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Mojo de Ajo

Mojo de Ajo

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chipotles in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Allow to soak for 3 minutes; drain. Remove the stems and seeds from the peppers and discard. Cut the peppers into thin strips.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook the garlic in the oil until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the peppers and the lime juice; simmer 5 minutes; season with the salt. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

By Bill Echols

Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  2. 2 Place tapioca flour in a mixing bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine milk, olive oil, and salt in a pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Immediately remove from heat and pour into tapioca in the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough starts to form. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add eggs, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and cayenne to the bowl; stir with a fork until thoroughly combined. Use a medium ice cream scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Poke down any jagged bits using a wet finger if desired.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Churrascaria-Style Picanha

Churrascaria-Style Picanha

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix crushed garlic and salt together in a bowl until it makes a paste.
  2. 2 Rub garlic paste all over meat. Place in a bowl; cover with lemon juice. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours. Remove meat from lemon juice. Baste with olive oil.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook meat on the preheated grill, turning frequently until outer edges are charred, but center is still raw, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; slice off charred edges, cutting against grain.
  5. 5 Return raw meat to the grill. Cook until meat is firm and slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Brazilian Collard Greens (Couve a Mineira)

Brazilian Collard Greens (Couve a Mineira)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather collard leaves and roll into a log-shaped bundle; slice bundle crosswise into thin strips.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add collard greens; simmer until bright green, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained collard greens, onion, sea salt, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

By Paleo

Cuban-Style Yuca

Cuban-Style Yuca

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yuca into a pan and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; place yuca on a serving plate.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.

By Cocina JNOTS

Cuban Chicken Sandwich

Cuban Chicken Sandwich

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet until flattened. Transfer chicken to a resealable plastic bag; add enough mojo marinade to cover chicken. Toss to coat in marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken tenders from marinade, shake off excess, and place in the skillet. Discard remaining marinade. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. 3 Add sliced onion to the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if necessary; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4 Cut Cuban bread into 4 rolls; slice each roll in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread mustard on bottom and top of each roll to cover. Divide and place pickle slices on bottom rolls, followed by chicken, Swiss cheese, and onion. Cut each sandwich in half at an angle; serve.

By lutzflcat

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

Easy Chimichurri Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, oregano, and salt in a small bowl and set aside until oregano has softened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, shallot, and jalapeno in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water-oregano mixture and red wine vinegar and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  3. 3 Cover chimichurri sauce and let sit at room temperature until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.

By Chef Nate

Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew)

Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat; add the onion and cover. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the squash, great Northern beans, and lima beans into the pot; pour the chicken stock over the mixture. Cover and cook until the squash is tender and beginning to break apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the corn and basil into the stew; cook until the stew reaches the consistency of pancake batter, about 10 minutes more. Sprinkle the chopped banana pepper over individual portions to serve.

By Stefanie N

Easy Brazilian Spiced Salmon

Easy Brazilian Spiced Salmon

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Mix olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika, paprika, and chile powder together in a bowl. Spread mixture over salmon fillets. Squeeze lemon juice on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 13 to 15 minutes.

By Robbie Wise

Fricase de Pollo

Fricase de Pollo

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in red bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden.
  2. 2 Dissolve tomato paste in 1 cup water and pour it into the pressure cooker. Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in the pan so the pieces are evenly spaced. Add enough water so that the chicken is nearly covered.
  3. 3 Seal the pressure cooker and bring up to pressure over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, maintaining full pressure; cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to drop naturally, about 20 minutes. Season chicken with salt to taste.

By tiffaniepiphany

Cuban Beans and Rice

Cuban Beans and Rice

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic. When onion is translucent, add salt and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and cook, 2 minutes. Stir in beans and rice.
  2. 2 Pour liquid from beans into a large measuring cup and add enough water to reach a volume of 2 1/2 cups; pour into beans. Cover and cook on low, 45 to 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

By Chris Barila

Mojo Shrimp

Mojo Shrimp

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the marinade: Whisk oil, lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and cumin together in a glass or ceramic bowl.
  2. 2 Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp into marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Reserve marinade.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink and opaque, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
  5. 5 Pour reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Serve alongside shrimp.

