Basic spices

all-purpose flour (about 95 grams) • milk (about 120 ml) • egg • sugar • Ground cinnamon, to taste • vanilla extract • melted butter • salt

chicken (I use drumstick and thigh) • potatoes • yellow onion • bell pepper • tomato • garlic clove • cilantro • Oil • Salt

small chicken drumsticks • Paprika • Garlic salt • egg • Curry powder • mustard • Salt, to taste • Cornstarch • All-purpose flour

oil • medium yellow onion or 1 small • green onion • medium tomato or 1 small • bouillon powder • medium carrot or 1 small • annatto powder (or paprika) • lentils (about 250 grams), soaked overnight. If not soaked, cover with hot water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then cover and let sit for at least 30 more minutes • medium potatoes • smoked sausage (about 4 oz/115 grams) • Salt to taste

medium head cauliflower • chicken breast, cut into cubes • large tomatoes • medium white onion • nutmeg • oregano • eggs • mozzarella or low-fat cheese (use your preferred type) • Salt and pepper to taste

Water • small shell pasta (about 150 grams) • chicken wings • green onion • green peas • carrot • russet potatoes • small yellow potatoes (such as creamer potatoes) • Salt • Annatto powder (for color) • Garlic powder

tuna in oil (solid or chunk) • rice (about 285 grams) • water (about 710 ml) • small red onion • green onion (scallion) • garlic • celery • small red bell pepper • carrot • canned peas • to taste, food coloring (such as annatto or sazón) • to taste, salt •

For the mashed potatoes: • potatoes (about 500 grams) • chopped cilantro • milk (120 ml) • margarine or butter • cream cheese • Salt and pepper • For the grilled beef: • beef for grilling (about 250 grams) • medium white onion, thinly sliced • pork chorizo, thinly sliced • butter •

russet potatoes • tuna • onion • garlic cloves • Cilantro, to taste • all-purpose flour (about 60 grams) • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • drizzle of oil

For the dough • yellow corn flour (about 120 grams) • warm water (about 300 ml) • salt • oil • For the ground beef filling • ground beef (about 225 grams) • Mint • crumbled bouillon cube • steak sauce • garlic powder • allspice •

green plantains • chicken (breast or thigh) (about 300 g) • Salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • dried basil • dried oregano • turmeric • tomatoes • garlic • green onion • chicken bouillon powder • Vegetable oil, enough for frying

all-purpose flour (250 g) • eggs • milk (500 ml) • butter (30 g) • Salt, to taste • large chicken breast • Black pepper, to taste • chicken breast, shredded • yellow zucchini • green zucchini • large carrot, grated • mozzarella cheese (115 g) •

butter • Salt, to taste • fresh cilantro • tomato • Paprika, to taste • all-purpose flour • cornstarch • medium potatoes • heavy cream • vegetable oil • whole mojarra (about 1 lb or 500 g) • garlic cloves •

chicken breasts (cut in half) • eggs • breadcrumbs (about 150 grams) • all-purpose flour (about 75 grams) • salt • black pepper • cooked ham • mozzarella cheese • tomato sauce • Spray oil,

bananas, peeled (about 400 grams) • large egg • vegetable oil (about 60 ml) • vanilla extract (about 2.5 ml) • brown or white sugar (about 200 grams) • all-purpose flour (about 2 2/3 cups, 270 grams) • unsweetened cocoa powder (about 20–25 grams) • baking soda • ground cinnamon • salt (about 3 grams) • Dulce de leche

ripe plantains (about 500 grams) / not bananas • precooked cornmeal • milk mixed with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, let sit for 10 minutes • sugar • ground cinnamon • baking soda • baking powder • melted butter (about 30 grams) • Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I didn't use cheese)

dried yellow corn kernels (maíz boludo amarillo) • banana leaves • Kitchen twine • Vinegar • White wine • Seasonings for the dough • grated nutmeg • crushed garlic • chili powder • mixed dried herbs • all-purpose seasoning • salt •

Potatoes • Hot dogs • Cilantro • Red onion • Bell pepper • Beef • Mayonnaise • Ketchup • Garlic • Carrots • Steak sauce • Lemon •

ground pork • ground beef • Salt • Black pepper • Grated onion • Garlic • Breadcrumbs • Sliced ham • Sliced mozzarella cheese • Bacon • Aluminum foil

warm cooked yuca (about 400 grams) • powdered milk (about 35 grams) • baking powder • softened butter or margarine (about 30 grams) • sugar • turmeric • Salt and pepper to taste • Fresh cheese, as desired

potatoes • Sugar, to taste • Cinnamon, to taste (preferably 3 sticks) • milk (1 liter)

whole trout (about 1.1 lbs or 500 grams) • Salt, to taste • Garlic powder, to taste • Paprika, to taste • oil (20 ml) • small red bell pepper • heavy cream (40 ml) • mixed dried herbs (2 g) • large potatoes • aluminum foil • shredded or sliced cheese (40 g) • butter (10 g)

papa criolla potatoes (or small yellow potatoes) • For the creamy ahogado sauce • green onion, finely chopped • garlic paste • tomatoes, finely chopped • annatto powder (achiote) • heavy cream (120 ml) • water (120 ml) • extra virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste

Boiled broccoli • milk (240 ml) • butter (14 g) • cornstarch (8 g) • honey mustard • ground black pepper • Salt • homemade cream cheese (see my recipe) • shredded double cream cheese (about 40 g)

pumpkin (about 1 kg) • yellow onion • medium potatoes 🥔 • garlic • salt • black pepper • chicken breast • Cilantro, to taste • Shoestring potato chips, to taste • heavy cream (100 ml) • olive oil

grated cassava (about 600 grams) • large eggs • whole milk (700 ml) • granulated sugar • shredded provolone cheese • grated Parmesan cheese • Swiss cheese • anise seeds • melted butter (about 60 grams) • shredded coconut (optional) • baking powder

all-purpose flour (about 250 grams) • ripe bananas • vegetable oil (about 120 ml) • brown sugar (about 67 grams) • baking soda • white vinegar or lemon juice • vanilla extract • ground cinnamon • ground ginger • unsweetened cocoa powder (about 25 grams)

beef for roasting or goulash • water (about 475 ml) • large carrot • white onion • Oil • Mushrooms • mustard • small container heavy cream • tomato sauce • black pepper • salt • small arepas or corn cakes

flour tortillas (such as 6-inch size) • vegetable oil (about 200 ml) • heavy cream (about 100 g) • salt • lemon • red onion • tomato • fresh cilantro • canned refried beans (about 300 g) • avocado • garlic clove • beef stew meat, cut into cubes (about 250 g) •

chicken skin (about 200 g) • salt (2 g) • black pepper (1 g) • paprika (2 g) • mustard (10 g)