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32 recipes
DinnerEnchiladas Potosinas, Red Chile Masa Filled with Cheese
Enchiladas potosinas are small turnovers of corn dough dyed red with ancho and guajillo chiles, filled with queso fresco and fried. 16 for 4 people in 85 minutes, with masa harina, US and UK cheese swaps and a make-ahead plan.
DinnerAnticuchos, Peruvian Beef Heart Skewers on the Grill
Anticuchos are Peruvian beef heart skewers marinated in aji panca, vinegar, garlic and cumin, then seared hot to 160°F (71°C). How to trim a heart, where to buy it in the US and UK, a grill pan method, rocoto sauce and swaps.
DinnerArroz Chaufa, Peruvian Fried Rice with Chicken and Ginger
Arroz chaufa is Peruvian fried rice from the chifa kitchen: day-old rice toasted over high heat with chicken, egg, scallions, ginger and soy sauce. How much soy to use, a skillet method without a wok, and beef or shrimp versions.
DinnerLomo Saltado, Peruvian Beef Stir Fry with Fries and Rice
Lomo saltado is a Peruvian beef stir fry of seared steak strips, red onion, tomato and aji amarillo in a soy and vinegar sauce, with fries and rice. Which steak to buy, aji amarillo swaps, batch searing and leftovers. Serves 4.
DinnerPeruvian Chicken, Pollo a la Brasa with Green Sauce
Peruvian chicken, or pollo a la brasa, made in the oven: a whole bird marinated overnight in soy sauce, aji panca and cumin, roasted on a rack to 165°F. With aji verde green sauce, US and UK swaps, times by weight and an air fryer option.
DinnerTallarines Verdes, Peruvian Green Spaghetti in 30 Minutes
Tallarines verdes is Peruvian green spaghetti in a blended sauce of spinach, basil, queso fresco, evaporated milk and pecans. How to keep it bright green, US and UK cheese swaps, and serving it with breaded steak, 30 minutes for 4.
DinnerColombian Stuffed Pork Loin, a Christmas Eve Roast
Colombian stuffed pork loin for Christmas Eve, butterflied and rolled around bacon, prunes and mozzarella, then roasted at 350°F (180°C). How to roll-cut and tie it, the 165°F rule for stuffing, pan sauce, make-ahead plan, serves 8.
DinnerCuban Roast Pork (Lechon Asado) with Sour Orange Mojo
Cuban roast pork, or lechon asado, is a skin-on pork shoulder soaked overnight in garlic and sour orange mojo, then oven-roasted. Pull it at 170°F (77°C) to slice or 195°F (90°C) to shred, with crackling skin, for 8.
DinnerCreamy Mashed Potatoes, Made Ahead for a Latin Christmas
Creamy mashed potatoes made with floury russets or Maris Pipers, started in cold salted water and mashed by hand so they never turn gluey. How much to make for 6, 12 or 20, how to make them the day before Nochebuena and reheat them soft.
DinnerMexican Christmas Rice with Pecans and Raisins
Mexican Christmas rice is a buttery, savoury side dish of white rice cooked in stock with raisins and toasted pecans, served with the holiday roast. Makes 8 in 55 minutes, with amounts for up to 20 and a plan for cooking it ahead.
DinnerMexican Christmas Stuffed Chicken with Chorizo Stuffing
Mexican Christmas stuffed chicken, a 5¼ lb roaster filled with chorizo, bolillo and apple stuffing and roasted at 350°F (180°C) to 165°F (74°C). Serves 6, with roasting times by weight, a make-ahead plan and US and UK swaps.
DinnerMexican Red Spaghetti (Espagueti Rojo), Creamy and Smoky
Mexican red spaghetti is pasta in a blended, pan-fried tomato sauce finished with crema and cream cheese, a holiday side for ham or turkey. How to keep the cream from splitting, chipotle heat levels, and amounts for 6 or 20.
DinnerLatin Christmas Turkey with Picadillo Stuffing
Latin Christmas turkey with a Mexican-style picadillo stuffing of pork, beef, apple, dried fruit and nuts, roasted at 325°F (165°C) to 165°F (74°C). Times by the pound, thawing, gravy and a Christmas Eve plan for 10.
DinnerMexican Adobo Pork Leg, Pierna Adobada for Christmas
Mexican adobo pork leg, or pierna adobada, is a bone-in fresh ham rubbed with guajillo, ancho and orange adobo and roasted under foil at 325°F (160°C). What to buy in the US or UK, a Christmas Eve timeline and leftover tortas.
DinnerMexican White Spaghetti (Espagueti Blanco) for Christmas
Mexican white spaghetti is pasta in a blended sauce of crema, cream cheese and butter, the creamy side next to the holiday ham or turkey. How much sauce keeps it loose, how to make it ahead for 20 and how to reheat it without it drying out.
DinnerPork Loin in Prune Sauce, a Mexican Christmas Roast
Mexican pork loin in prune sauce, seared and braised at 350°F (180°C) in prunes, orange juice and red wine until the center hits 145°F (63°C). Which roast to buy, how much per guest, a make-ahead plan and reheating, for 8.
