Cuisine: Hispanic
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Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja, meaning “old clothes” in Spanish is a traditional Cuban dish. It is typically made with beef, but I’ve also enjoyed it with duck. It’s served over rice and goes great with some platanitos maduros – sweet plantains for just under $2 per serving.
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Cheesy Chicken Taquitos
Cheesy chicken taquitos are a tasty homemade treat that has a hint of spice and hot, melty cheese. For less than $9 a batch, homemade taquitos are a great dinner that will be requested again and again.
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Brazilian Caipirinha
The Brazilian national cocktail is the Caipirinha. It’s a strong drink traditionally made with lime, sugar, ice and cachaça; a Brazilian liquor distilled from sugar cane. For only $1.25 per drink whip up a batch to enjoy this summer!
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Cuban Ham Croquettes (Croquetas de Jamón)
Cuban ham croquettes are a great snack and one of my favorite things to eat when I’m home in Florida.
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Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos
Guava and cream cheese pastelitos or Cuban pastries are one of the foods that I miss most from South Florida. This super easy recipe only requires assembly, baking, and not eating them all while you’re cooking! I love to eat slices of guava and cream cheese while assembling. It’s too good to resist! For only…
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Bean and Cheese Hot Tamales
These Hot Tamales have a bean and cheese filling that is a little spicy! For under $6.50, this is a great dinner recipe that keeps well in the freezer. Tamales are definitely a time consuming dish to make so they are usually filled with love and only for special occasions! Or, you can make a…
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Mexican Street Corn
For only $1.60 per batch this Mexican Street Corn is sure to spice up your taco night. It is a simple recipe that just requires microwaving and mixing. So anyone’s cooking skills can make it delicious!
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Queso Arepas (Carnival Style)
This recipe is my homemade gringa version or queso arepas that you can make at home for under $4 in only 20 minutes!
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Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burritos
This is another of my husband’s recipes that I love! These sweet and spicy breakfast burritos are made with chorizo for spice and my favorite sweet chili sauce for an exciting Asian twist on Mexican breakfast burritos. At only $3 for breakfast for two, this breakfast is a popular one! It’s also our go to…
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Homemade Chorizo Sausage
This homemade spicy chorizo sausage recipe is less than $2 per pound. It is packed full of flavor and by making it at home, you control your spice and salt levels!