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LaShan favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Cream Cheese Arepas with Honey and Butter' Jan 3
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Maria Del Pilar Padilla favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Cream Cheese Arepas with Honey and Butter' Nov 4, 2011
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Karla Kadow favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Papa Rellena - Stuffed Mashed Potato Balls' Jul 31, 2011
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Nikkie Mordan favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Black Beans, Rice and Ham in a Jiffy!!' Jul 20, 2011
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Sopes - Homemade Tortillas

Use  of corn masa in tortillas or other applications is very important in Mexican cuisine. Sopes are small thicker tortillas with a little rim around the edge to contain the toppings. Sopes are appropriate for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The simplest toppings are beans, Mexican cream, avocado slices, and sprinkled Queso Fresco or farmer’s cheese. Ingredients (Makes 4-6 servings)1 lbs of corn tortilla flour or “masa harina de maiz”5 to 6 cups boiling waterCooking oil PreparationIn a bowl, place…See More
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Jennifer Q. Velazquez favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Cuban-Style Hamburgers for Memorial Day' Jun 1, 2011
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Maria Franzese favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Cuban-Style Hamburgers for Memorial Day' May 29, 2011
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Karen Gurrola favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Cuban-Style Hamburgers for Memorial Day' May 28, 2011
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Cuban-Style Hamburgers

Fritas are the Cuban equivalent of the American hamburger. They are a little more savory and delicious because of the addition of ground chorizo (sausage). While some Hispanic markets sell chorizo already ground, you can easily make this by removing the casings, cutting the chorizo into small pieces, and blitzing it in a food processor. Traditionally, a mound of thin crispy fries is placed on top of each frita just before adding the bun.…See More
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Vianney Rodriguez favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans' May 18, 2011
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Lemoncello commented on IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans'
We call these boracho beans. And they are good, for anyone who wants to try them.
May 15, 2011
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Linda Papineau commented on IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans'
Being on a sodium restricted diet & diabetic I would tweek this to suit my needs but great recipe!
May 15, 2011
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Linda Papineau favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans' May 15, 2011
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Chelley McQuen commented on IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans'
Yumm! 
May 15, 2011
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tina owen favorited IMUSA USA's post 'Mexican Charro Beans' May 15, 2011
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Mexican Charro Beans

This is a classic northern Mexican recipe. The word charro means cowboy in Mexican Spanish. You can easily imagine these beans being made by charros over a campfire. Serve with steak, tortillas, salsa and a sombrero.Ingredients (makes 10 servings):2 cans (19.8 oz each) whole pinto beans.1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 white onion,…See More
Blog post by IMUSA USA May 15, 2011
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Sopes - Homemade Tortillas

Posted on June 10, 2011 at 11:00am 0 Comments

Use  of corn masa in tortillas or other applications is very important in Mexican cuisine. Sopes are small thicker tortillas with a little rim around the edge to contain the toppings. Sopes are appropriate for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The simplest toppings are beans, Mexican cream, avocado slices, and sprinkled Queso Fresco or farmer’s cheese.

 

Ingredients (Makes 4-6 servings)

1 lbs of corn tortilla flour or “masa harina de maiz”

5 to 6…

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Cuban-Style Hamburgers

Posted on May 26, 2011 at 11:00am 0 Comments

Fritas are the Cuban equivalent of the American hamburger. They are a little more savory and delicious because of the addition of ground chorizo (sausage). While some Hispanic markets sell chorizo already ground, you can easily make this by removing the casings, cutting the chorizo into small pieces, and blitzing it in a food processor. Traditionally, a mound of thin crispy fries is placed on top of each frita just before adding the bun.…

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Mexican Charro Beans

Posted on May 15, 2011 at 11:00am 3 Comments



This is a classic northern Mexican recipe. The word charro means cowboy in Mexican Spanish. You can easily imagine these beans being made by charros over a campfire. Serve with steak, tortillas, salsa and a sombrero.



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2 cans (19.8…

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IMUSA USA

Pineapple Tamales

Posted on April 22, 2011 at 8:30am 0 Comments

Ingredients (Makes 10 servings)

20 to 25 corn husks, washed

1 lb. corn tortilla flour (“Masa Harina de Maiz”)

3 oz pork lard or butter

3 oz shortening

8 cups of water

3 Mexican cinnamon sticks

13 oz pineapple, peeled and chopped into rough pieces

¾ cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup pecans, chopped

½ cup raisins…

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At 11:52pm on November 23, 2010, Yvonne LopezYvonne Lopez said…
Hi IMUSA USA, I did try them and they were fabulous!! I will be making more right after Thanksgiving.
 
 
 

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