Guacamole
Simple and delicious guacamole made with avocados, lime, onion, serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro and lime.
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Posts filed under 'Snacks'
Carne en palito or meat on a stick
Carne en palito are thin pieces of meat seasoned with garlic, achiote and cumin and grilled on skewers.
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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 9 comments June 30th, 2008
Empanadas mendocinas for Empanada of the Month
Empanadas mendocinas are classic Argentinean baked empanadas made with a special empanada dough and filled with ground beef, onions, paprika, hot pepper powder, cumin, oregano, hard-boiled egg and olives.
Continue Reading 49 comments June 11th, 2008
Chifles or fried green banana chips
Chifles or tajadas are chips made by frying green plantains or green bananas.
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Salchipapas or French fries with hot dog sausages
Salchipapas or French fries with fried hot dog sausages are a typical South American snack food.
Continue Reading 9 comments May 10th, 2008
Empanadas de viento or fried cheese empanadas
Empanadas de viento are Ecuadorian empanadas stuffed with cheese and onion, then fried and sprinkled with sugar.
Continue Reading 17 comments March 18th, 2008
