Category Archives: Latin Traditional

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

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

ROPA VIEJA – OLD CLOTHES

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 17 Comments

A POST AND A RESTAURANT REVIEW- Venezuelan Scrambled Eggs + Sweet Plantains Wrapped in Bacon – Perico Venezolano + Platanos Maduros Envueltos en Tocineta

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Eggs, International Dishes, Latin Traditional, Vegetarian, Venezuela | 21 Comments

VENEZUELAN BEEF RIB SOUP- SANCOCHO VENEZOLANO

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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

Arroz con Gandules y Chorizo – Rice with Pigeon Peas + Spanish Sausage

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 →

Posted in Holidays, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Rice/Risotto, Sofrito | 38 Comments

FLAN DE TRES LECHES PARA EL DIA DE SAN VALENTIN- THREE MILK FLAN FOR ST. VALENTINE’S

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Latin Traditional | 42 Comments

LOOK MA I MADE CAKE – BACARDI RUM CAKE FROM PUERTO RICO

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 18 Comments

Guasacaca

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 →

Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Latin Traditional, Salads, Something Different, Vegetarian, Venezuela | 21 Comments

Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 27 Comments

Mofongo

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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.

Posted in Appetizers, Latin Traditional, Pictures of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Something Different | 23 Comments