Peru is the cradle of many of the world’s most powerful superfoods, and not only has the civilzation learned to showcase unique and luscious ingredients, but they’ve also perfected the ways of using them in the kitchen. Cocatea, made with coca leaves, may sound dangerous and taboo to a foreigner, but it has been [...]
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A Healthy Look At Peru
February 16th, 2013 
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Posted in Central America, Healthy, Lite Latin 
Tags: Food from Peru, Peruvian Recipes, Recipes from Peru 
No Comments »Portland’s Latin Food Truck Scene
January 10th, 2013 Mike The Portland Oregon food scene is famous for its varied cuisine and its amazing food truck scene. Our friends at Latin Kitchen found some of the best Latin food trucks in the Rose City. The Hispanic Food Network is always looking for the best articles, recipes and ideas that you find on the internet. [...]
Posted in Brazil, Central America, Cinco De Mayo, Cuban, Latin American, Mexican, Puerto Rican Tags: best Mexican Food Trucks, Food Trucks In Portland, HFNTV, Hispanic Food, Hispanic Food Network, Hispanic Recipes, Mexican Food Trucks, Mexican Food Trucks Portland, Mexican Recipes, Open a food truck, Portland Food Trucks No Comments »How to make Tostones (Fried Plantains) Video
July 6th, 2012 Mike The Hispanic Food Network presents an easy to make tostones recipe we know you’ll love. Tostones are a favorite in Cuban, South America and parts of Mexico. They’re extremely easy to make and tostones make a great addition to any meal. Enjoy!
Costa Rican Gallo Pinto Bean Recipe
July 5th, 2012 Mike The Hispanic Food Network has found an easy to make Costa Rican dish that is often eaten for breakfast in the country. Ingredients: Servings: 6 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 onion, chopped (small) 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped 4 tablespoons salsa, lizano or 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger salt & freshly [...]
How To Make Sweet Plantains
July 5th, 2012 Mike very ripe plantains (when the skin is yellow with spots of black they’re perfect) cooking spray Directions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cut the ends off of the plantains and peel. Cut each plantain on the diagonal into 1/2 inch slices. Arrange in single layer and coat tops with [...]
Tacos Ticos (Costa Rican Tacos) – Recipe
June 30th, 2012 Mike Ingredients: Taco Filling: 0.5 kg cooked and shredded beef 20 corn tortillas 2 cups of shredded cabbage 2-3 tomatoes, cut in cubes fresh coriander, finely chopped half cup of grated cheese oil Tabasco sauce Sauce: 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon Worcester Sauce Preparation: Blend all the sauce ingredients together first. Then fill each tortilla with meat, roll [...]
Costa Rican Black Bean Soup
June 27th, 2012 Mike Ingredients 1 cup celery, finely diced 1 medium sweet onions, finely diced 1 medium red peppers, finely diced 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional) 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups black beans, canned including liquid ( 4 – 15 oz. [...]
Salvadorean Pupusas with Cabbage Salad
April 27th, 2012 Founder Ingredients For the Pupusas: 2 cups Instant Corn Dough Mix 1 Tsp. Adobo without Pepper 3 cups hot water For the filling: 1 can (16 oz.) Refried Red Beans (Volteados Style) 1 package (8 oz.) white cheese or other salty mild, shredded cheese For the Cabbage Salad: Directions 1. In a bowl, combine [...]