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Yaniqueques (Dominican Johny Cakes)

Yaniqueques (Dominican Johny Cakes) by Yolanda Fernandez

Yaniqueque is flat bread, usually round. It is made with ingredients such as flour, salt, and water. This is a comfort food in the Dominican Republic. I learned how to make yaniqueques from my mother, but then I modified the recipe because I like it one way and she likes it in another. For example, she makes them small and fat. I…

2 votes
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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.

1 vote
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Pumpkin with Shrimp or Camarao na Moranga

Pumpkin with Shrimp or Camarao na Moranga by Michele Grason

This is a traditional Brazilian recipe and perfect for the fall!

2 votes
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Arroz Con Pollo

Arroz Con Pollo by Dana Salvo

A very flavorful classic Latin dish. Chicken and Rice.

2 votes
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Shrimp appetizers

Shrimp appetizers by georges skaf

4 votes
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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,…

2 votes
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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

2 votes
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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…

3 votes
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Homemade Smoked Sazon (Seasoning)

Homemade Smoked Sazon (Seasoning) by myra byanka

Don't buy Goya. Make your own dry sazon for Latin American cooking. This recipe contains no msg, is super easy to make, and is used to prepare meats, poultry, beans, soups, stews, etc. Annato powder (achiote) adds a beautiful color to dishes, such as rice.

1 vote
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Sweet Shrimp Ceviche with Shrimp Eggs

Sweet Shrimp Ceviche with Shrimp Eggs by Yu

When you buy fresh sweet red shrimps, they may be holding eggs. The green colored eggs do not look appetizing but they taste nice. Use them for making nice Ceviche.

1 vote
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cowboy guasacaca

cowboy guasacaca by Chez la mere

This is a green sauce kept in a plastic squeeze bottle at the register of every food stand and corner eatery in venezuela. They use it like we use ketchup. You get your food, and squeeze some of this awesomeness into it no matter what it is.. There is avocado in it, but it plays a bit more of a minor role lime).

1 vote
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Homemade Sofrito Seasoning

Homemade Sofrito Seasoning by myra byanka

This is a version of the seasoning used in much of Latin America. People often make a batch and freeze most of it in covered ice trays. Sofrito is added to things like soups, stews, sauces, rice, chicken dishes, etc. This version is made with ingredients readily available in groceries and Latin markets in America.

1 vote
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Smokey Red Chimichurri Sauce

Smokey Red Chimichurri Sauce by Therese

A really nice alternative to a Green Chimichurri sauce. It has a wonderful deep smokey and spicy flavor . Once again hats off to Bobby Flay !

1 vote
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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…

1 vote
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Smashed Avocado

Smashed Avocado by Jeremy Cheng

3 votes
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