Latin American

The elusive arepa. They are not hard to make at home and you don’t need any special equipment. Here’s how to do it:       Ingredients Arepas Three ways to Happiness 1 cup ORGANIC – Pre-cooked masa harina 1 cup finely shredded Mexican-style cheese 9 oz milk generous pinch …

Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce This is a great new way to make green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. Check it out. Ingredients Green bean casserole with chipotle cream sauce 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2″ pieces 1 lb button mushrooms, sliced in 1/4 ” …

It’s hard to find these empanadas where we live, although in Tampa and other places, they are abundant, so we made our own. They are not fried, which is a plus also and I think your family will love VIDEO SERIO COOKS MINI EMPANADAS . INGREDIENTS – VIDEO: SERIO COOKS …

Empanada Burgers, Avocado Spread and Watermelon Pickles-If you are tired of the same old burger, this one is a little different. Not a big fan of pickles? Caramelize an onion instead (slice it thinly and slowly saute until golden and sweet) and add it on top of the avocado/goat cheese. …

You remember. Walk in to nearly any American home on Thanksgiving and the smells of tasty food are heady. Likely, you didn’t eat all day in anticipation of all the festive dishes coming your way. But who wants the same old Turkey Day fare? This is recipe number one of …

Arroz con pollo in this area is a regional, classic dish and I truly love it. This is another take on this area staple, with Japonica rice (a black and mahogany rice) with saffron infused white beans and grilled chicken. It has very few ingredients, and other than the time …

This is a pork dish I developed a year or two ago for a potential restaurant menu. The plantain really sweetens and softens while it cooks, lending a complimentary flavor to the pork. Yes, I use Jasmine rice. I hate clumpy, gummy rice and I get the best results with …

Datil peppers arrived in Florida around 1777 when the Minorcans arrived in St. Augustine. While the pepper is related to other members of the capsicum family, it is very unique in flavor. It is as hot as a Habanero but also has a fruity quality. I’ve never tasted another pepper …