Type what you have

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• plantain
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cut plantain into 3 pieces, keeping the peel on.
2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil and boil plantain until peel starts to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until easily handled. Peel and mash plantain. Separate into 3 equal-sized golf balls. Place each ball into a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 6-inch round. Place 1 1/2 tablespoon Cheddar cheese into each round, fold over, and pinch edges together.
3. 3 Heat oil in a medium size skillet on medium-high heat. Pan-fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip plantains and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• plantain
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cut plantain, with the peel left on, into 3 pieces.
2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add plantain pieces; boil until peels start to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove plantains with a slotted spoon. Cool until easy enough to handle; peel. Add plantains to a bowl; mash.
3. 3 Divide and shape mashed plantain into 3 golf-sized balls. Wrap each ball with 1 piece of plastic wrap; press into a 6-inch round. Unwrap plantain rounds; place 1 ½ tablespoons cheese in center of each round. Fold rounds over cheese; pinch edges together.
4. 4 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes; flip. Fry until other side is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain on paper towels.

By Yoly

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• yuca
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place yuca into a large pot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until yuca can be pierced easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and allow to steam for several minutes until cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Cut yuca into French fry-sized sticks, discarding fibrous core.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Working in batches, fry yuca in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a paper towel-lined bowl.
6. 6 Season with salt and serve hot.

By The Messy Cook

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• water
• salt
• cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water and salt together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in cornmeal with your fingers until the mixture forms a soft, moist, malleable dough.
2. 2 Form dough into eight 2-inch diameter balls; pat each ball to flatten into a 3/8-inch-thick arepa patty.
3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; fry arepas in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer cooked arepas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain until cool enough to handle.
4. 4 Slice halfway through each arepa horizontally with a thin serrated knife to form a pita-like pocket.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• long-grain rice
• onion
• tomato
• water
• carrot
• celery
• chicken bouillon granules

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, and tomato; cook and stir until rice turns light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. 2 Stir water, carrot, celery, and chicken bouillon into the skillet. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, 5 to 8 minutes more.

By ruth1234

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• long-grain white rice
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water; set aside.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the oil for one minute. Stir in the garlic and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add the rice and salt and cook and stir until the rice begins to brown. Pour hot water over rice mixture and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Nandabear

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• pork roast
• onion
• banana
• tomato
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork on all sides. Mix in the onions, and cook and stir until tender.
2. 2 Mix the bananas and tomatoes with juice into the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is very tender. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

By LUSCIOUSLEMONADE

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• sugar
• chicken thigh
• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• tomato
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep skillet over low heat. Sprinkle sugar over the bottom. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; cook in batches until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
2. 2 Transfer browned chicken to a plate. Remove skin.
3. 3 Cook onion in the same skillet until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Return chicken to the skillet. Pour in enough broth to cover the chicken halfway. Simmer, partially covered, until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour.

By Carrie Cozinha

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• all-purpose flour
• water
• egg
• salt
• refried bean
• avocado
• queso fresco
• crema fresca

Instructions

1. 1 Make the tortillas: Mix flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt together in a large bowl. Knead dough until smooth and no longer sticky. Form into eight golf ball-sized balls. Cover and let rest for about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stretch each ball of dough into a thick tortilla.
3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until browned and lightly puffed, about 1 minute per side.
4. 4 Layer refried beans, avocado, and queso fresco onto warm tortillas, then drizzle crema over top. Fold tortillas in half to eat.

By DMadrid689

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• russet potato
• aji amarillo
• salt
• black pepper
• tuna
• red onion
• mayonnaise
• avocado
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Mash potatoes with a ricer or hand mixer until smooth. Gradually stir in oil until potatoes come together; add aji amarillo, salt, and pepper. Cool potato mixture in the refrigerator, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Stir tuna, onion, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise together in a bowl.
4. 4 Line a casserole dish with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the potato mixture on the bottom of the dish. Spread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise over potatoes, spread tuna mixture over mayonnaise, and place avocado slices in a single layer on top of tuna mixture. Spread remaining 1/2 of potato mixture over avocados, and top with remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Place sliced eggs over top. Cover casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
5. 5 Invert casserole dish onto a serving dish or baking sheet to remove potato casserole from dish. Remove plastic wrap and cut casserole into squares.

By Amber Berrocal

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• shark fillet
• corn tortilla
• canola oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• oregano
• cajun seasoning
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Cut shark into strips 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches long. Mix canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun style spice mix in a plastic container. Place shark strips in container, and marinate for 1 hour.
2. 2 Warm tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable.
3. 3 Drain marinade, and pat shark dry with paper towels. Place a strip of shark at one end of a tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer. Submerge taquitos in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, no more than 3 or 4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Place taquitos in a baking dish large enough to accommodate all twelve. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
6. 6 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

By Diana Garra

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• cube steak
• egg
• bread crumb
• oregano
• cumin
• salt
• pepper
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs with the oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper. Beat eggs in another shallow dish. Dip each steak in beaten eggs, and then in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure to cover each steak well with the breadcrumb mixture.
2. 2 In a large, deep skillet, heat 1inch oil over medium high heat.
3. 3 Place the steaks in the oil when it's hot (so that the breading will not stick to the pan). Cook steaks, turning once, until brown for well done and golden brown for medium. Serve with lemon slices.

