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Chilled Shrimp & Lime Salad

Chilled Shrimp and Lime Salad

This is a wonderfully refreshing salad by Chef Lourdes Castro that walks the line between a shrimp cocktail and a ceviche. It’s also incredibly forgiving – so feel free to use as much (or little) of the ingredients as you like. Tangy and fresh – it’s a great start to any meal.…



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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 30, 2012 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Sloppy Jose Gorditas

This Mexican-inspired recipe made Naylet LaRochelle a finalist in the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off.



Makes 8 gorditas…



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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 29, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Pay de Guayaba (Guava Pie)



Ingredients:

1 lb. vegetable shortening

2 lbs. flour

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp.…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 28, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Carne con Papa (Meat and Potatoes)

Ingredients:



1 ½ pounds beef, cubed

4 tablespoons lard

1 tablespoon salt

¼ teaspoon black…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments

Melcocha (Taffy)

Ingredients:



1¼ cups sugar

1 small cup lemon juice

butter or oil, to grease your hands





Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice, and cook over medium heat until the mixture forms a caramel. Once the caramel is ready, remove…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Fufú de Plátano Macho (Mashed Plantains Cuban-Style)

According to legend, the name of this dish came about during the period of British rule in Cuba. After the capture of Havana, many black slaves were brought into the country by the British. The slaves were usually given boiled, mashed plantains to eat, a preparation common in…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)



Ingredients:



1½ pounds beef, preferably flank steak

1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion,…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Caldosa Cubana (Cuban Stew)



Serves 6-8



Ingredients:



3 pounds pork, cut in cubes

1½ pounds beef, cut in cubes

2 bay leaves…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Batido de Guayaba (Guava Smoothie)

Ingredients:



4 large or 6 small guavas, cut in pieces

½ cup sugar

1 cup milk

1 cup…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Tamal en Cazuela (Cuban Cornmeal with Pork)

Yields 4 servings



Ingredients:

1 lb. ground pork

4 cloves garlic, ground

1 medium…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Pasteles de Guayaba (Guava Pastries)

Ingredients:



1 sheet of puff pastry

guava paste, cubed

1 egg, beaten

powdered sugar (optional)…



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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Chiviricos (Cuban Fried Dough)

Ingredients:



2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar, plus extra for sprinkling…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Ajiaco Criollo (Cuban Country-Style Stew)

Ingredients:



1 pound pork neck bones

¾ pound boneless pork shoulder

½ pound each of Cuban sweet potato (boniato), yuca,…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Guacamole with Jalapeño and Pomegranate

A basket full of pomegranates

Guacamole with Jalapeño and Pomegranate



Yields 4 servings

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Roasted Poblano Guacamole with Garlic and Parsley

Makes 8 to 10 servings

 

Ingredients:

2 medium (about 6 ounces) fresh Poblano chiles

6 ounces (1 medium round or 2 plum) ripe tomatoes

2 garlic cloves, unpeeled

3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

3 medium-large ripe…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Blazing Hot Habanero Guacamole

Makes 12 servings

 

Ingredients:

4 tomatillos

Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed

Salt and pepper, to…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 27, 2012 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Achiote Citrus Marinade



Recipe by HK contributor Sonia Mendez Garcia Brennan

 

Ingredients:

1½…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 22, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Guacamole de Calabaza

By chef Patricio Sandoval of Mercadito Midtown



Ingredients:



16 ozs. calabaza squash, marinated with cinnamon and spices

10 avocados…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 15, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Guacamole al Chipotle

By Alfredo González of Don Burrito



Yields 4 servings



Ingredients:



Hass avocadoes

1 roasted tomato, skin removed

1 pickled chipotle pepper

2 ozs. white onion, chopped

2 ozs. fresh cilantro,…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 15, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Traditional Guacamole





Yields 4 servings





Ingredients:



6 Hass avocadoes

3 ozs. ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 ozs. white onion,…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on March 15, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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