Here’s a nice casserole made with a meat sauce and sweet potato topping. It is a one dish meal that combines interesting flavors – the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes with the spiciness of the meat sauce. I like to dice the meat into really small pieces for this recipe but ground beef is [...]

Plantains are large bananas that you will find mainly in Latin American supermarkets.  You can use them to make casseroles, filled with meat, boiled, roasted, fried as chips or fried for a side for any meat or vegetarian dish.  If you are going to make chips you will need green plantains.  However, to prepare them [...]

This crispy pork is a favorite in Bolivia. I like to braise it in beer and then let it crisp in its own fat. OK, it is not a health dish but it is a treat to have once in a while. Go ahead and serve it with warmed up hominy – you will find [...]

Tostadas are a lot of fun to make because everyone can stack their preferred toppings on them. This particular recipe came out to about $12 total for 9 of us! I found some bone-in chuck roast hidden in the ‘manager’s special’ section of the meat department for around $4.00! I brought it home, made a [...]

This is one of my kids favorite ways to eat beef. It is a little messy to make but easy and delicious! Make sure you pound your beef enough so that you have a pretty thin steak. This goes great over rice with fried eggs on top, as well. You will find that Latin supermarkets [...]

Here’s a super easy green bean salad that is really tasty. I like to cook the green beans only for a few minutes until they are cooked but still crisp. No mush green beans please! All you need is: 1 pound trimmed green beans 3 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped Olive [...]

If you like the taste of smoky chipotle peppers and roasted veggies you will love this spicy salsa! What and easy, inexpensive gift to give! Amazon.com Widgets Print the Roasted Tomato Salsa Recipe Here

Tomatillos are from the tomato family. They are small and green and come in a husk. This salsa recipe is great for eating with chips or for baking with fish or chicken enchiladas with sour cream. Delicious! Amazon.com Widgets Print the Tomatillo Salsa Recipe Here

We made these pork chops last night and they were truly delicious! I used thin cut, bone-in chops because I wanted them to cook faster and retain their moisture. I also love the meat that cooks close to the bone. It is the best! Here is what you are going to need for this: 8 [...]

Grilled pork goes wonderfully with this deliciously sweet and fresh salsa. You will not believe the explosion of flavors in your mouth! You will need: 1 small pineapple (or 1/2 a large one) peeled and diced small 8 radishes, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 lime, juiced Salt Mix the pineapple, radish and [...]

For me ceviche is the ultimate fresh meal! Ceviche is basically fish that ‘cooks’ in citrus juice. It is fantastically fresh and super tasty – great for those hot summer days! It is also a great appetizer for barbecues or any party! I used red tiapia in this recipe but you can use just about [...]

Too hot to cook? I know, huh? It is summertime alright! Here’s a solution! OK, OK, there is a step that requires cooking but after you are done with it everything else is raw and fresh! That step would be the meat, of course! Here is what you are going to need for this salad: [...]