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Avocado Cream Sauce
Pantry American

Avocado Cream Sauce

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine avocados, green onions, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and tarragon in the bowl of a food processor; purée until smooth.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in avocado purée; cook and stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add cream; cook until heated through, but not boiling. Season with salt.

By KSANFORD77

Brine for Smoked Salmon
Pantry American

Brine for Smoked Salmon

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a large bowl or small bucket. If using a pot, use one that does not contain aluminum. Stir in salt, white sugar, brown sugar, seasoning mix, lemon pepper, and black pepper. Add onion, lemons, oranges, lime, garlic, and hot pepper sauce.
  2. 2 Soak your salmon in this brine in the refrigerator for 12 to 36 hours.
  3. 3 Smoke using your desired method (see tip below).

By Mike O

How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce
Pantry Thai

How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place peanut butter into a mixing bowl. Whisk in garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined, followed by lime juice and Sriracha.
  2. 2 Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour hot coconut milk over peanut butter mixture and whisk until smooth.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.

By John Mitzewich

Argentinian-Style Ribs
Dinner Latin American

Argentinian-Style Ribs

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Coat ribs heavily with salt.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
  4. 4 Transfer ribs to a large glass serving dish and squeeze lime wedges over top. Serve immediately.

By DRIBBS

Caipirinha
Drink Latin American

Caipirinha

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Squeeze lime wedges into a large rocks glass, then drop them in. Add sugar and muddle until juices release.
  2. 2 Pour in cachaça and ice. Stir well until sugar is mostly dissolved. Enjoy!

By CAMILLA362

Caipirinha Cocktail
Drink Latin American

Caipirinha Cocktail

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and lime quarters in a pint glass. Crush and mix together using a cocktail muddler. Add cachaca and stir. Fill with ice and stir again.

By Allrecipes

Quick Brazilian Lemonade
Drink Latin American

Quick Brazilian Lemonade

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cold water and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves; chill in the refrigerator.
  2. 2 Cut ends off each lime; cut each lime into 8 segments.
  3. 3 Place chilled sugar-water mixture and lime segments, in batches, in a blender; pulse several times. Pour lime mixture through a strainer into a pitcher.
  4. 4 Stir cream of coconut into lime mixture until well combined. Serve immediately.

By kndritter

Yuca Frita
Dinner Latin American

Yuca Frita

3.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the yuca fries in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown them evenly. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon or spatula and season with salt. Squeeze lime juice over them if you like and serve immediately.

By Kristen O'Brien

Mojitos by the Pitcher
Drink Latin American

Mojitos by the Pitcher

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Muddle sugar and mint leaves together in a pitcher until leaves are well broken down.
  3. 3 Add limes and muddle until limes are juiced.
  4. 4 Pour rum into sugar mixture; add club soda and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By malgal

Cuban Mojito
Drink Latin American

Cuban Mojito

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 1 teaspoon sugar each into two 12-ounce glasses. Squeeze juice from a lime wedge into each glass and drop in the wedge. Place 2 mint sprigs into each glass. Use a spoon or muddler to mash lime mixture together in the bottom of the glasses.
  2. 2 Fill each glass about half full with crushed ice. Pour 1/4 cup rum into each glass. Fill the glasses with club soda, stir, and garnish with remaining lime wedges.

By TealaB

Mojito Perfecto
Drink Latin American

Mojito Perfecto

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put 3 mint leaves and 2 teaspoons sugar into each of 2 glass tumblers; vigorously stir sugar and mint together, crushing mint with the back of a spoon to release oils.
  2. 2 Add 3 lime wedges to each glass; again stir vigorously to release some lime juice.
  3. 3 Pour 1 jigger rum into each glass, then fill glasses with ice cubes. Top with carbonated water; stir.

By Alycia Trapp

The Real Mojito
Drink Latin American

The Real Mojito

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler and crush to release mint oils and lime juice.
  3. 3 Add remaining lime wedges and 2 tablespoons sugar, and muddle again to release the lime juice. Do not strain the mixture.
  4. 4 Fill the glass almost to the top with ice.
  5. 5 Pour in rum and fill the glass with club soda.
  6. 6 Stir, taste, and add more sugar if desired.

By Brandy

Brazilian Quentao
Drink Latin American

Brazilian Quentao

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. Add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. Strain before serving.

By JESSYSCHREIER

Cuban Pork
Dinner Latin American

Cuban Pork

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Flatten the pork tenderloin slices slightly, and set aside. In a bowl, mix together the lime zest, olive oil, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Reserve the lime juice. Rub the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the pork slices.
  2. 2 Spray a heavy skillet or ridged grill pan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pan-fry the pork slices until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side. After you turn the meat over, pour the reserved lime juice over the meat and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center. Serve hot, topped with pan juices.

By rainyk