Mofongo🌱🥩 Ingredients: 4 green plantains, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds1/2 pound pork cracklings (chicharrón), finely chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 cups chicken broth (for serving)Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Directions: In a…
Tostones🌟🍽️ Ingredients: 4 green plantainsVegetable oil (for frying)Salt (to taste)Optional: garlic powder, black pepper, or other seasonings Directions: Peel the plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high…
Hasselback Potatoes recipe Hasselback potatoes are awesome! Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, basted with garlic rosemary olive oil. This is roast potato perfection! Ingredients (for 4 servings): 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work well)2…
Black Pepper Pork Pasta that’s packed with flavor: No need to simmer away for hours on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or spending time finely chopping the aromatics! This speedy pork ragu comes together easily in under an hour…
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) that you can make at home: Ingredients: For the Spring Rolls: Rice paper wrappers (bánh tráng)Rice vermicelli noodles (4 oz or 115g)Shrimp (about 12 medium-sized, cooked, and halved)Pork (optional, boiled and thinly sliced)Fresh herbs (mint,…
Ceviche🐟🍋 Ingredients: 1 pound fresh white fish (such as snapper, sea bass, or tilapia), diced1/2 cup fresh lime juice1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup fresh orange juice1 red onion, thinly sliced1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup fresh cilantro,…
California Roll 🍣 Ingredients: 2 cups sushi rice2 1/2 cups water1/4 cup rice vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt4 sheets of nori (seaweed)1/2 lb imitation crab meat, shredded1 avocado, sliced1 cucumber, juliennedSoy sauce for servingPickled ginger for servingWasabi for serving Directions:…
Guava Pastries 🥐 Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed1 cup guava paste, cut into small pieces1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)1 tablespoon granulated sugar1 tablespoon milkPowdered sugar for dusting (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet…
Pumpkin Ale Soup 🎃 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced2 cups pumpkin puree2 cups vegetable or chicken broth1 cup pumpkin ale1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground gingerSalt and pepper…
Fried Alligator 🐊 Ingredients: 1 lb alligator meat, cut into bite-sized pieces1 cup buttermilk1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperSalt and pepper to tasteOil for frying Spicy Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon…
Albondigas 🍖 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground pork1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup milk1 egg3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1 teaspoon smoked paprikaSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes1/2…
Pimientos de Padrón 🌶️ Ingredients: 1 pound Pimientos de Padrón peppers2 tablespoons olive oilSea salt, to tasteLemon wedges, for serving (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add the Pimientos de Padrón peppers to the skillet…
