Latin recipes passed down by Mami
Carne Guisada or Puerto Rican beef stew is made with chunks of beef and vegetables stewed in a savory sofrito sauce until the meat is juicy and tender. It is loaded with flavor and makes for a deliciously satisfying meal. Carne guisada is one of Puerto Rico’s favorite comfort foods.
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A chopped cheese sandwich can be found at bodegas across New York, especially in Hispanic neighborhoods. It is made with seasoned chopped meat, melted cheese and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce also known as bodega sauce. This New York City favorite is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s dive in to this New York bodega recipe!
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Puerto Rican Corned Beef also known as Carne Bif on the island is stewed with sofrito, herbs, and spices to create an insanely delicious and flavorful dish. Carne Bif is such a humble dish yet full of bold flavors and so satisfying with a plate of white rice, habichuelas guisadas, maduros, corn, and avocado. With just few simple ingredients you’ll have a delicious meal in under 15 minutes!
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A plate of perfectly-cooked white rice is the foundation of any traditional Latin and Caribbean dish. It serves as the base for habichuelas guisadas and compliments main dishes like pollo al horno, pollo guisado, and picadillo. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect white rice every time!
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Bacalao guisado or Puerto Rican salted codfish along with vianda or root vegetables is a staple dish in Puerto Rico. It is typically served with white rice, avocado, and hard boiled eggs on the side. It’s packed with tons of flavor and is easy to put together!
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This pink guava margarita recipe is made with fragrant pink guavas and pink pineapple juice. This perfect combination of tropical fruit will transport your taste buds to an island in the Caribbean with just one sip! Save this refreshing guava margarita recipe for Valentine’s Day, a brunch event, Barbie-themed party, holiday or any occasion! Pink drinks are the best (and most pretty!), in my opinion!
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Puerto Rican-style black beans are the perfect companion to a bowl of white rice! Here is an easy recipe for making this traditional dish in a fraction of the time. I use canned beans to make the process much quicker and infuse the broth with sofrito, fresh herbs and spices for the most delicious beans you’ll ever taste!
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Churrasco is a long flat cut of steak, marinated and cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. The trick to perfectly cooked churrasco is to cook the steak hot and fast resulting in a crispy, seared exterior without overcooking the interior. Top churrasco with homemade chimichurri sauce for a 5-star meal any day of the week!
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Alcapurrias are Puerto Rico’s favorite fritter. This popular Puerto Rican street food is sold in kiosks along beaches all year-round on the island. Alcapurrias are made with a puree of green bananas and yautía and stuffed with flavorful picadillo or seasoned ground beef.
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These buffalo chicken empanadas are filled with shredded chicken breast smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce dressing. It’s like buffalo chicken dip but in empanada form! I cook the chicken breasts in a sofrito infused broth which adds another dimension of flavor to the empanadas. These are the perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday! Serve these delicious buffalo chicken empanadas on game day or at your next event and become the host with the most!
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