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Arepas
Lunch Latin American

Arepas

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
11 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk to a simmer in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  2. 2 Combine arepas flour, grated Monterey Jack cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the hot milk mixture and honey; stir until combined. Let mixture sit until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes. Dough will continue to stiffen.
  3. 3 Form dough into 12 balls about 2 inches in diameter. Flatten between palms into 3 1/2- to 4-inch arepa patties about 1/3-inch thick.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 to 4 arepas at a time until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Slice each arepa in half crosswise and stuff a portion of chicken, sliced Monterey Jack cheese, and avocado between the halves.

By beckinoles

Chef John's Cuban Sandwich
Lunch Latin American

Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl to make sauce.
  3. 3 Trim off ends of bread. Cut loaf in half and evenly split bread to make tops and bottoms of two sandwiches.
  4. 4 Spread each half on both sides generously with mayo-mustard sauce.
  5. 5 Divide sandwich ingredients between the two bottom halves in this order: 2 slices Swiss cheese, 3 slices ham, hot cooked pork, pickle slices, and 2 more slices Swiss cheese. Place tops on sandwiches.
  6. 6 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and press down with a heavy weight, such as another skillet or foil-wrapped bricks. Toast sandwiches until bread is crisp and filling is heated through, 3 or 4 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Jicama Salad with Mango and Lime
Lunch Latin American

Jicama Salad with Mango and Lime

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the salad: Toss jicama, bell pepper, mango, and red onion together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Stir cilantro, honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

By GF mama

Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice
Lunch Latin American

Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 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 Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add black beans and liquid from can, chorizo, chicken stock, picante sauce, bay leaves, paprika, vinegar, cumin, sugar, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Uncover the pan; continue cooking until mixture reaches desired consistency, about 20 minutes more. Discard bay leaves, taste, adjust seasoning.

By Fancy Nancy

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Lunch Latin American

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, onion, cilantro, and garlic to hot oil and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add salt and cayenne, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is heated through.

By Trey

Basic Ceviche
Lunch Latin American

Basic Ceviche

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place fish into a flat dish; cover with lime juice. Chill fish in refrigerator until tender and opaque, at least 3 hours. Drain lime juice.
  2. 2 Mix tomato, cilantro, green bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; add fish and stir. Chill in refrigerator until flavors blend, about 1 hour.

By Spencer Serena

Avocado-Lime Shrimp Salad (Ensalada de Camarones con Aguacate y Limon)
Lunch Latin American

Avocado-Lime Shrimp Salad (Ensalada de Camarones con Aguacate y Limon)

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut shrimp into 2 or 3 pieces and place in a large bowl. Add avocados, red and yellow tomatoes, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and lime juice; mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

By La AfroCubana

Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)
Lunch Latin American

Peruvian Chicken Soup (Aguadito de Pollo)

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and serrano chili; cook until the onion has softened, about 1 minute. Add the chicken, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the cilantro, peas, corn, and red pepper; cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, potatoes, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is opaque and the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

By Jose Mendoza

Homemade Albondigas Soup
Lunch Latin American

Homemade Albondigas Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place ground beef, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onion, garlic, garlic salt, and onion powder in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; mix gently until combined. Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  3. 3 Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned all over. Transfer meatballs to a plate and set aside. (Meatballs do not need to be fully cooked since they will finish cooking in the soup.)
  4. 4 Cook and stir remaining onion in the same skillet over medium-low heat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a large pot.
  5. 5 Pour chicken broth into the pot with onions. Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 Add meatballs and remaining cilantro; simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Melissa Washington

Argentinean Potato Salad
Lunch Latin American

Argentinean Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender yet firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
  2. 2 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Cover the pan and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop eggs. Add to potatoes in the serving bowl. Stir in mixed vegetables until combined.
  3. 3 Make dressing: Combine mayonnaise, olives, lemon juice, pepper, mustard, dill, and salt in a separate bowl; stir until blended.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over potato mixture. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour to overnight.

By Saul

Toasted Cuban Sandwich
Lunch Latin American

Toasted Cuban Sandwich

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, ground chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic basil spread, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the hot oil until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Add half the jalapeno pepper rings and cook until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve remaining jalapeno rings.
  4. 4 Spread each ciabatta roll with 1 tablespoon sweet hot mustard and 2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise. Evenly divide the Swiss cheese slices, slices of pork loin, ham, dill pickles, and remaining jalapeno rings among the four sandwiches. Top with cooked onion mixture.
  5. 5 Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread is toasted and warm, 4 to 5 minutes.

