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Cuban Recipes

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Cuban Mojo Sauce

Cuban Mojo Sauce (typically just called “mojo”) is a classic condiment that is a must-have for so many different things.

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The Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo

This is the Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo (Cuban chicken fricassee) recipe! Marinated drumsticks are simmered until tender in a wonderful combination of olives, potatoes, and Cuban flavors!

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Fricasé de Pollo (easy weeknight version)

Fricasé de pollo (or Cuban chicken fricassee) is a stewed dish featuring tomatoes, green olives, and Yukon gold potatoes. This recipe comes together unbelievably quickly and is perfect for those busy weeknights!

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Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo is a champion in the realm of simple, home-style comfort foods!

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Yuca Frita con Mojo

Golden, fried, pillowy  perfection: Yuca Frita con Mojo might be one of the world’s best snacks.

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Plátanos Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)

One of my all-time favorite desserts is a bowl of vanilla ice cream and Cuban plátanos maduros – an iconic side dish made from overripe, black sweet plantains!

American Southwest and Mexican Recipes

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Colorado Salsa

Colorado salsa- so called because it’s a celebration of Colorado’s quintessential fall crops: peaches, green chiles, and sweet corn.

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The Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo

This is the Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo (Cuban chicken fricassee) recipe! Marinated drumsticks are simmered until tender in a wonderful combination of olives, potatoes, and Cuban flavors!

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Ultra Umami Mushroom Gravy

The reward at the end of this simple recipe is a luxurious, umami-packed, ultra thick mushroom gravy perfect for pasta, potatoes, biscuits and so much more!

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Hoisin Maple Oven Salmon (+ the BEST way to cook salmon!)

An impressive but simple dish, this Hoisin Maple Oven Salmon recipe is primarily a vessel for me to talk about the BEST way to cook salmon!

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Best-Ever Black Bean Patties

Perfect veggie black bean patties that hold together and never get dry!

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New Mexican Style Stacked Enchiladas

Stacked enchiladas are a New Mexican specialty – delicious perfection for breakfast or dinner!

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Luxurious and ultra silky, this no-bake Pumpkin Chiffon Pie elevates traditional pumpkin pie to something much greater.

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Cuban Tostones con Mojo

One of the most famous and popular Cuban recipes, Tostones con Mojo are fried green plantains served with a sour orange and garlic marinade.

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The Colorado Christmas Dog

Take your favorite hot dog, wrap it in a Hatch green chile, dress it up in homemade red pepper jelly then top it with thick-cut bacon and you’ve got yourself the Colorado Christmas Dog!

Swedish Recipes

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Swedish Rye Bread

Swedish rye bread is an absolute tradition in my family- a deep, molasses-enriched, mixed grain rye bread that stands at the top of its class.

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