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Category Archives: Latin Traditional
ROPA VIEJA – OLD CLOTHES
Ropa Vieja which translated means “old clothes”, is a dish well-known in Cuba, but originated in the Canary Islands. You can find it in every menu throughout the Caribbean. I think that the “Cubanos” have mastered this dish. This version … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Cuban, Latin Traditional, Meats
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VENEZUELAN BEEF RIB SOUP- SANCOCHO VENEZOLANO
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
Arroz con Gandules y Chorizo – Rice with Pigeon Peas + Spanish Sausage
Arroz con Gandules is the traditional dish of Puerto Rico. It is usually served along with our roast pork, Pernil. You will find this dish being served during the holidays and when having a party, it is sure to be the main attraction. … Continue reading
FLAN DE TRES LECHES PARA EL DIA DE SAN VALENTIN- THREE MILK FLAN FOR ST. VALENTINE’S
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Latin Traditional
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LOOK MA I MADE CAKE – BACARDI RUM CAKE FROM PUERTO RICO
I hope your New Year was wonderful. A happy, healthy and prosperous to you all. Everyone makes resolutions and very few are kept. I know, I am one of those people…weak and lazy at times. But this resolution I will … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Eggs, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico
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Guasacaca
My friend Alex who is from Venezuela and now living in Jacksonville, Florida came to visit and after his leaving I got nostalgic for some of the foods I miss from my adopted country. He had asked that I make … Continue reading
Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast
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
Mofongo
When we think of Puerto Rico we usually think of beautiful beaches, piña coladas, rum punch, great music and our Caribbean cuisine, of which mofongo is sometimes considered the star attraction.