By Allrecipes

Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)
Lunch Latin American

Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

By Jenny

Oat Soup
Lunch Latin American

Oat Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive oil, and let it heat up. Add the oats; cook and stir until toasted.
  2. 2 In a blender or large food processor, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1 cup of water, and cilantro. Blend until smooth. Pour into the pan with the toasted oats. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Mix in the salt and chicken bouillon. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Enjoy hot or warm.

By AlejandraGomez

Red Salad
Lunch Latin American

Red Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water, and add beets. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes. Add potatoes to the water, and continue to cook for another 30 minutes. Add carrots, and continue boiling until everything is soft, about 15 minutes. Drain, and let the vegetables cool until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Cut vegetables into cubes, and place them in a serving bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is well coated. Serve warm.

By eLi

Bolivian Saltenas
Lunch Latin American

Bolivian Saltenas

4.1

Prep
90 min
Cook
40 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sprinkle the gelatin over the 1/2 cup cold water in a heat-proof dish; set aside for 10 minutes. Microwave the rehydrated gelatin for 30 seconds or until melted (or melt it over a pot of simmering water). Transfer the melted gelatin to a small bowl and refrigerate until set.
  2. 2 Place the potatoes into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Remove from water, allow to cool, and shred into a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, and cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir in the shredded potatoes, peas, spring onion, parsley, 4 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper, and 3 tablespoons jalapeno sauce (optional). Simmer filling until hot, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. 4 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper.
  5. 5 Combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (This can also be done in a food processor: pulse the butter and flour mixture until it looks like cornmeal. Turn mixture into a bowl and proceed.) Slowly add the hot water and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Keep the dough covered with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel to keep it warm. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and roll them into balls. Keep the other balls of dough covered with a towel while you roll out each round.
  6. 6 On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Whisk the beaten eggs and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl. Lightly brush egg wash on the edges of the dough circle. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat filling on one half of the dough round; top it with about a 1/2 teaspoon of hard-boiled egg, 1/4 teaspoon of gelatin, a few sliced black olives, and some raisins.
  7. 7 Fold the dough over the filling. Seal and scallop the edges of the dough together. To scallop, start at one edge of the half circle: fold a small piece of dough (the size of your fingernail) over the seam and press gently. Fold another small piece of dough over the seam so that it overlaps the first piece; repeat until you have sealed the half circle. (You may also seal the saltenas by pressing a fork around edges.)
  8. 8 Place the saltena on the prepared baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough and filling. Whisk the paprika into the remaining egg wash and brush the saltenas with the egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By happymommyx4

Beef Empanadas with Olives and Raisins
Lunch Latin American

Beef Empanadas with Olives and Raisins

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
  3. 3 Mix hard-boiled eggs, olives, raisins, and parsley into the meat mixture.
  4. 4 Using a spoon or your fingers, take a little of the ground beef mixture and place it in the middle of the dough discs. Fold the disc over and crimp the edges on both sides with the fork, leaving an indentation in the dough. Coat the outsides of the empanadas with egg yolk using a brush and place on a flat baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the shells are somewhat browned, 24 to 28 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before enjoying.

By Joelorado

Guatemalan Chilaquilas
Lunch Latin American

Guatemalan Chilaquilas

3.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
4 min
Total
29 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomato and red onion in a food processor; blend, slowly adding queso fresco, until a paste forms.
  2. 2 Fold corn tortillas in half and fill them with the tomato and red onion paste.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Add egg yolks one by one, mixing thoroughly until blended into the egg whites.
  4. 4 Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip 1 filled tortilla into the egg mixture to coat both sides, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and filled tortillas.

By Maria Pereira

Purple Fiddle Hummus
Lunch American

Purple Fiddle Hummus

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garbanzo beans, cilantro, and onion in a blender or food processor until roughly chopped; stir. Add garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and sea salt; pulse, adding reserved garbanzo liquid until desired thickness is reached. Pour olive oil and lemon juice into hummus and stir.

By Jessica

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling
Lunch

Grown-Up Egg Salad Filling

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl; go easy on the spice if you don't like a lot of heat. Add eggs and mash with a fork. Add Cheddar cheese and crumbled cooked bacon. Mix until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By thedailygourmet

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast
Lunch

Asparagus and Blue Cheese Avocado Toast

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast bread and spread with butter. Top with smashed avocado. Lay the asparagus spears horizontally over the avocado, alternating which way they face. Sprinkle with blue cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By Kim's Cooking Now