NOQUIS (Gnocchi)
Country of origin: Argentina 6 potatoes (one for each person) ¼ cup butter pinch of salt and pepper (to taste) 1 egg (whisked) per 6 potatoes ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups flour (1/3 cup...
Author: Amelia
PAN DE MUERTO
Country of origin: Mexico 4 cups water 1/4 cup yeast 4 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon anise extract 1/2 cup sugar 10 cups flour Dissolve yeast in 1 cup lukewarm water. Add...
PATACONES
country of origin: Ecuador unripened plantain (verde) lard for frying Cut plantains at a 90° angle, 1″ thick. Fry in lard. Remove and hit them with a stone so that they are smashed flat,...
CHOCOLATE MACAROON CAKE
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups whole blanched almonds 3/4 cup sugar 8 large egg whites (4 in each of two bowls) 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Lightly grease an 8 inch springform...
MEXICAN PICADILLO (Goulash)
country of origin: Mexico (There are many versions of picadillo, which is a fairly dry soup, meat dish, usually incorporating leftovers.) 6 potatoes 1 pound ground beef 1/2 medium onion 1 bell pepper, sliced...
CUBAN PICADILLO (Goulash)
From the kitchen of Connie Bazzarre, my co-worker at Stellar Charter School country of origin: Cuba 2 lbs ground beef 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1 garlic clove, minced...
PUCHERO (Uruguayan Meat Stew)
Country of origin: Uruguay • water • 4 pounds osso buco (veal shanks), cut into six pieces • 6 carrots, peeled • 1 onion • 1 pound green beans • 6 ears of sweet...
QUESADILLAS (cheese filled tortillas)
country of origin: Mexico Cheese Tortillas Use grated or very thinly sliced cheese (I used Cheddar and Monterey Jack) Any cheese could be used, as each creates a different flavor. Place cheese on half...
SALSA DE MANI (Peanut Sauce)
country of origin: Ecuador 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika Preparation: Place the sliced onion and the...
NICOLE’S SWEET CHICKEN SALAD
4 diced (cooked) boneless, skinless, chicken breast (abt 1 cup) 2 stalks celery, diced 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 1/4 cup diced sweet, crisp apple 1/2 Cup craisins 3 whole green onions, chopped 2...