December 2010 Posts (47)

By Hispanic Kitchen contributor Cindy Kennedy

It only makes sense to have a few Mexican desserts made with Kahlua. The coffee liqueur is one of the most popular in the world and has been made in Mexico for least a century. Of course, it's wonderful by itself, but this delicious dessert will definitely impress your guests.…

They do say it is the most important meal of the day, and I guess they are right. I am so tempted to use the infamous air quotes when I refer to they, but how would you see that? I'm also trying to trick you into thinking I'm one of the cool kids, I don't think the cool kids do air quotes..., do they?…

Noche Vieja (New Year's Eve) begins with quality time spent with family at home and a large meal. Traditionally, a major seafood feast starts off the festivities. No meal would be complete without being topped off with desserts and an endless flow of Spanish champagne, called cava.…

I am here to tell you soup is on the menu.

Truth be told, in Panama we have soup any and/or every day of the week. Weather be damned. It's always hot in my little country, we like soup, we have soup. This one is a favorite of mine. My Gramms used to make it for me when I was little. She would make it…

By Liz Caskey, cookbook author, wine expert and author of Eat Wine



El Chivito is one of the most renowned dishes in Uruguay, enjoyed year-round.



Uruguay’s most ubiquitous sandwich is found…

Making homemade chili is easy and fun. It is the perfect meal to make for cold winter weather, as a simple dinner after work, or during college football games. Great served with some tortilla chips! Preparation takes a minimal amount of time. Check this delicious homemade chili recipe from Ana Quincoces.

What you will need for this Homemade Chili Recipe:

3 tbsp olive oil

1½ pounds lean ground beef

8…

When cold winter days are here, there is nothing better than a good asopao to keep us warm. Asopao in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico means a stew thickened with rice, some meat or pasta. My friend Luis Compres prepares an excellent Dominican shrimp asopao. Today, I would like to share his recipe with you.



Yield: 4 servings…

Breakfast burritos are familiar sights in many fast-food chains, but in Texas it's the breakfast taco that's a mainstay. Most "respectable" restaurants will have a full menu just for breakfast tacos and no sign anywhere of the kitchen-sink-included egg-stuffed burrito. Outside of…

I have had the pleasure to taste a variety of flanes, but I hadn't come across anything like this. If you have some eggs and coquito left from Nochebuena, you might be able to add this to your Christmas feast! This recipe is from our friend and Puerto Rican chef Cielito…

Recipe by Hispanic Kitchen member Cindy Kennedy

Freshly made puros are part of the sweetbread family and, with their cousins, are known collectively as pan dulce. These offer a sweet treat because of the filling -- in this recipe, we're using sugar-free raspberry jam. The rolls themselves have a touch of molasses and a pinch of…

For this version, the fish, huachinango, or red snapper, isn't masked by the usual sauce, but rather accompanied by a fresh tasting, salsa-style sauce that incorporates all the flavors of the traditional plate, but still lets the flavor of the fresh fish shine. Not to…

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by Chef Ana Quincoces

Congri is a very popular Cuban dish consisting of rice and red beans. There is another version consisting of rice and black beans known as “Moros”. This dish is both hearty and nutritious. It is easy to make and abundant. This dish is extremely versatile as it can be served with chicken, beef, or pork.…

Coquito is the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, sweet, creamy and potent (at least mine is).  The old recipe called for egg yolks.  I stay away from them because of the fear of salmonella.  Instead, I use for the base store bought eggnog and then I add all the other goodies. I…

These cookies remind me of my grandma because she used to bake them for us all the time. I remember sitting on the kitchen table watching her, learning -without really knowing it then- to love cooking and baking… "Lenguas de Gato" are light and crunchy at the same time, sweet with…

These lovely alfajores were prepared by my friend Laura from Cali, Colombia, and were shared among good friends along with laughs and great stories... good times! Here's Laura's recipe:…