look at these 11 amazing Hispanic recipes. Why 11, and not 10 or 12? I don’t know, it just seemed like an OK number. I’ve tried to give you a good smattering of food items. There are desserts, drinks, appetizers, and a couple of main dishes. There is something for everybody in this…
Avocado Toast with Mango and Queso Fresco
How to make avocado toast that will upgrade your brunch. This quick and easy Avocado, mango and queso fresco toast recipe came about all of a sudden. I was trying to experiment with some ingredients I had on hand. You know those nights when you don’t want to go to the grocery store and become…
Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowl Recipe
Recently I went home to Panama for a visit, and met up with an old classmate for lunch. She suggested Mexican, and I quickly agreed. Well, one satisfying steak burrito bowl, and two margaritas each later, and I was totally inspired. Who wouldn’t be? Unfortunately my friend had to return to work in a food…
Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Jicama Slaw
Buenos dias muchachos! Here’s an easy recipe for Taco Tuesday. Spicy shrimp tacos with jicama slaw. I love tacos because they are so versatile. You can make a taco from just about ANYTHING. Since I love seafood tacos, these are right up my food alley. I will also be having other taco recipes coming down…
Smokehouse Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
How would you like a new recipe for pulled pork tacos? I just came up with this delicious gem to add to our family’s easy to make recipes. Smokehouse tacos with red cabbage slaw is a new favorite at my house. Because it is summer I decided to grill the meat. Whoa, what a good…
Mussels in Spicy Tomato Broth
Ahh mussels. The perfect easy meal. The juice pairs perfectly with crusty baguette and it works as an appetizer or a main. Why can argue that? I am sitting at a restaurant and the waiter quickly goes by and sets a delicious looking plate of steaming mussels in spicy tomato broth at the table…
