In the Kitchen

    Rooftop Salsa Main
    Rooftop Salsa
    May 17, 2013 at 8:08 AM
    Natalie Rose
    Nothing says “summer’s here!” quite like sitting in the backyard, bathing suit on, skin browning, beer in hand, snacking on a big bowl of tortilla chips dipped in fresh salsa. In my opinion, that mixture of fresh tomatoes, spicy jalapeño and bright cilantro left to marinate for a good, long while in citrus juice is just the thing...
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    salsa
    quick and easy
    classic
    Mote Pillo (Ecuadorian Hominy and Egg Scramble)
    Mote Pillo (Ecuadorian Hominy and Egg Scramble)
    May 16, 2013 at 8:07 AM
    Tamara Lukens
    Growing up in Ecuador, I always looked forward to our end of school year trips. Sometimes we took these trips with our entire class, while others times, my family took a few days off to travel to La Sierra, the Andes region of Ecuador. On school trips, we rented a large school bus that could fit the entire class plus some...
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    Ecuador
    breakfast
    hearty meals
    eggs
    Lime Popsicles Main
    Lime Popsicles
    May 15, 2013 at 8:48 AM
    Erica Dinho
    What's more fun and satisfying on a hot day than a frozen treat on a stick? It's time to get into the spirit of the season with cool paletas!If you haven't heard of paletas, they're a popular Latin American popsicle made in various flavors. The more traditional ones are made with fresh fruit like, coconut...
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    dessert
    Snacks
    kid-friendly
    paletas
    Tortas de Milanesa
    Tortas de Milanesa
    May 14, 2013 at 8:45 AM
    Melissa Guerra
    When my kids were younger, my husband and I spent most of our summers on road trips, bumping down Mexican highways, visiting relatives, or exploring archeological sites that we wanted to see. For the most part, the kids were always with us, climbing pyramids, examining  jungle flowers and unfamiliar plants, eating new foods, or...
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    mexican
    tortas
    quick and easy
    Spring Fritters
    Spring Fritters
    May 13, 2013 at 8:00 AM
    Vianney Rodriguez
    Looking for a sweet tiny bite for your next party? Why not try fritters? Sweet corn and fresh peas are added to a fluffy pancake batter and fried until golden brown. These fritters are great served with a spicy dipping sauce or drizzled with honey or maple syrup. In the South, fritters are enjoyed...
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    spring
    vegetarian
    Tapas
    appetizers
    Molho à Campanha (Vinaigrette Sauce)
    Molho à Campanha (Vinaigrette Sauce)
    May 10, 2013 at 8:00 AM
    Tricia L. Chaves
    Brazilian churrasco is a barbeque-based style of cooking. The creation of churrasco is credited to livestock herders from Sete Povos das Missões – seven indigenous settlements in Rio Grande de São Pedro (now, Rio Grande do Sul) founded by Spanish Jesuits in the 17th century.A vinegar-soaked sauce called molho à...
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    Brazil
    churrasco
    steak sauces

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