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Black Beans with Smoked Bacon (feijoada)

Black Beans with Smoked Bacon (feijoada) by Salad Foodie

More often than not I prepare black beans vegetarian. However I wanted to compare them to a recipe from "South American Cooking: A Step-by-Step Guide to Authentic Dishes Made Easy" (2010). Having made only minor recipe changes, I found the outcome quite tasty. But the earthy flavor of home cooked black beans are always good ~ bacon…

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Arroz con Azafran (Saffron Rice)

Arroz con Azafran (Saffron Rice) by myra byanka

Easy prep recipe for savory rice using Sazon Goya con Azafran. This recipe will work with Latin, Indian, and other cuisines.

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Sofrito Rice

Sofrito Rice by myra byanka

Easy recipe to prepare. Serve with Latin American, or grilled foods.

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Tex-Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

Tex-Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas by myra byanka

Tex-Mex 101 enchilada recipe made with ground beef. Only recently are people in Mexico beginning to appreciate Tex-Mex foods, which are essentially south Texas ranch country and Mexican fusion foods. Viva el jalapeno!

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Chocolate Caramel Cheese flan cake {aka ChocoFlan cake}

Chocolate Caramel Cheese flan cake {aka ChocoFlan cake} by Foodessa

Trading places. Baking magic transforms two separate desserts into one. Physics along with Chemistry makes this scrumptious cake flipping unique. The smooth caramel cheese flan complements the moistness of the chocolate cake foundation. Pecans add the texture needed for the crunch which harmonizes with the smoothness of every…

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Quick and Zesty Black Bean Chili!!!

Quick and Zesty Black Bean Chili!!! by Catherine Pappas

One of your favorite meals is just so easy!! With Love, Catherine xo

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Arepas

Arepas by Joy

A sweet masa pancake filled with cheese and topped with carnitas http://joyjoycreativeoutlet.blogspot.com/2010/06/arepas.html

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Bob Marley's Chargrilled-Jerk Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

Bob Marley's Chargrilled-Jerk Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce by Danielle Pallaske

The flavors in the following recipe from Bob Marley's Restaurant does a beautiful job of melding together the jerk spices for what is the best jerk marinade I have ever used (homemade or store bought). You get a lovely citrus flavor from the habanero,…

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Brazil: Moqueca do Frutos del Mar (Seafood Stew)

Brazil: Moqueca do Frutos del Mar (Seafood Stew) by Danielle Pallaske

The original recipe from my copy of The South American Table cook book was made to serve 8 and contained 4 lobster tails, 16 large shrimp, 1-1/2 lbs. of white fish and a pound of mussels. That was WAY out of my budget this week (I normally would never pass up the chance to have lobster) but I still really wanted to make this recipe to…

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Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas)

Brazil: Empadinhas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas) by Danielle Pallaske

“Empadas (pies), Pasteis (turnovers) are among the famous Brazilian appetizers called salgadinhos (salty things). Empadas are made in different sizes, with the small ones being called empadinhas. These pastries are filled with a myriad of different ingredients, they are addictively delicious and freeze very well. Make ahead or make…

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