Tips for Pressure Cooking & My Recipe for Carne con Papa-MainPhoto

Tips for Pressure Cooking & My Recipe for Carne con Papa

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I shared the essence and basic cooking nature of making sofrito in my last article. I also mentioned, in different words, how pressure-cooking was an act of thorough technique, reserved for the expert. I finally became one and hope to entice…

Grilled Salmon with Red Papaya-Tequila Sauce

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Salmon is such a versatile fish that it goes well even with sweet flavors, like this fruity red sauce the color of a Pacific sunset. Red papaya (also called Mexican papaya) not only has a more intense color than the golden variety, its flavor…

Caribbean Potato Salad from Goya®

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Easy Caribbean Potato Salad with Vegetables Peek into the kitchen of Puerto Rican and Dominican homes during any family fiesta and you’re sure to find this Caribbean Potato Salad. And for good reason! Chock-full of veggies, flavored with…
GOYA-Authentic Mexican Quesadillas

Authentic Mexican Quesadillas: Cheese Quesadillas the Traditional Way!

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It only takes five ingredients and 30 minutes to bring the authentic flavors of Jalisco, Mexico into your kitchen tonight! Quesadillas—the authentic way—are made by filling an uncooked tortilla with cheese, folding in half and cooking on…
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Garden Fresh: Tomatoes & Cucumbers with Sherry Vinaigrette

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The best time to make this salad is at the height of summer, preferably as soon as you’ve returned from the farm stand, farmers’ market, or your own backyard garden with an armful of fresh, fragrant tomatoes in tow.  (Okay, tomatoes…
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Churrasco: Nicaraguan-Style Grilled Beef Tenderloin

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  Churrasco is the Argentinian word for grilled beef. But it was Nicaraguan immigrants of the Sandinista era who popularized the dish in Miami. Today, we have dozens of Nicaraguan steak houses, ranging from ranch house-style restaurants…
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Grilled Chicken with Fresh Fig Salsita

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There is tradition and there is innovation. And in between? For a taste of modern Spanish cuisine, I scour local food publications and the recipe supplements of popular women’s magazines. “Spanish women,” says my friend Toni Monné,…
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Healthy Recipes for a Quick Caribbean Cookout

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Grill your way to good health with a Caribbean cookout! Toss boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pineapple marinade, thread onto skewers and grill. Add them to a plate of Puerto Rican-style Pink Beans and Rice, featuring GOYA® Low Sodium…
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Zarela's Ensalada Girasol (Sunflower Salad)

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This beautiful and tasty salad combines the great flavors of boiled chicken, smoky chipotle, and sweet mango.  It’s also wonderfully adaptable – as I’m sure you’ll discover (see note below).  For a nonmeat version, use your…