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Stuffing for the Adventurous (Cuban-Style)

Posted by twissis  

Found in the most recent email I received from Grandparents.com, this unique recipe is by Miami-based celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez who (at 43 yrs of age) has been hailed as the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine . He is also a cookbook... MORE»

Recipe #338936

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Banana Pudding (Raw Recipe)

Posted by JanuaryBride  

It doesn't get more simple that this. A tasty raw dessert, snack or you could even add water and turn it into baby food for a little one! MORE»

Recipe #338865

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Mangocado Pudding (Raw Recipe)

Posted by JanuaryBride  

Sounds wonderful. A raw/vegan recipe that would please kids and adults alike. MORE»

Recipe #338864

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Cuban Black Bean Soup a La Beckstrom

Posted by Chris Beckstrom  

My take on Cuban-style black bean soup MORE»

Recipe #338357

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Quick Chicken-And-Cheese Tamales

Posted by Manami  

Inspiring Idea To make his tamales, Guillermo Pernot of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia mashes masa dough and a slow-braised pork filling together in a saucepan instead of assembling the tamales one by one. He also steams the tamales in aluminum foil... MORE»

Recipe #337631

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Panes Rellenos (Salvadorean Style Smothered Torta)

Posted by Tiny_Toodles  

This recipe is very versatile, you can add in more veggies, use different types of meats or change the ingredients as you prefer. This is worth the effort and I promise you will not be disappointed. This recipe goes with Recaudo (Salvadorean Red Chile Sauce). I... MORE»

Recipe #336971

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Cointreau Fruit Punch

Posted by Chef~V  

While looking thru my holiday recipes, I came across an old favorite. Totally forgot about this one. I'm adding it to my beverage collection so I don't forget it again. This makes a great Adult Punch. I've made an ice ring with the cranberry juice... MORE»

Recipe #336945

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Habanero Carrot Hot Sauce

Posted by Potatoes Browning  

This is a nice recipe that is thick enough to be a dipping sauce or a condiment. I like pouring this on a burger. The carrots make me feel like I'm eating healthy or something. MORE»

Recipe #336915

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My Favorite Hot Sauce (Right Now)

Posted by Potatoes Browning  

I've been making this for a couple of years now. It has a nice combination of hot and garlicky. The original recipe called for chiltepins. They are not as readily available up here. I've used under ripe yellow tabasco peppers to great effect.... MORE»

Recipe #336912

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Recipe #336894

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Caribbean Spiced Roast Chicken

Posted by wicked cook 46  

I haven't made this yet but am keeping it here for safe keeping MORE»

Recipe #336838

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Coconut Rice

Posted by Queen Dana  

This recipe calls for coconut milk and here is a link to a coconut milk recipe by another zaar member. http://www.recipezaar.com/Creamy-Coconut-Milk-26714 I've list 3 cups of coconut milk for 1 cup of rice but you should follow the... MORE»

Recipe #336835

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Mean Green Cucumber Juice

Posted by JanuaryBride  

A Jamaican recipe made by Sunny Anderson on Cooking for Real. Some reviewers on another website recommend adding a twist of lime at the end and decreasing the amount of sugar from 2 cups down to 1 cup (but I will leave those choices up to you).... MORE»

Recipe #336616

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Puerto Rican Chicken Fricassee (Pollo En Fricase)

Posted by Chef #632056  

I must have recorded this recipe from my friends in Puerto Rico. I've had it for at least 25 years so I can't remember but it's good! MORE»

Recipe #336445

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Baby Food Quick Bread or Muffins

Posted by Kasha  

Versatile with different kinds of fruit baby foood. Add chopped dreid fruit tossed in some flour if you like. Inexpensive and quick to make. MORE»

Recipe #336084

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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Posted by Dave's kitchen  

This is easy, has an authentic Mexican flavor and gets rave reviews whenever I make it. It's like a lasagna which can be put together a day ahead, refrigerated and baked for mealtime. It's based on a recipe using a green chile/tomatillo salsa but... MORE»

Recipe #336028

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Havana Delight (Carnival Cocktail #4)

Posted by twissis  

I got a bar menu on-board ship during our recent cruise & had the names of some specialty drinks, but no recipes for them. Most were tasted, touted by another (there were 6 of us) or just sounded good to me. I did the Zaar searches & most... MORE»

Recipe #335566

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Island Delight (Carnival Cocktail #1)

Posted by twissis  

I got a bar menu on-board ship during our recent cruise & had the names of some specialty drinks, but no recipes for them. Most were tasted, touted by another (there were 6 of us) or just sounded good to me. So I did the Zaar searches &... MORE»

Recipe #335437

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Yummy Pepperoni With Cheese

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Its a pepperoni slice that has melted cheese on top that will send your taste buds on a trip to heaven MORE»

Recipe #335413

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Jerk-Seasoned Turkey With Black Beans and Yellow Rice

Posted by Julieannie  

A spin on usual turkey with lots of spice. Perfect for leftovers after Thanksgiving (just adapt by covering leftovers with the jerk seasoning and salt and heating in a pan). Original recipe from Cooking Light MORE»

Recipe #334715

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On Saturday, October 27, 2007

quote I read a "helpful hint" in my current Real Simple magazine and wondered if any of you have tried it -- or possibly something similar. A person says she always cooks her turkey the day ahead of Thanksgiving, carves the meat and puts it in a dish and covers it with with turkey or chicken stock (to... quote

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Review From: Tee Angel  

On Nov 21, 2008

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RECIPE: Mashed Sweet and Russet Potatoes With Herbs

Fantastic dish! I made this for my family who loved it!!! I heard please please make again. Thanks for posting such a wonderful blend of flavors.

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Review From: Jess4Freedom  

On Nov 21, 2008

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RECIPE: Texican Chili

Wow! This was delicious! It was such a great change of pace to have the stew meat instead of the same old ground beef. I did have to add about 3 times as much chili powder for my chili loving DH, but the rest is the same. Even picky DH loved this!...

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Review From: Jess4Freedom  

On Nov 21, 2008

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RECIPE: Pernil (puerto Rican Pork Shoulder)

This is delicious! Wow! I love the garlic and didn't even make any changes. I'm usually adding more garlic to everything, but this was just right. I left it sit for 2 days in the coldest part of the fridge. My butter kinda reeks now, but man this...

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