November 2011 Posts (22)

Recipe courtesy of Honey.com

It’s already that time of year again, where we spend time with family and friends and just as much time in the kitchen. The leaves are changing and the…

When it comes to fast food, one of the most classic Argentine sandwiches on offer at the equivalent of an American “greasy spoon” is the lomito completo, a filet mignon steak sandwich piled high with toppings. A basic lomito generally includes lettuce and tomato,…

By Denisse Oller



INGREDIENTS



Serves 6–8

Turkey Marinade



12-pound whole turkey

1 gallon…

A tasty and easy dessert for the fall and winter.

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4…

Traditional Crema Catalana often contains citrus and cinnamon, but our holiday version of this custard is made with pumpkin and a variety of spices. It is so creamy and rich you may never serve pumpkin pie again.…

Mole comes from the Aztec word molli, meaning "concoction" or "sauce." Mole is a rich, complex sauce bursting with layer upon layer of flavor. A treasured dish of Mexico is one of my family's favorites. Each region in Mexico stakes claim to have its own mole style.…

By Mely, author of Mexico in My Kitchen: http://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/

Cooking the comfort food that my mom prepares gets me closer to her even if it is just in my mind, like these…

The most typical ham available in Spain is distinguished by its salt cured process in cold mountain regions. It is generally thinly sliced and served raw as an appetizer. Known as jamón serrano or mountain ham, it is deep scarlet…

Makes 24 cupcakes



For the cupcakes:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon freshly grated…

Makes about 4 liters, 16 (2-ounce) servings per each bottle



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2 pineapples, cut into 1½-inch pieces

1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise

5 peppercorns

4½ cups sugar

2 liters white rum…

Yields 6 servings

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2 large green…

Serves 2 or 3

For the Eggplant:



salt and pepper to taste

1 yellow squash and 1 zucchini, cut into one-inch…

A traditional Latin American dish with a healthy, green twist



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6 cups vegetable broth

2 garlic cloves, finely…

Prep time 30 min.

Cooking time 1- 1 1/2 hrs.

Serves 8

2 lb beef stew meat

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 large sweet onion, minced

2 tbsp cumin

2 tbsp black…

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes





Serves 8



Ingredients:

6…

Empanadas are like Venezuelan hot pockets or calzones. We usually serve them as appetizers (small ones), or as a main dish with delicious fillings and dipping sauces. Empanada fillings are as varied as Arepa fillings, and we use some of the same fillings that we use in Arepas…

This is Chuls' s (my 11-yr-old daughter's) favorite salad, as she states "a perfect finger food!" Thick matchstick slices of mango, jicama and cucumber tossed with a Pomegranate Cilantro dressing. My girls enjoy this as a snack, served alongside fish or tossed with spinach.…

This recipe is perfect for parties and for snacking when you have friends over. Recipe courtesy of Cielito Rosado (www.cielitorosado.com). Used with permission.…

By Mexico Cooks! http://mexicocooks.typepad.com

Reprinted with permission.

First things first. The ingredients:

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