Mexicrave ~ Adriana Torres
Latin American Cuisine
Adriana
I'm a food enthusiast with a passion for Latin American cooking and a desire to experience cuisine from all around the world. I love entertaining and sharing this passion for food with friends, family, and strangers alike.
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When my husband and I opened and tasted these spreads for the very first time, we were immediately impressed. We expected to taste that common mayonnaise flavor found in many spreads but that was not the case. Instead of mayonaise, they’re made with cream cheese and white beans! We tasted the oven roasted Garlic Parmesan and the Spicy Chipotle Pepper sandwich spreads. Others include country Herb Ranch and Smoked Bacon Ranch…. Read More
Empanadas can be made in many different ways to compliment various stuffings. Here, I skipped the sugar in the dough and prepared a savory chorizo and potato filling with cheese. Ingredients for empanadas: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. cooking oil 2 1/2 tbsp. vodka 1/2 cup… Read More
Buñuelos, a traditional Mexican dessert popular during the holiday season, are crispy, flaky, and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. They are also very easy to make. Give them a try! Here is what you will need: -Makes about 26 buñuelos 1 kg. of white flour or 2.2 lb. (approx. 7 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup vegetable oil for dough and 1 cup for frying 2 1/4 cups warm water pinch of salt… Read More
You can find corn gorditas on the menu of practically every Mexican restaurant walk into. They can be stuffed with chile colorado, beans with cheese, and just about anything else your heart desires! These taste just like the ones I ate growing up at the street festivals in Mexico. Hope you try them. Makes 12 gorditas Dough: 4 cups corn flour 1 tbsp salt warm water ( 2 cups more or less)… Read More
It’s finally fall – my favorite season! So are you craving something warm and sweet? Click this link for recipe: Empanadas de Calabaza – Pumpkin Empanadas
