South American
« Previous EntriesEnsalada criolla
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Ensalada Criolla (Argentina)
2 tomatoes 2 onions 2 green bell peppers 2 tablespoons vinegar 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste
Cut all the ingredients in small pieces, then add the dressing. Chill until serving time.
Serves 4 to 6.
Ajiaco bogotano
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Ajiaco Bogotano (Medellin, Columbia)
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into small pieces 2 quarts cold water 1 large onion, peeled and halved 1 bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved 1 pound tiny boiling potatoes, peeled and halved 5 ears corn, cut [...]
Paraguayan Cheese Corn bread
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Paraguayan Cheese Corn Bread (Sopa Paraguaya)
In Paraguay this is traditionally served as an accompaniment to soups and grilled meats, but it also makes a great addition to the breakfast or brunch table.
8 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 1 cup farmer’s or cottage cheese 1 cup grated Muenster or other mild cheese 2 [...]
Corn pancakes
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007Corn Pancakes (Cachapas de Jojoto - Venezuela)
This is commonly used as a bread or wrapper with any number of dishes, just as Mexican Americans use tortillas.
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1/2 cup fresh, canned or [...]