Low carb chicken soup that doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s definitely soup weather up here in the frozen north. So many soups, so little time! Today, creamy chicken tortilla soup is on the menu. I hate to call this a copycat recipe, because my intention was not to make it taste exactly the same as…
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Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe
My ropa 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…
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Sot Vang)
Vetnamese Beef Stew (bò sốt vang) is about the easiest recipe for beef stew ever and has a truly unique flavor profile. You will love this dish with a nice crusty bread ! The rich aroma of Vietnamese beef stew (bo sot vang) is filling my house. I am so hungry that I could…
Avocado, Black Beans, Queso Fresco Empanadas
When it comes to food for parties, avocados are top. Especially when they are in vegetarian empanadas. 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. Desserts? Yes, but that’s the subject of anther post. My take on avocados…
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried green plantains. A food so nice they fry it twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop that grows all year round. They can…
Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas
I love Mexican food. It is 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 vegetarian without sacrificing taste. Whenever I make chili…
Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Pico de Gallo
Veggie burgers are the rage! People are making these delicious bites from anything and everything. My take on these healthy gems? Black Beans!! Latin style black bean burgers with spicy pico de gallo, to be more precise. Being Latin American, I grew up eating black beans. I will be honest with you and tell you…
Turkish Chickpea Burgers
Anything that takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is delicious has my name all over it. For all my vegetarian friends, this Turkish chickpea”burger” recipe is for you! These are so full of flavor you wont even have to ask: “Where’s the beef”? because frankly, you won’t miss it. Like Turkish cuisine, these babies are…
Tilapia Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche is a tangy, tart, and bursting with flavor appetizer of Central and South America. Tender whitefish is “cooked” in lime juice and then served with salty pastry cups. Your tastebuds will sing. Ceviche is a dish typical of Central and South America. Its origins are highly disputed among various Central and South American countries….
Slow Cooker Smoky Chicken Tinga
Hola everybody! You all know that Mexican food is among my favorite cuisines because it’s so flavorful and easy to make. Today’s pick: slow cooker smoky chicken tinga. It’s similar to “pulled chicken, but ” a la Mexican style. Read on! This dish is EXTREMELY versatile. For instance, you can use it to make chicken tinga tacos, tostadas,…
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine is another Moroccan dish with an eclectic blend of spices that is easy to prepare and oh so aromatic! Like all Moroccan food, it is the blend of spices, and the slow cooking process that makes this a most delightful and flavorful dish. Fresh, aromatic, and slow cooked Moroccan cuisine has…
Sofrito Recipe: The Flavor of Latin America
So what? Sofrito!!! What exactly is sofrito? Sofrito is the base for most Latin American and Caribbean meals. It is used in stews, rice dishes, bean dishes and soups. Sofrito is not a single ingredient, but a tomato base concentrate, accented with garlic, onions, cumin, and jalapenos among other things. An arroz con pollo (rice…
Fast and Easy Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
A delicious twist on the fish original. This Latin American appetizer is a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some ceviche, and don’t forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. The origins of ceviche are as confusing as its multiple spellings. In…
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,…
Mango Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Mango Black Bean Salsa is what I would call Fusion cuisine. It is neither Latin American or Caribbean, however, it utilizes ingredients that are native to that cuisine. Mango Black Bean Salsa works well as an appetizer, as a side dish, or even a relish. Mangoes have the natural advantage of being extremely nutritious. They…
