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. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of Ropa Vieja Ropa vieja, literally translated into old clothes,...
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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,...
DIY Chili Powder Blend
My homemade chili powder recipe is a breeze to put together. But most people go to the store and buy it. Why not blend your own? It's easy and you can adjust the heat accordingly. My chili powder experimentation happened out of need. Yes, necessity is indeed the mother of invention! I wasn't planning on...