By Roxie

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• pork tenderloin
• black bean
• water
• chorizo sausage
• chicken stock
• bay leaf
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion softens and turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a saucepan. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet; place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork; cook until well browned.
2. 2 Meanwhile, add ¾ black beans and water to a blender; pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Transfer bean purée to the saucepan; stir in remaining whole black beans, pork cubes, chorizo, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.

By MICHELLE0011

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• french fry
• beef tri tip
• salt
• pepper
• onion
• tomato
• yellow chili pepper
• white vinegar
• soy sauce
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden, 22 to 24 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Season sliced beef with salt and pepper. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until just cooked and the juices release. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to a plate.
5. 5 Cook and stir onions in beef drippings in the pan until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomato and aji amarillo; cook until tomato softens. Pour in vinegar and soy sauce.
6. 6 Add French fries and beef to the pan. Cover and cook until beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

By Perricholi

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• sausage
• onion
• chickpea
• tomato sauce
• sherry wine
• marsala
• adobo seasoning
• oregano
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Slice sausage lengthwise; cut into ¼-inch slices.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage; brown about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and juices, tomato sauce, and sherry; season with adobo seasoning, oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes (1 hour or more is preferable).

By TOOS64

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• black pepper
• cumin
• oregano
• beer
• tomato
• red onion
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Season chicken thighs with garlic, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.
2. 2 Heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat; cook seasoned chicken until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine beer, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a blender; blend until a smooth sauce forms. Pour sauce over chicken and reduce heat to low; simmer until chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By EcuadorianMom

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• beef flank steak
• beef broth
• tomato sauce
• tomato paste
• green bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• cumin
• cilantro
• olive oil
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2. 2 Transfer steak to a slow cooker; pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Add tomato paste, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, olive oil, and vinegar; stir until well blended.
3. 3 Cover and cook on Low for up to 10 hours, or on High for 4 hours.
4. 4 Shred steak in the slow cooker with two forks.

By Kate Phillips Masterson

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• quinoa
• vegetable broth
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• corn kernel
• black bean
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.

By Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• chicken
• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• garlic
• cilantro
• white rice
• water
• beer
• carrot
• green pea

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot with a lid over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in hot oil until just browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a platter, reserving drippings in the pot.
2. 2 Saute onion and garlic in the retained drippings until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir cilantro into the onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture for 2 minutes more.
3. 3 Return chicken to the pot; add rice, water, beer, carrot, and peas. Place lid on the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice absorbs the liquid completely and is tender, about 20 minutes.

By carla from peru

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• egg
• corn
• onion
• milk
• cornstarch
• butter
• nutmeg
• salt
• black pepper
• pie crust
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place 1 egg into a saucepan cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, immediately remove from the heat and let the egg stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the egg under cold running water in the sink; peel and chop the egg. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the corn and return to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes; strain and set aside to cool.
3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the milk into the saucepan and whisk in the cornstarch. Add the butter, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer whisking constantly, then cook for 2 minutes until the butter has melted and the sauce has thickened. Stir in the hard boiled egg and corn; pour into the pie crust. Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the crust and the pie are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

By Carol C

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• roma tomato
• green bell pepper
• turkey
• apple
• green olive
• pumpkin seed
• ancho chile
• bay leaf
• onion
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Place tomatoes and bell pepper, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl; cover with plastic wrap to steam until skins loosen.
3. 3 Move oven rack to the center position and turn the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4. 4 Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey) and heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey; sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Place breast-side up into the roasting pan; stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
5. 5 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds, ancho chiles, and bay leaves; cook and stir until pumpkin seeds smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender.
6. 6 Remove and discard tomato and bell pepper skins; add to the blender. Add onion and pumpkin seed mixture; blend until becomes a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, adding a little olive brine if desired. Brush sauce onto turkey,
7. 7 Bake turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.

By JENNF45

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• ✓ vegetable oil
• chicken breast
• salt
• onion
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• chicken bouillon granules
• black pepper
• corn tortilla
• water
• tomato sauce
• chicken bouillon granules
• seasoned salt

Instructions

1. 1 Make the tacos: Place chicken breasts and salt into a pot and cover halfway with water. Bring to a boil; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove from the pot and cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Shred into thin pieces.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken, bouillon granules, and black pepper; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Spoon some chicken mixture into the middle of each corn tortilla. Fold tortillas around the filling and secure with a toothpick.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry tortillas in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5. 5 Make the sauce: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tomato sauce, bouillon granules, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve sauce over tacos.

