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Piña Colada





Serves 2



Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup cream of coconut

4 oz. rum

2 cups ice

2 small pineapple slices as garnish

2 maraschino cherries as garnish



Directions:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth.

Garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.










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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 31, 2010 at 5:54pm — No Comments

Mousse de Kahlúa





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.…



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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 31, 2010 at 5:30pm — 5 Comments

Velveted Pork Tacos

Makes 6 servings (12 tacos)



Time: 15 mins prep; 20 minutes cook



Ingredients:

2 pounds boneless pork… Continue

Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 30, 2010 at 7:08pm — 1 Comment

Chivito: Uruguayan Steak Sandwich



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…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 29, 2010 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Sweet and Hot Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Makes 6 servings



Ingredients:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

cayenne pepper…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 26, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Banana Nut Cake with Honey Chocolate Glaze

Makes 4 to 6 servings



2½ cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup unsalted butter

1¼ cups honey

3 tablespoons sour cream…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 26, 2010 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Mexican Puros: Cigar-shaped Rolls with Sweet Surprise Inside

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…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 23, 2010 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Hallacas: These Venezuelan Tamales are a Christmas Favorite

This post is by our friend Elianne Gonzalez, hallaca maker extraordinaire!

It was originally published in 2010.…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 11, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Bombones de Fruta: Candied Fruit Bonbons

Bombones de Fruta



This recipe is courtesy of our friend Puerto Rican chef Cielito Rosado.



Yields 50 Pieces…



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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 8, 2010 at 1:49pm — No Comments

Herb-Crusted Top Loin Roast

Herb-Crusted Top Loin Roast



Since we had featured Carne Mechada (and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb) the other day, we're featuring this Top Loin Roast if you are still in a meat mindset!


Servings: 6 to 8…
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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 6, 2010 at 6:02pm — No Comments

Carne Mechada

Carne Mechada



This recipe is courtesy of our friend Puerto Rican chef Cielito Rosado.



Yields 8 Servings

Prep. 15 Min. Cooking: 2½ hours



Ingredients:

1 Eye Round (Pot Roast) 3-4 lbs. (aka Boliche, or Lechón de…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 4, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Herb Crusted Racks of Lamb

Herb Crusted Racks of Lamb



Yields 4 Servings



Ingredients:

2 racks of American lamb (8 ribs each), trimmed

¾ cup finely chopped parsley

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh dill weed, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs

2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped, or ½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon…

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Added by Hispanic Kitchen on December 3, 2010 at 6:28pm — No Comments

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