1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

cornmeal dumplings stuffed with meat (poultry)
...ound boneless chicken or pork
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups sliced ripe tomatoes
1 chile guajillo, seeds and stem removed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups Masa Harina
8 tablespoons margarine (at...

cornstarch cookies (desserts)
...arch
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter ( no substitutions)
2 ounces coconut, freshly grated (optional)

Preheat oven to 37...

costa rican marinade (souces and ingredients)
...ime juice
1/4 cup tomato juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, or
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 te...

cream cheese flan (desserts)
...an
16 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
7 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

docinhos de abobora (desserts)
... Brazil!

1 cup pureed pumpkin
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups grated coconut
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon ground cloves

Cook all together, stirring constantly until the...

ensalada criolla (vegetables and salads)
...ell peppers
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cut all the ingredients in small pieces, then add the dressing. Chill until serving time.

S...

feijoada (beef pork lamb veal)
...national dish of Brazil. Although usually involving several days for the preparation and traditionally calling for pig feet, ears and tail, this version is made with readily-available pork cuts. Serve...

flank steak with chimichurri sauce (beef pork lamb veal)
...eats marinated in a chimichurri sauce.

1 (1 1/2 pound) beef flank steak
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup minced p...

fresh corn areapas (arepas de choclo)
...f corn, or substitute 1 1/2 cup frozen
    corn kernels (defrosted) plus 1 tablespoon milk
3/4 cup cornmeal (for arepas*)
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, soften...

fried black bean paste (sauces and ingredients)
... cups black bean purée (canned
    refried black beans)
1 tablespoon oil

Heat oil over moderate heat in skillet. Add bean purée and mix well with wooden spoon. Stir until ...

fried fish in pungent sauce (seafood)
...he means "pickled" in Spanish, referring to the sweet and sour flavor obtained with brown sugar, ginger and vinegar. This is usually served as an appetizer.

1/4 cup olive oil or vegeta...

greens with bacon (vegetables and salads)
...ale
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Freshly ground black pepper

Remove stems from collard greens; cut leaves in...

guacamole (misc)
...read and relish. As a marinade, it is slathered on beef, chicken, fish and shellfish before grilling. As a spread, it is generally put on crusty corn cakes (arepas de choclo).

1/3 cup extra-virg...

guatemala style chicken and rice (poultry)
...nds chicken pieces, skin and fat discarded
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
1/2 cup chopped ripe tom...

guatemala style rice (potatoes, rice, noodles, starch)
...
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, sweet red
    peppers, finely chopped, and green peas)
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken stock

He...

guava bread (bread)
...1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more as need...

hallacas (beef pork lamb veal)
... cups water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned chickpeas
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tomatoes, chopped
4 onions, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried ground ch...

jocon (poultry)
...erving pieces,
    loose skin and fat discarded
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tortillas, sliced
1 tablespoon pepitoria (squash seeds)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 cup ci...

lean picadillo pie (beef pork lamb veal)
...ped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins
12 sliced pimento-stuffed olives
2 tabl...

little latin meatballs (albondiguitas)
...pound ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
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