DinnerMexican Alambre, Beef Alambre Tacos with Bacon and Cheese
Mexican alambre is diced steak, bacon, bell peppers, onion and mushrooms, each browned on its own, then covered in melted Oaxaca cheese. 40 minutes for 4, no oven needed, with UK swaps, a taco plan for 20 and US costs.
DinnerSuadero Tacos at Home, Beef Confit in Lard Then Crisped
Suadero tacos from Mexico City made at home, with beef poached for 2½ hours in lard and water over the lowest heat, then chopped and crisped. Ready in 200 minutes (50 hands-on) for 18 tacos, with brisket as the easy US and UK stand-in.
DinnerVenezuelan Pepito Sandwich, Steak and Chicken Street Sub
A Venezuelan pepito is a toasted sub piled with marinated steak and chicken strips, yellow cheese, cabbage, garlic sauce and potato sticks. Which cut to buy, the build order that keeps it crisp, a party plan for 20, US cost. 70 min, 6.
DinnerChicken Fajitas Recipe with Thighs, Lime and a Real Sizzle
Chicken fajitas with boneless thighs marinated in lime, cumin, chili and garlic, seared whole in cast iron to 165°F (74°C) and sliced against the grain. Serves 4 in 75 minutes, with homemade seasoning, the sheet-pan version and a beef swap.
DinnerHomemade burritos with shredded beef, and how to fold them
Homemade burritos with shredded beef, refried beans and cheese in 10-inch tortillas, cooked down dry so the tortilla never tears. Makes 8 in 185 minutes, with how to fold a burrito step by step, sear it shut and freeze it.
DinnerCamarones al Mojo de Ajo, Mexican Garlic Shrimp with Lime
Camarones al mojo de ajo, Mexican garlic shrimp, are seared in butter with a whole head of golden garlic that leaves the pan before the shrimp go in. Ready in 25 minutes for 4, with timings for 21/25 or 31/40 shrimp, frozen, and cost.
DinnerBaja Fish Tacos, Crispy Beer-Battered Fish with White Sauce
Baja fish tacos with white fish in an ice-cold beer batter, fried at 365°F (185°C) until 145°F (63°C) inside, with cabbage and white sauce. 12 tacos for 4 in 45 minutes, best fish by US/UK name, air fryer option and costs.
DinnerPambazo Recipe, Mexican Guajillo-Dipped Chorizo Sandwiches
Pambazos are Mexico City rolls dipped in guajillo chile sauce, crisped in a skillet and stuffed with potato and chorizo, ready in 60 minutes for 6. Which US or UK roll to use, how to keep them from going soggy, safe chorizo temperature.
DinnerMexican sopes recipe, masa harina bases that don't crack
Mexican sopes are thick masa harina shells with a pinched rim, made with 3 cups of water per 4⅓ cups of flour so they don't crack. 18 sopes in 75 minutes for 6, with make-ahead and freezer steps and US and UK swaps.
DinnerTlayuda Recipe, How to Make Oaxacan Tlayudas at Home
Tlayuda recipe for a homemade 10-inch (26 cm) corn tortilla spread with asiento, black beans, quesillo and steak. Makes 4 in 80 minutes, with oven, skillet and grill methods and swaps for cheese, lard and tortillas you can actually buy.
DinnerTacos al Pastor Recipe at Home, No Spit Needed
This tacos al pastor recipe skips the spit: pork shoulder marinated 12 hours in guajillo, ancho, achiote and pineapple, then seared hard in cast iron. It takes 70 minutes of work for 18 tacos, with a 20-person party plan and US/UK swaps.
DinnerPatacon Maracucho, the Venezuelan Plantain Sandwich
A patacon maracucho is a Venezuelan sandwich that uses two shells of twice-fried green plantain instead of bread. Fry at 325°F and 355°F (163°C and 180°C), press in a bag so they don't crack, and make 4 in an hour, with party math.
DinnerMexican Christmas Bacalao, Salt Cod in Tomato and Olives
Mexican Christmas bacalao is salt cod stewed with tomatoes, olives, capers, baby potatoes and pickled peppers, 120 minutes for 8. How long to soak it, what 2.2 lb yields, the cost, and a plan for Christmas Eve.
DinnerMexican Romeritos in Mole with Dried Shrimp Cakes
Mexican romeritos, a salty seepweed simmered in mole with potatoes, nopales and puffy dried shrimp cakes, 90 minutes for 8. What romeritos are, samphire and other US/UK substitutes, a Christmas Eve plan, allergens and storage.
DinnerVenezuelan Pernil, Christmas Pork Leg with a 3-Day Plan
Venezuelan pernil is a bone-in pork leg marinated 24 hours and roasted almost 6 hours to 175-195°F (80-90°C), for 8 people. A 3-day plan to Christmas Eve, US and UK cuts, crisp skin, scaling to 20 and leftovers.
DinnerHomemade Pizza in a Regular Home Oven
Homemade pizza with yeast dough, cooked sauce and low-moisture mozzarella, baked at 500°F on a surface preheated a full 45 minutes. A pizzeria takes 90 seconds where your kitchen needs 12, and this is written for your kitchen.