Of garlics

green plantain • garlic • limes • Salt and pepper to taste

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

ground beef (lean) • large onion, chopped • bell pepper, grated or chopped • garlic, grated • mustard • lemon • Salt and pepper to taste • oil • beef bouillon cube • ketchup • yellow corn (about 680 grams) • warm water (about 950 ml) •

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

small yellow potatoes (about 400 grams) • olive oil (15 ml) • pure honey (15 ml) • clarified butter (30 ml) • garlic • fresh rosemary (about 6 grams) • salt (15 grams)

risoni (about 1 1/4 cups, 250 grams), cooked • olive oil • garlic paste • Oregano, to taste • eggs • bacon (about 50 grams) • ripe plantains with dates (see my recipe) • Salt, crushed red pepper flakes (peperoncino) • Olive oil

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

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

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 •

mushrooms, quartered • heavy cream • cream cheese • bread bowl per person (unfilled) • Oregano, salt, and pepper • shredded cheese • Butter and olive oil • garlic, minced

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 breast • spaghetti • Ranch-style sausages • Heavy cream • Yellow onion • garlic • Mayonnaise

tuna in water • onion • oat flour (about 50 grams) • Salt • Garlic powder

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

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 •

yuca roots (about 2 pounds/900 grams) • grated salty white cheese (or substitute with grated feta or queso fresco, about 1 pound/500 grams) • mozzarella cheese • milk (45 ml) • egg white • all-purpose flour (divided in 2 parts, about 30 grams) • garlic powder • chopped parsley • Salt to taste • oil for frying (about 700 ml)

meaty pork ribs, skin removed (about 1500 grams) • green onion • garlic • orange • butter (about 28 grams) • small yellow potatoes, halved (about 300 grams) • grated panela or brown sugar (about 100 grams) • yellow mustard • tomato paste • vegetable oil • avocado • Salt and pepper to taste

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

papas criollas (small yellow potatoes, or substitute with baby Yukon Gold potatoes) • medium onions • large tomatoes • garlic • Salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste • beef for shredding (such as brisket or chuck roast)

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

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

(about 1000 grams) of peeled and chopped russet potatoes • Garlic, salt, and green onions (as desired) • green peas • carrots, diced small • heavy cream (100 ml) • mayonnaise (50 ml) • hot dog sausages, sliced thin • Finely chopped cilantro (optional)

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) •

beef (I use thin-sliced steak, about 250 grams) • green onion • garlic • tomato • bell pepper • green beans (about 100 grams) • green peas (about 100 grams) • large carrot • medium potatoes • zucchini

ground beef (about 350 grams) • ground pork (about 150 grams) • salt • black pepper • garlic, minced • onion, chopped • carrot, chopped • green beans, chopped (about 50 grams) • green peas (about 50 grams) • bacon • eggs