Tomates

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

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

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 •

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

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 •

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

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

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

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)

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

beef chuck (about 450 grams) • green bell pepper • red bell pepper • yellow bell pepper • tomato • red onion • garlic • cilantro • red wine (120 ml) • cumin • curry powder • paprika •

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

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,

fresh zucchinis (firm and shiny) • generous pinch of sea salt • ground meat (try a mix of beef and pork) (300 g) • red bell pepper, finely chopped (for color and sweetness) • chopped fresh parsley • large egg (helps bind everything together) • whole wheat breadcrumbs (or oats for more fiber) • homemade tomato sauce • shredded Manchego cheese (the secret to a perfect gratin) (60 g)

ground beef or chicken (200 grams) • medium caiguas (archuchas), pre-cooked • small yellow potatoes, diced (or 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes) • tomato, chopped • small onion, finely chopped • red bell pepper, chopped • Salt • Oil • Ground cumin • Paprika • Minced garlic • Tomato sauce •