Originally published October 2013. Updated December 31, 2018 by Analida 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…
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Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Originally published June 2015. Updated August 2018 by Analida. 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…
Blender Salsa Verde with Mango
Originally published April 2016. Updated August 2018 by Analida. Here is a sweet, spicy, tangy quick and easy blender salsa for your next party! Read on and you’ll be eating this about 20 minutes. I was recently compensated with an amazing product from Ovente which I used in preparing this mango tomatillo salsa. All the opinions…
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…
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Mango Salad
I recently tried Vietnamese sweet and sour mango salad at a dinner put on by students in the Culinary Arts program at Mercyhurst University. This is the school where I work; and which happens to have a great culinary program from which my son is a graduate. My husband, mother in law and I went….
Spicy Almond Butter Chicken Curry
Almond butter is one of those ingredients I’ve been thinking about lately. The thought of using it in a curry just seemed so appealing. Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create a curry using almond butter I jumped at the chance. Spicy almond butter…
Indonesian Curried Noodles with Shrimp
Make Indonesian curried noodles with shrimp on any given night to add some ethnic flair to your table. I’ve been having a lot of fun lately learning about all the different types of curries throughout Asia. Curry varies from country to country throughout South East Asia. In Indonesia it varies from island to island. So,…
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Sot Vang)
This post for Vietnamese Beef Stew (bò sốt vang) was created in partnership with Ninja® Cooking System with Auto IQ™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are mine. The rich aroma of Vietnamese beef stew (bo sot vang) is filling my house. I am so hungry that I…
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 arepas. We used to hang out at…
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe
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…
Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas
Baked Mexican three cheese flautas is the perfect dish to entertain friends and family on any occasion, but especially during the upcoming football season. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #Collective Bias Ready to shop for delicious Pace® products? Hover over the…
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…
Thai Beef Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing
The tantalizing flavors of Thai food are a symphony for the senses. Exotic ingredients such as lemongrass, tamarind, and palm sugar make for a spectacular flavor profile. Today I bring you Thai beef salad with peanut lime dressing. I made it for my family for Sunday night dinner two weeks ago, and it was a…
Easy 30 Minute Chicken Cilantro Pesto Flatbread
Flatbread is my best friend, well, one of my very best friends at least because it presents so many possibilities. It’s really a blank canvas. You can buy it in the store; this is a HUGE BONUS, especially for those super busy weeknights when cooking time is usually cut short by something called LIFE. This shop…
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. This post for easy chicken enchiladas with jalapeno white sauce has been compensated by Goya Foods. All opinions are mine alone. #Goya Okay, I did not make the cheese or the…
