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Salmon a la parrilla con salsa de aguacate or grilled salmon with avocado salsa

Grilled salmon seasoned with coriander, cumin, paprika, onion powder and pepper, and topped with avocado salsa.

Continue Reading 7 comments June 30th, 2008

Patacones or thick fried green plantains

Patacones, or tostones, are a popular Latin American appetizer or side dish of thick green plantain chips.

Continue Reading 2 comments June 30th, 2008

Grilled asparagus with parsley sauce

Grilled asparagus with a sauce of parsley, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.

Continue Reading 6 comments June 25th, 2008

Quick chimichurri sauce

Chimichurri sauce made with parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and chili powder.

Continue Reading 2 comments June 11th, 2008

Watermelon mimosa

This watermelon mimosa is a colorful and modern version of the classic mimosa cocktail.

Continue Reading 11 comments June 6th, 2008

Chifles or fried green banana chips

Chifles or tajadas are chips made by frying green plantains or green bananas.

Continue Reading 8 comments May 31st, 2008

Limonada, lemonade or limeade

The most effective and quick recipe for making fresh homemade lemonade or limeade

Continue Reading 16 comments May 30th, 2008

Ensalada de mango, aguacate y rúcula or mango, avocado and arugula salad

Arugula salad with mango, avocado and red onions tossed with spicy orange vinaigrette

Continue Reading 5 comments May 8th, 2008

Crema de puerros y papas or leek and potato soup

Soup made with leeks, potatoes, onion, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, milk or cream, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and lemon juice.

Continue Reading 1 comment May 7th, 2008

Spicy mint crème fraiche sauce

Flavorful sauce made with crème fraiche, mint, cilantro, parsley, garlic, hot peppers and lemon juice.

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