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How to Make Mofongo

Mofongo, a garlic-flavored plantain dish, is a popular entree or side dish served in Puerto Rico. Often paired with seafood or pork, mofongo is a spicy taste of the islands. Because it is starchy and...

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How to Cook Arepas

Many people in the United States think that food south of the border is just Mexican or Tex-Mex, but South American countries have their own culture which is vastly different from that of Mexico....

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How to Make Pasteles

Many Puerto Ricans would not think of celebrating Christmas without a steaming plate of pasteles to garnish their table. These tasty bundles of pork-stuffed banana leaves require some effort to...

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How to Buy Plantains

A low-sugar, starchy member of the banana family, plantains have thicker skins and are longer than bananas. Frequently found in Caribbean, Latin American and West African dishes, they're usually baked...

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How to Make Salvadoran Pupusas

Reminiscent of a thick tortilla or doughy quesadilla, the Salvadoran pupusa also bears a resemblance to another South American stuffed flatbread, the arepa, and is generally accompanied by a refreshing...

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How to Make Sofrito Sauce

Sofrito sauce is a tomato-based sauce with pepper, onion and garlic mixed with broth and spices, and sometimes chipolte peppers added for extra spiciness. Sofrito is popular in the Caribbean, Cuba,...

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How to Make a Colombian Arepa

An arepa is a small, unleavened corn patty that is split open like a sandwich and stuffed. It is a common food found Latin America. To make arepas, you will need to find arepa flour, a precooked corn...

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How to Make Caramel Milk Spread

Caramel milk spread, known as dulce de leche in Spanish, is a popular sweet in Latin American countries. When you cook milk and sugar together, the mixture browns and reduces into a thick, sweet...

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How to Gather Ingredients for Empanadas

Empanadas are an extremely versatile Latin American dish and can be easily adapted to accommodate any menu plan or taste. By varying the ingredients from the more traditional recipes, you can create...

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How to Eat a Jicama

Jicama comes from Mexico and Central America, where it's a very common vegetable to eat. Much like a potato, it's high in vitamin C, has little sodium or calories and has no fat. Because it's a healthy...

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How to Peel Jicama

Jicama, also called Mexican turnip or Mexican potato, can be a tasty exotic treat, but one that many people don't know how to prepare properly. If you've never peeled a jicama before, don't worry. The...

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How to Wrap Tortillas in Foil

When you make fajitas or soft shell tacos, nothing is better than a nice warm tortilla wrapping around your flavorful meats and vegetables. However, an ice-cold tortilla that you have just taken out of...

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How to Make Sofrito for Arroz con Pollo

Sofrito is a traditional ingredient in many Latin American dishes, and is versatile enough to include in beans, stews, and soups. It's particularly delicious in arroz con pollo, Spanish chicken and...

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How to Make Cuban Coffee

A thimble-size shot of Cuban coffee or café Cubano is an essential part of the morning for many Cubans and Cuban emigrants. However, it is also taken all through the day and night and at various social...

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How to Make Cuban Sandwiches

Cuban sandwiches, also known as Cubano, were introduced to the US at the turn of the last century by Cuban immigrants. It starts with a loaf of bread, and the basic ingredients; roasted pork, ham,...

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How to Make Lime Juice

Lime juice is an important ingredient in many southwestern, Caribbean, and Latin America dishes. You can also combine it with water and sugar to make limeade, a puckery-sweet drink that rivals...

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Ingredients Needed for Making Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn what ingredients are needed for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Clean Meat for Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to clean meat for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Choose Meat for Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to choose meat for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Cut Peppers for Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to cut peppers for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Using a Food Processor for Making Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to use a food processor for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Tomato Sauce to Make Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add tomato sauce to make picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Ingredients to Food Processor for Making Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add ingredients to a food processor for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Season Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to season picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Cook Picadillo Sauce for Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to cook sauce for picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Oregano & Cumin to Make Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn about adding oregano and cumin to make picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Meat to Picadillo Sauce for Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add meat to the sauce for making picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Brown Meat to Make Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to brown the meat to make picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Vinegar to Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add vinegar to picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Wine to Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add wine to picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Adding Olives to Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to add olives to picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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When is Picadillo Finished Cooking?

Learn how to tell when picadillo con arroz is finished cooking with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Cook & Serve Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to cook and serve picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Store Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to store picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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How to Serve Picadillo Con Arroz

Learn how to serve picadillo con arroz with expert cooking tips in this free classic Cuban recipe video clip.

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Introduction to Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn about arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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How to Prepare Sofrito for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn how to prepare sofrito for arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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Ingredients for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn what ingredients you'll need and how to get started cooking arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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Preparing the Meat for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn how to prepare meat for arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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Cooking the Meat for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn how to cook meat for arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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Making the Rice for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn how to cook rice for arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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How to Make Barbacoa

Traditional Mexican barbacoa cooking -- slow-cooking beef offal, such as tongue, cheeks and eyes, by burying the head in hot coals -- isn't feasible and far from appetizing. Americanized barbacoa, on...

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How to Make Pastellios

Puerto Rican pastellios belong to a long list of empanada variants. They all share the same basic dough and preparation method, but the similarities end when the fillings start. Tomatoes, olives,...

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How to Make This Delicious Caribbean Dish "Macaroni Pie"

A staple at holiday dinners in Trinidad, Barbados and other parts of the Caribbean, macaroni pie is a definite departure from Yankee-style macaroni and cheese – even the baked versions. While it's not...

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Making the Sauce for Puerto Rican Arroz Con Gandules

Learn how to make sauce for arroz con gandules, an authentic Puerto Rican meal, with expert cooking tips in this free Puerto Rican cuisine video clip.

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