Ropa Vieja recipe: A very easy Cuban style slow cooked beef stew with Spanish origins. You can make this in a slow cooker with sofrito and recaito. You shred the fork tender meat when done and serve with rice and beans. Old clothes? Ropa vieja, literally translated into old clothes, is a traditional recipe for…
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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, Mango, Queso Fresco Toast Recipe
This quick and easy Avocado, Mango, Queso Fresco Toast Recipe came about all of a sudden. I was trying to experiment with some ingredients I had on hand. Really, I was going for color, texture, and flavor contrasts. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone….
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, these spicy shrimp tacos with jicama slaw are right up my food alley. I will also be having other…
Smokehouse Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
How would you like a new recipe for Taco Tuesday? 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 idea…
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 mussels in spicy tomato broth at the table next…
Easy Chicken Enchiladas with Jalapeno White Sauce
I want the whole enchilada! YUP, I do. Here’s to an old favorite made entirely from scratch and topped with a creamy white sauce. Okay, I did not make the cheese or the tortillas, but everything else I made. Easy chicken enchiladas with jalapeno white sauce is a perfect meal for any night of the week….
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Over Cheesy Grits
How’re y’all doin’ today? Undoubtedly y’all know about shrimp and grits, right? Then, how about pork and grits then? Grits are so versatile, and since I just got back from South Carolina I have grits on the brain. I am bringing you Latin fusion meets Southern cuisine with Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. This shop has been…
Mini Beef Empanadas – Savory Turnovers
Empanadas are savory turnovers common throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Every country has their own variation of seasonings and ingredients adapted of course to regional taste and culinary traditions. In Spanish, the word empanada literally means breaded. The Spanish word for bread is pan, hence empanada. Baked or fried? Empanadas can be fried or…
Spicy Chicken Puff Pastries
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. Ahh memories! Driving out to the countryside with my family,…
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
So, today’s culinary offering is a different twist on tamales, a tasty traditional Latin American favorite. For starters there is no corn involved, and the chicken is not totally wrapped in the corn husk! Are you confused? Don’t be. Something I love about being a food blogger are culinary challenges. Getting those little brain cells working…
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
When it comes to food for parties, avocados are top. Soft, creamy, buttery. Avocados are king for so many reasons. They are evergreen, and can be used in so many recipes from salads to desserts. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TusFiestas #VidaAguacate #CollectiveBias…
Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas
I love Mexican food because it is just bursting with flavor. Cumin, cilantro, chili powder, queso fresco! I drool over these. Enchiladas are among my favorite Mexican dishes. I’m making this for my vegetarian friends. You can adapt it and use different beans too. Spicy black bean enchiladas are a delicious way to eat a vegetarian meal…
Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
I just got back from vacation, and apart from the usual souvenir purchases, I brought back with me a new recipe. You see, I went home to visit my family, and my sister made this amazing pork loin in tamarind sauce. It wasn’t just finger licking good, it was really easy to make too: DOUBLE BONUS! Naturally, when…
