Simple Ingredients, Properly Prepared
Category: Latin Recipes
Spanish paella is a spectacular dish with a rich history. It originates from a region of Spain called Valencia, which is in Eastern Spain. These days paella can be found in most Western countries, from the Americas to Europe, and it is especially popular in Spain. The recipe has expanded over the years, and now [...]
A quick and easy way to make any dry bean recipe is with a Fagor Electric pressure cooker. Normally you have to soak beans in water over night, NOT with a pressure cooker. You can use any beans with this recipe, I chose to use Cannellini Beans. Ingredients: 1 pound dry beans 4 cups water [...]
Here is a easy version of Lechon Asado aka: Cuban Roast Pork. This version has only three ingredients, pork, mojo, and onions. Ingredients: 8-10 pounds whole pork butt or whole pork picnic 48 oz. Mojo marinate (available in the Latin section of your grocery store) olive oil 2 large onions, sliced salt & pepper to [...]
Malanga (Yautia, Taro) is a root with white flesh and brown skin which turns slightly gray when boiled. It flavor resembles that of a white potato and it is used the same way. It is boiled, deep fried, or added to soups. I decided to make it as a gratin. So here is the results [...]
I remember the first time I had a Cuban Frita. I was just a kid wanting a hamburger and I thought that is what I ordered, or mom ordered for me. To my surprise it was this beautiful greasy, sausage tasting burger with crispy fried potatoes, that were served in between the burger buns. I [...]
I love to make paella using what ever shellfish is freshest and the time, Valencia Rice, chicken, and plenty of onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Short grain Valencia rice is essential to making a great paella. Valencia rice has a seemingly unique property of holding together without getting gummy. To simplify things, I make these [...]
Cuisine of Southern Mexico: Sopa de lima / lime soup Arroz Blanco Con Verduras / White rice with vegetables Pollo Pibil/ Chicken baked in banana leaves Corn Tortillas Panuchos / fish filled corn dough Tamulada sauce Jericayas
Floribbean cuisine, also known as new era cuisine, has emerged as one of America’s new and most innovative regional cooling styles. The fresh flavors, combination’s, and tastes of Floribbean cuisine are representative of the variety and quality of foods indigenous to Florida and the Caribbean Islands. The cooking style and techniques used in Florida today [...]
Cuban Lasagna Video I decided to incorporate to of my favorites in Cuban food, picadillo and plantains. Then I thought what should I do? I will make lasagna, yes Cuban lasagna. The plantains replace the noodles and the filling is the Picadillo, with some white cheese. Hope you enjoy it.
How To Make Healthy Paella (VIDEO) Paella pronounced (pah-eh-ya) which contains chicken, seafood, pork sausage, rice, fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices is the best known traditional dish of Spain. Given its popularity in Spanish cooking it is not surprising that other Latin countries like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela have come up with their own [...]
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