EspañolCarne Asada Steak with Arepas
If you are ready to try giving Latin cuts of meat a try. Start with this flavorful recipe. Latin cuts of beef are generally thinner and prepared with a flavorful combination of spices. They cook quickly as they are thin and best when seared over high heat. Perfect for quick weeknight meal or for a weekend crowd. Serve this flavorful met over a warm arepa. Arepas are an essential part of the Colombian daily diet. They are eaten for breakfast lunch or dinner. INGREDIENTS 2-lb NY Strip steak any flank steak works as well 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 can/bottle of beer 1/2 cup orange juice Juice of 3...
Read MoreLatino Style S’MORES
Try a new take on a summer favorite! WARNING- you will want more than just one. INGREDIENTS 1 Hershey Dark Chocolate Bar tablet (can also use milk chocolate) 2 Maria Cookies 1 large Marshmallow 1 skewer plastic or metal La Lechera Dulce de Leche PREPARATION Heat a grill to moderate heat ( the heat from a dying charcoal grill or a gas grill cooling down will work well also) Place the chocolate tablet on 1 of the maria cookies Place a tbsp of dulce de leche on the other maria cookie Toast Marshmallow using a skewer and ensure melting and not charring. Once melted well place marshmallow...
Read MoreColombian Shrimp Cocktail
Cóctel de Camarones or Colombian-Style Shrimp Cocktail is a universal favorite appetizer in Colombia. It is by no means the traditional shrimp cocktail we are used to here in the States. It is a simple, quick and elegant appetizer to serve your friends at your next get together. Keep this Coctel de Camarones refrigerated until ready to serve. Ingredients (4 Servings) 1 pound large cooked shrimp, shelled and deveined Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, plus more for garnish Salt and pepper to your taste 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup...
Read MoreSimple BBQ Ribs
“Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That’s it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh.” Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds pork ribs 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons salt 1 cup barbeque sauce Directions Prep 30 m Cook 1 h 30 m Ready In 2 h Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender. Preheat...
Read MoreCoquito
Coquito is a coconut milk based beverage originating from Puerto Rico, popular during the Christmas season. Add rum to transform this into a delicious holiday cocktail. 8 h 10 m 20 servings 194 cals Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 cup coconut-flavored rum (such as Bacardi®) 1/4 cup water 1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole cloves 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional) 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional) Directions Prep 10 m Ready...
Read MoreJibarito
“Authentic Puerto Rican sandwich that my family can’t get enough of. Wonderful because there is NO bread involved!!!” Ingredients 25 m 1 servings 1219 cals 2 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips 1/4 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 pinch cumin 1 pinch dried oregano 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 slice processed American cheese, cut in half 2 slices tomato 3 leaves lettuce Directions Prep 10 m Cook 15 m Ready In 25 m Heat 2 cups...
Read MoreHonduran Baleadas
Ingredients: For the tortilla 2 lb flour 1 cup of corn oil 2 ½ cup of water 1 tsp of salt 2 tsp baking powder (baking powder) To fill Turned Beans Naturas Sula cream Central American Tropical Cheese Scrambled egg Avocado Mix of Ingredients-Mix the baking powder, flour and salt in a bowl. Add oil and combine well with hands for 3-5 minutes. Add water little by little until it forms a soft dough and does not stick in your hands. Knead the dough. When the consistency is good transfer the dough on a table covered with flour to prevent sticking. Knead well. Cut the dough into balls and grease the...
Read MoreDominican Sweet Beans
This is the traditional Easter desert in the Dominican Republic referred to as Habichuelas con Dulce. This sweet cream can be served warm or chilled but is typically topped with sweet mini-crackers called cien en boca meaning 100 in the mouth. Not sure if 100 would really fit in your mouth but you get the idea. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1.6 hrs Course: Dessert Cuisine: Dominican Servings: 8 servings Calories: 553 kcal Ingredients 4 cups soft-boiled red kidney beans (or cranberry or pinto beans) 6 cups water from boiling the beans 2 cups coconut milk 3 cups evaporated milk...
Read MoreTraditional Dominican Breakfast
This hearty breakfast will keep you fueled or most of the day. Ingredients 6 servings 1 red onion, sliced into rings salt, to taste 1 cup vinegar 6 plantains peeled and cut into 11/2-2” pieces 5 cups water 2 cups canola oil, divided 12 slices Dominican frying cheese/ queso de freir (approximately ¼” thick) 1 cup flour 18 slices Dominican salami 6 tbsp butter, sliced 6 eggs, fried, for serving 1 avocado, for serving Preparation Place sliced onions in a medium bowl with a pinch pf sale and vinegar. Let onions soak for about 1 hour Peel plantains (see tips on peeling green plantains) and cut...
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