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…
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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
Chicken pesto flatbread is a winning dinner. Flatbread is my best friend. Especially when it involves a chicken pesto recipe. 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…
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….
Super Easy Pad Thai with Shrimp
Ugh, the daily dinner dilemma! We sigh, scratch our heads, cross our arms and hang our heads. Sometimes we just pick up the phone and order in. Other times we reluctantly get in the car and drive somewhere. Tonight I am making a super easy Pad Thai with shrimp recipe that can be ready in…
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. Ahh memories! Driving out to the countryside with my family,…
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…
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
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…
Refried Beans, Avocado, Tomato, Queso Fresco Tostada
Weeknight meals made easy Weeknight meals are sometimes a challenge. Herdez Instant Refried Beans can help you prepare a healthy meal in under 30 minutes. Refried beans, avocado, tomato, queso fresco tostada is not only easy to prepare, but also delicious. It’s an excellent choice for a busy weeknight meal that the entire family can…
Avocado, Chicken, Tomato Sandwich
Avocados From Mexico are the perfect food! I just came up with this delicious avocado, chicken, and tomato 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…
Couscous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots
Couscous salad with dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia(a large region of Turkey). It is an awesome side dish to take to a picnic, or dinner party. The traditional dish uses bulgur wheat, but I felt compelled to improvise when I opened my…