By Nissi Pineda

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• ✓ vegetable oil
• soy sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• cumin
• chicken breast
• pineapple chunk
• white sugar
• potato starch
• tomato paste
• red bell pepper
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken medallions; toss to evenly coat. Set aside to marinate.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine pineapple chunks, syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Boil until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer pineapple chunks to a bowl; leave syrup in the pan off heat.
3. 3 Place potato starch in a bowl. Remove chicken from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Dredge chicken in potato starch; shake off excess.
4. 4 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, working in batches and adding more oil if necessary, and fry until golden brown and crunchy, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
5. 5 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a wok. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until paste darkens, being careful it does not burn. Add bell pepper; cook until slightly softened but still crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken and pineapple chunks; slowly pour in some syrup until mixture is lightly glazed; reserve remaining syrup for another use. Sprinkle with green onions.

By tooth

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• kidney bean
• water
• garlic
• onion
• red bell pepper
• salt
• black pepper
• rice
• coconut milk
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Drain and transfer beans to a stockpot. Add 1 1/2 quarts water (or as needed to cover) and bring to a boil. Add garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the heat and stir in onion, bell pepper, oil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Cook and stir rice in a large saucepan over low heat until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

By kaelirebecca

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• chicken breast
• cilantro
• water
• garlic
• carrot
• pea
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• white rice

Instructions

1. 1 Place the chicken into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover, about 3 cups. Bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until chicken is done. Dice chicken, and reserve cooking liquid.
2. 2 In a food processor or blender, puree cilantro with 1/2 cup water.
3. 3 Heat oil in a saucepan and cook garlic until lightly browned. Pour in 2 cups of the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro puree, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover; cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

By LAURELC1

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• lemon juice
• sugar
• butter
• rum
• banana
• water
• brown rice
• black bean
• tomato
• sausage
• dill
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, and rum in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Arrange bananas cut-side down in the baking dish. Pour enough sauce over bananas to cover, reserving any extra sauce for serving.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bananas are soft and sticky, about 30 minutes.
5. 5 Bring water and brown rice to a boil in another saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
6. 6 Combine black beans and diced tomatoes in a skillet over low heat; heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
7. 7 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage links; cook, flipping often, until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Slice sausage into small pieces.
8. 8 Scoop rice into a large bowl. Pour black beans on top. Sprinkle dill and basil on top. Add sausage; mix gently to combine. Serve bananas alongside.

By Xtreme Love

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• lime zest
• lime juice
• tequila
• honey
• cornstarch
• garlic salt
• black pepper
• chicken breast
• flour tortilla
• tomato
• avocado
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to Broil.
2. 2 Combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, honey, oil, cornstarch, garlic salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, to thicken the sauce.
3. 3 Broil chicken breasts for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through (no longer pink inside). Baste with prepared sauce for last 5 minutes of cooking time.
4. 4 To serve, arrange a folded tortilla on each of 4 plates; add a chicken breast, 2 tomato wedges and some avocado chunks. Drizzle chicken with remaining sauce and garnish with 2 lime wedges.

By Rayna Jordan

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• water
• white rice
• potato
• bread crumb
• beef top sirloin
• salt
• egg
• onion
• tomato
• red chile pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Bring 4 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Cool until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
3. 3 Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Cook sliced potatoes in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
4. 4 Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Season beef with salt and press into the bread crumbs until evenly coated.
5. 5 Heat remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in the deep skillet. Cook beef in batches until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6. 6 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack in eggs and cook until set, about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Combine onions, tomatoes, chile peppers, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt.
8. 8 Layer rice, potatoes, beef, and fried eggs on serving plates. Top with onion and tomato mixture.

By Mara Rene Rada

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• onion
• leek
• garlic
• water
• black bean
• brown sugar
• oregano
• cumin
• bay leaf
• salt
• black pepper
• crouton

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water, black beans, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Discard bay leaves from the soup. Serve with croutons.

By COSMO4

Ingredients

• ✓ vegetable oil
• ✓ vegetable oil
• potato
• pork sausage
• onion
• green onion
• tomato
• cumin
• thyme
• salt
• pepper
• white sandwich bread
• milk
• mozzarella cheese
• parmesan cheese
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
2. 2 Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Add the white onions and green onions; cook another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato, cumin, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
4. 4 Place the bread cubes in a bowl; pour the milk over the bread making sure to wet each piece.
5. 5 Arrange about half of the potato slices into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread the sausage mixture over the potatoes. Top with succeeding layers of the sliced eggs, about half of the moistened bread, the mozzarella cheese, the remaining potato slices, the remaining moistened bread, and finally the Parmesan cheese.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until heated completely, about 30 minutes.

By Luis Gustavo Vanegas