By Yoly

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

Costa Rican Gallo Pinto

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and saute until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in black beans with their juices, salt, and pepper. Saute until some of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice.
  2. 2 Cover and let simmer until vegetables are soft and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.

By Nat May

Cuban Pork

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

Mojo Pollo Asada (Roast Chicken)

Mojo Pollo Asada (Roast Chicken)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. Meanwhile, mash cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together in a heat-proof bowl until a paste forms.
  2. 2 Remove oil from the heat and whisk in paste; allow to cool slightly. Stir in lime juice and orange juice.
  3. 3 Place chicken into a large resealable bag; pour in marinade and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Arrange chicken in a roasting pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By karmicflower

Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes

Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri; combine parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
  6. 6 Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.

By JennCrippen

Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)

Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

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 and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Cook chile peppers in boiling water until soft, about 5 minutes. Run chiles under cold water until cool enough to handle; remove and discard skins.
  4. 4 Add onion, chile peppers, cream cheese, queso fresco, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, and black pepper to a blender; blend until smooth. Stream evaporated milk into blended mixture with the blender on until sauce is creamy.
  5. 5 Arrange 1 lettuce leaf onto each of 8 plates. Halve potatoes and arrange 3 halves onto each lettuce leaf. Pour sauce over potatoes. Top each serving with an egg half and 2 olive halves.

By marco

Mojo Grilling Marinade

Mojo Grilling Marinade

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse garlic and onion in a blender until very finely chopped.
  2. 2 Add orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, salt, oregano, hot pepper sauce, cumin, lemon pepper, and black pepper. Blend until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. 3 Pour in olive oil; blend until smooth.

By Deb Blagg

Oat Soup

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

Chilean Pebre Sauce

Chilean Pebre Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine scallions, tomatoes, cilantro, red wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, garlic, olive oil, and garlic salt in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until reaches desired consistency. Refrigerate to let flavors blend, about 2 hours.

By bdweld

Argentinean Chimichurri

Argentinean Chimichurri

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir olive oil and lemon juice together with garlic, shallot, parsley, basil, thyme, and oregano; season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to stand for 2 hours at room temperature before serving; store remaining chimichurri in refrigerator.

By ryalibertino

Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add rice, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to lightly toast the rice and warm the spices until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in black beans and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Eileen Mintz

Chimichurri Marinade

Chimichurri Marinade

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash parsley and remove the larger stems.
  2. 2 Combine parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, red wine vinegar, anchovy fillets, salt, and pepper in a blender. With blender on high speed, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Scrape down to sides as necessary and add slowly add remaining olive oil, with the processor running, until a thick paste forms.

By phillyguy26

Mexican Beef Supreme

Mexican Beef Supreme

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook for a few minutes, then stir in the beef, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until meat is evenly browned.
  2. 2 While the meat is cooking, stir together the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro and green onion. When the meat is browned, stir in the cilantro mixture and oregano. Pour in the salsa, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through.

By Melissa

Air Fryer Pão de Queijo

Air Fryer Pão de Queijo

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix sweet manioc and sour manioc starches together in a bowl until fully combined.
  3. 3 Combine milk, water, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add starches. Stir until liquid is absorbed; mixture will be very dry. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool just until safe to handle.
  4. 4 Add eggs to starch mixture in the saucepan; mix until smooth and dough pulls away from the sides. Add Cheddar cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; mix well.
  5. 5 Using gloved or lightly oiled hands, pinch off a golfball-sized piece of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining dough. Line the air fryer with a piece of parchment paper. Place balls into the basket in batches, approximately 1 inch apart.
  6. 6 Bake in the air fryer until browned outside, 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining balls.

By Buckwheat Queen