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,...
Latin American
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. [feast_advanced_jump_to] 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...
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...
Pork Loin and Cheesy Grits with Pico de Gallo
Grits are not just a southern food 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....
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. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ahh memories! Driving out to the countryside with my...
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
I've upgraded my 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. Introducing chipotle chicken tamales. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Something I love about being a...
Avocado Chicken Sandwich
Avocados From Mexico are the perfect food! I just came up with this delicious avocado, chicken sandwich. An open face sandwich, just to be exact. Ah, the possibilities of sandwiches! The possibilities of avocados! Whole-grain bread topped with grilled chicken, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced avocados, topped with crumbled queso fresco, and sprinkled with lime juice...
Cinco de Mayo Party
Yikes Cinco de Mayo is like right on the doorstep. Are you having a party? Are you going to a party? Regardless, here are a few Cinco de Mayo party ideas to inspire you. Some of these treats are healthy, some are not! Just warning you. And just a little history lesson before the post....
Latin Style Leftover Turkey: Arroz con Pavo
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Leftover Turkey Recipes A delicious, Latin style leftover turkey recipe. Meet arroz con pavo! Turkey day coma is now over, and it is now your fridge that is stuffed with enough leftover turkey to feed another family. What to do? Face it, there are only so many ways to relive Thanksgiving dinner that don't...
Coconut Mojito
This coconut mojito (moe he toe) recipe reminds me of a silly 70's song that went something like this "You put the lime in the coconut, and you drink it all up." The lyrics always bring a smile to my face. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What's in a Mojito? To me, nothing says summer like an ice...