Category Archives: Latin Contemporary

APPLE MOFONGO – MANZANA RELLENA CON MOFONGO

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Natasha and Lazaro of 5 Star Makeover Group decided that September’s makeover would be apples.

Posted in Apples, Fruits, Latin Contemporary, Mofongo, Uncategorized | 24 Comments

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Children's Menus, Cuban, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Party Menus, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas | 30 Comments

VENEZUELAN BEEF RIB SOUP- SANCOCHO VENEZOLANO

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

While doing some shopping in my neck of the woods, I remembered that not too far away there is this wonderful little Venezuelan restaurant called “EL Cocotero” located on 18th street between Seventh and Eighth Avenue, NYC.  All of a sudden I … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Soups - Cold/Hot, Venezuela | 31 Comments

Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Carne mechada is the national dish of Venezuela and also very popular in Puerto Rico and Cuba.  This version is  adaped from Wilo Benet’s cookbook, Puerto Rico – True flavors.  If you want to see Wilo’s creations, go to Foodalogue … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Meats, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito | 17 Comments