SOPA NEGRA (Black Bean Soup)
1 lb black beans. Fresh are best but most likely you’ll find them dried. 8 cups chicken broth or water or a mix ½ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil salt and black...
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Gallo Pinto (Black Bean Flavored Rice)
Country of origin: Costa Rica & Nicaragua Oil — 2-3 tablespoons Onion, finely chopped — 1 Bell pepper, finely chopped — 1 Garlic, minced — 2-3 cloves Cooked red (kidney) beans, drained, liquid reserved...
Enchiladas De Pollo O Res (Chicken or Beef Enchiladas)
country of origin: Mexico 3 lbs chicken 1/2 onion 16 oz tomato sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp. salt dash cayenne pepper 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese 1 lb cheddar...
Empanadas (Little Meat Pies)
Country of origin: Argentina FILLING: 1 pound ground beef ½ cup onions, chopped 8 green olives, chopped 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon oregano PASTRY: 1 ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter...
Cuchuco (Wheat Soup)
country of origin: Uruguay 1 pound beef (ground or stewing) 1 large beef bone 2 1/2 quarts water 1 onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup whole wheat (soaked in hot water overnight) 2...
Crepes
country of origin: Spain, influenced by France Basic crepe recipe 4 eggs 1 1/3 cups milk 1/4 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sifted flour 1 Tablespoon sugar (optional) Beat eggs, milk,...
Chile Rellenos
Country of origin: Mexico 3 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 16 oz can green chilies (Ortega) 1 lb Monterey Jack or Oaxaca cheese or your favorite 1 Cup cornmeal...
Chilaquiles (Tortilla Omelet)
country of origin: Mexico 6 tortillas 1 medium onion salt and pepper to taste 2 diced tomatoes 2 Tablespoons salsa 12 eggs 1/2 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream Cut or rip tortillas...
Caldo De Pollay Y Repollo (Chicken and Cabbage Broth)
country of origin: Mexico 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine 2 stalks of celery, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 large pieces of chicken, boned & diced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 head...
Bolon De Verde (Plantain and Cheese Biscuit)
From Tobias Idrovo country of origin: Ecuador 4 green plantains, peeled 1/4 cup grated cheese 3 tablespoons melted butter ¼ teaspoon salt Cut peeled and dried plantains into 1-inch rounds. Heat a skillet with...