A Tasty Adobo Made With Red Peppers
I don’t think I would ever say that I have tried too many types of adobos! Adobos is one of those recipes that I love to try and experiment with. It’s a straightforward recipe but still makes a huge difference…
One Pot on Fire: Sancocho
There is a common phrase in Spanish which translates to: “Where one person eats, 2 or 3 people can eat as well”. Basically what we want to say is that no matter the portions that we prepared, we will make…
Ultimate Cuban Sandwich
In my family, one of the best traditions was to always bring a Cuban sandwich when going to visit my Grandma’s Sister. Guess what? That is her favorite way to break a diet. My Grandma already passed away, but we…
Cuban Pork “Mojo”
This pork is inspired by a traditional Cuban recipe. My husband and I learned to make this a few years ago, when we were trying to make the perfect pork shoulder. This meat will be everything you want: Tender, juice,…
Chojin: Guatemalan Radish Salad
Chojin is typical salad in Guatemala. This salad is fresh, great to eat during this hot summer. The mint and radishes give to the salad a perfect aroma to the dish. This is a very simple and tasty salad that…
Golden Pork Belly
In Colombia we can eat pork belly almost any time of the day: Breakfast lunch and dinner. We usually eat it as a side, with eggs, rice, lentils, beans, or pretty much anything you want. I think one of my…
Mom’s Frijoles
This year has been great to learn new and old things. This is an old recipe, my mom and her family has the best frijoles recipe. I have always wonder how my mom makes her beans but never actually tried…
Fritada Ecuatoriana
My husband, being from a city known for their good BBQ ribs, is always curious to try different pork rib recipes. The seasonings used in this recipe are typical of Ecuador. However, the way that these ribs are served is…
3 Little Pigs Meat Pie- Pie Murciano
Living in the United States, I have had the chance to meet people from all over the world. Of course, the best part of living in a melting pot is the ability to exchange recipes with friends and family. One…
Filled Patacon- Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is shredded pork shoulder mixed with a homemade tomato-based sauce. This meal is a treat for me. I remember my dad taking me to “Mr. Patacon” when I was little. That really made my day (It would still…
