Latin cooking

Experience the vibrant flavors of Lomo Saltado, a beloved Peruvian classic. This beef stir fry boasts incredibly tender meat infused with rich, savory notes. Paired perfectly with crispy french fries and aromatic Peruvian seasoned rice, it's a delightful taste of Peru on your plate.

What is sofrito? Sofrito is a flavourful cooking base used in many Latin American and Spanish dishes. In modern times, it is well-known as an integral part of authentic Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine. However, it has its roots in Spain. Sofrito — or sofregit — began as a simple base of slow-cooked onion and oil, and bacon if it was available. Learn about sofrito, how to make it and recipes with sofrito as a base.

Have you tried cooking in class with your Spanish students? Here is a huge of easy and authentic dishes, from all over Latin America and Spain. Many of these recipes are no-cook, or can be prepared on a griddle or microwave.

We've gathered 35 easy recipes of Latin foods you must try!

Authentic Latin American fried sweet plantains. They are usually called tajadas, amarillitos or maduros in Puerto Rico and Venezuela. An easy and sweet side dish with only 3 ingredients.

Carne con papas is a traditional Mexican stew made with beef and potatoes cooked in a tasty sauce made of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and peppers. This popular meat and potatoes dish tastes great when served with rice and tortillas and is a classic Mexican comfort food.

This classic Cuban fufu dish is a tasty mashed plantain blended with savory bacon. Additionally the cooked mashed plantain has onion, garlic, parsley and spices making it an irresistible side dish.

This Sofrito recipe is made of a mixture of fresh aromatic ingredients mainly used in Spanish and Latin American cooking giving your dishes great flavor. Home cooking can be very time-consuming. Especially, when you have a million other things to do with a busy schedule. The days are not long enough. I've had to come up with a system for practically everything in my life to ensure that I can get the most done in a shorter amount of time. | @mydominicankitchen #sofritorecipe #howtomakesofrito

Lomo Saltado is a beloved Peruvian dish that beautifully blends the flavors of Chinese stir-fry with the bold ingredients of South American cuisine. This tantalizing fusion of marinated beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices creates a harmonious and mouthwatering delight. In this recipe, we'll guide you through the process of preparing this flavorful Lomo Saltado dish that's sure to become a favorite in your home.

A traditional Puerto Rican meat turnover, similar to an empanada but it's not an empanada. It's a pastelillo.

Dig into Pollo Guisado, a delectable, easy-to-make Dominican braised chicken. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices, served over rice and beans. A delicious and satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds to the Caribbean.

Carne Bistec is a classic Colombian steak dish that is braised with tomatoes and onions, making it a simple and delicious weeknight dinner recipe.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these thirty-three delicious Latin inspired recipes! From Mexican to Puerto Rican find them all here. #hispanicheritagemonth #recipes #yummy #mexican #puertorico #cuban #recipe

Dive into the flavors of South America with our Seco de Pollo recipe, a classic Ecuadorian and Peruvian chicken stew. This aromatic dish is bursting with fresh flavors and easy to make. Enjoy succulent fall-off-the-bone chicken in a soul-warming one-pot dish, perfect for chilly nights. Serve with arroz amarillo (yellow rice) for a complete meal.

Classic Latin pollo guisado cooked until tender.

Cuban Pechugas de Pollo a la Plancha featured tenderized chicken breast marinated in garlic and citrus juice, then seared to juicy perfection.

Delicious Cuban Picadillo is a Latin America comfort food favorite made with lean ground beef, potatoes, bell peppers, green olives, capers and raisins simmered in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce.

Dominican Sancocho - Meat and Root Stew