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Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos
Notes:Guava paste is available in the Latin American aisle of most supermarkets and also in a variety of online stores. In a pinch, quince paste is an acceptable substitute. I used one (17.3-ounce) package of Pepperidge Farm brand frozen puff...
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Guava and Cream Cheese Puff-Pastry Waffle
Inspired by the magical South American pastries filled with guava and cream cheese, this quick, easy, and deliciously indulgent dessert waffle is made by rolling spreadable cream cheese and guava paste into puff pastry, then cooking it in a waffle iron until crisp outside and molten within.
Guava Bars
These easy-to-make Guava Bars feature a buttery shortbread base, a layer of sweet and sticky guava paste, and a crumbly oat topping.
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Cheesy Papillons
During fun holiday get-togethers, serve cheesy puffs of savory pastry instead of bread in big baskets down the center of the table.
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Date and Nut Puff Pastry Turnovers
Think of these little pastries as drier, neater versions of baklava that you can hold in your hands without the services of a wet-nap. And since they call for puff pastry instead of phyllo dough, they come together in a fraction of the time without all the hassle of painting melted butter on tissue-thin sheets of pastry.
Sweet Potato Black Bean Empanadas
These small vegetarian sweet potato black bean empanadas feature a super flaky and delicate crust with a cozy savory-sweet filling.
Ham and Cheese Empanadas
These flaky Ham and Cheese Empanadas feature a deliciously creamy and cheesy filling studded with smoky bites of ham. They are common among various Latin American countries including Cuba, Argentina, and Chile.
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Golfeados (Venezuelan Sticky Buns)
The result: buns that are candied on the outside and soft, buttery, cheesy, and spiced inside their coils.
Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)
The ultimate appetizer for any occasion, these Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (or Pinwheels) are perfect. They encompass the flavors of spinach and artichoke dip in a delicate bite.
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Churros de Queso (Cheese Churros)
These index finger-sized pastries are rolled and filled with firm, salty, white cheese that oozes as the churros fry.
A common Latino flavor combination, guava and cheese is the perfect filling for sweet turnovers or pastries such as these pastelitos de guayaba y queso.
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Tostones with Tomato Salsa
Tostones is a classic across Latin America and definitely a favorite side dish. Follow our easy-to-make tostones recipe and I promise you won't be disappointed!!
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Patacones Con Hogao (Colombian-Style Fried Plantains with Tomato-Onion Sauce)
You can serve these as-is as a side dish (they commonly go with whole fried fish), or you can make a sauce for them.
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Vigorón or Chicharrón con Yucca (Yucca and Pork Rinds)
Soft starchy yucca is paired with crisp fried pork rinds a bright and vinegary slaw of cabbage, tomatoes, and onion in this Nicaraguan classic.
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Fried Plantains With Black Beans, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, and Pickled Red Onion
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Patacones are the Colombian equivalent of Caribbean tostones—double-fried green plantains. Just like cooking a french fry, you start with a starchy chunk of green plantain, cook it once at a low temperature, then cook it a...
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Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice With Pigeon Peas)
Considered the national dish of Puerto Rico, arroz con gandules is commonly served during holiday season or on special occasions.
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Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole
Crisp fried green plantains with a tender core, served with guacamole.
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Jalea (Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion & Tomato Salad)
One of the world's great fried seafood dishes, jalea features a pile of fried seafood including fish, shrimp, and calamari that's topped with a bright, refreshing, slightly spicy salad of lime-marinated red onion, tomato, and cilantro. This version is made with a beer batter that comes out incredibly light and crisp.
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Beans and Rice)
Traditionally served with breakfast alongside fried or scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto is a hearty and delicious side. It's easy to prepare, too!
Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice and Pickled Red Onions
This recipe hails from Epcot's Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. The mojo pork is slow-cooked and served with a simple cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and pickled red onions for a complete meal.
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Small Plates: 4 Spanish Tapas That Use Only 4 Ingredients Each
Intended as a cheap way to draw customers into drinking establishments, the most traditional tapas are easy to make, inexpensive, and go perfectly with booze. Nobody wants throwing a party to be a chore, least of all the cook. In that spirit, here are 4 simple tapas that require only 4 ingredients (aside from salt, pepper, and olive oil). They're guaranteed to get the mixers mixing and the shakers shaking.