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Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe - A pot of black beans and chorizo sausage simmered with a variety of spices goes atop rice for a dining experience inspired by Cuban cuisine.

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Pacific Cuban Black Beans and Rice

A pot of black beans and chorizo sausage simmered with a variety of spices goes atop rice for a dining experience inspired by Cuban cuisine.

By Fancy Nancy

Arroz Tapado (Rice-On-Top) Recipe - It looks complicated, but this fun Peruvian dish is just assembled from layers of cooked rice and a seasoned ground beef and vegetable mixture pressed into a bowl, then turned out. It's a whole new way to experience some basic pantry items.

Arroz Tapado (Rice-On-Top)

It looks complicated, but this fun Peruvian dish is just assembled from layers of cooked rice and a seasoned ground beef and vegetable mixture pressed into a bowl, then turned out. It's a whole new way to experience some basic pantry items.

By Katie

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Colombian Aji Recipe - This jalapeno-based sauce is a staple of the Columbian dinner table and will delight hot-sauce lovers in any country.

Colombian Aji

This jalapeno-based sauce is a staple of the Columbian dinner table and will delight hot-sauce lovers in any country.

By Marian

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Cubanos Frijoles Recipe - Originally this came from a Cuban friend, but I've since doctored it quite a bit. This dish is hearty and a meal in itself. By adding more meat, beans, and rice, you can feed a large group of people. You might want to add more spice as well.

Cubanos Frijoles

Originally this came from a Cuban friend, but I've since doctored it quite a bit. This dish is hearty and a meal in itself. By adding more meat, beans, and rice, you can feed a large group of people. You might want to add more spice as well.

By William C. Smith

Cochinita Pibil Recipe - This is my favorite Mexican pork dish that is always a hit. Can be toned down with less or no peppers and still tastes awesome. Quite easy to prepare too! Your whole family will love this famous Mexican dish!

Cochinita Pibil

This is my favorite Mexican pork dish that is always a hit. Can be toned down with less or no peppers and still tastes awesome. Quite easy to prepare too! Your whole family will love this famous Mexican dish!

By TAWMTHEBOMB

Feijoada de Domingo (Sunday Bean Stew) Recipe - This traditional Brazilian Sunday bean stew, called feijoada de domingo, is made with black beans, sausage, and all the tasty bits of pork.

Feijoada de Domingo (Sunday Bean Stew)

This traditional Brazilian Sunday bean stew, called feijoada de domingo, is made with black beans, sausage, and all the tasty bits of pork.

By GraçaRibeiro

Chef John's Cuban Sandwich Recipe and Video - Chef John builds a Cuban sandwich with Swiss cheese, ham, hot pulled pork, pickles, and zesty sauce on tender, crusty Cuban bread.

Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

Chef John builds a Cuban sandwich with Swiss cheese, ham, hot pulled pork, pickles, and zesty sauce on tender, crusty Cuban bread.

By Chef John

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Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) Recipe - Rice is simmered with water, milk, and sugar in this simple recipe for Guatemalan rice pudding, or arroz con leche, scented with cinnamon.

Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

Rice is simmered with water, milk, and sugar in this simple recipe for Guatemalan rice pudding, or arroz con leche, scented with cinnamon.

By CookieJar

Tostones (Fried Plantains) Recipe - A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

A Puerto Rican side, usually served with rice and beans in our family.

By Melanie

Taco Seasoning I Recipe and Video - Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a few other easy-to-find spices make up this taco mix recipe. Cheaper than packaged versions!

Taco Seasoning I

Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a few other easy-to-find spices make up this taco mix recipe. Cheaper than packaged versions!

By BILL ECHOLS

Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe and Video - Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

Quinoa and Black Beans

Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite.

By 3LIONCUBS

Mexican Rice II Recipe and Video - Rice is cooked with cumin and onion, then simmered with tomato sauce and chicken broth for this restaraunt-inspired Mexican rice recipe.

Mexican Rice II

Rice is cooked with cumin and onion, then simmered with tomato sauce and chicken broth for this restaraunt-inspired Mexican rice recipe.

By Mommyto2

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe and Video - A lime chicken filling with vinegar, sugar, green onion, oregano and light seasoning makes these soft tacos citrusy-good!

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

A lime chicken filling with vinegar, sugar, green onion, oregano and light seasoning makes these soft tacos citrusy-good!

By Marissa Wright

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Fish Tacos Recipe and Video - Beer battered cod are the star of these fresh and tasty fish tacos, served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce.

Fish Tacos

Beer battered cod are the star of these fresh and tasty fish tacos, served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce.

By BREESE823

Refried Beans Without the Refry Recipe and Video - Flavorful refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker.

Refried Beans Without the Refry

Flavorful refried beans seasoned with garlic, jalapeno, and cumin are simple to make when cooked in a slow cooker.

By CHEFCLAUDE

Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe and Video - Pork simmered in broth and seasonings makes a great filling for tamales and tacos in this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe.

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Pork simmered in broth and seasonings makes a great filling for tamales and tacos in this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe.

By Erin Parker

Chicken Tortilla Soup I Recipe and Video - This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling, plus it freezes well. Garnish with avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, or green onion!

Chicken Tortilla Soup I

This chicken tortilla soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling, plus it freezes well. Garnish with avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, or green onion!

By Star Pooley

Tres Leches (Milk Cake) Recipe and Video - This light and fluffy tres leches cake recipe uses four types of milk and is topped with whipped cream, making it extra moist and delicious.

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

This light and fluffy tres leches cake recipe uses four types of milk and is topped with whipped cream, making it extra moist and delicious.

By Stephanie

Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce Recipe and Video - A super speedy enchilada sauce with a truly authentic taste.

Ten Minute Enchilada Sauce

A super speedy enchilada sauce with a truly authentic taste.

By BRANDI T

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Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada Recipe and Video - This is a great recipe for authentic Mexican taqueria style carne asada tacos (beef tacos). These are served on the soft corn tortillas, unlike the American version of tacos.

Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada

This is a great recipe for authentic Mexican taqueria style carne asada tacos (beef tacos). These are served on the soft corn tortillas, unlike the American version of tacos.

By STANICKS

Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe and Video - This homemade flour tortilla recipe produces warm and soft tortillas perfect for soft tacos or burritos.

Homemade Flour Tortillas

This homemade flour tortilla recipe produces warm and soft tortillas perfect for soft tacos or burritos.

By LaDonna

Mexican Rice III Recipe and Video - This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock.

Mexican Rice III

This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock.

By ALANASMOM

Mexican Baked Fish Recipe - Make this Mexican baked fish as hot or mild as you like. Serve with rice, black beans, warm tortillas and margaritas for a festive meal!

Mexican Baked Fish

Make this Mexican baked fish as hot or mild as you like. Serve with rice, black beans, warm tortillas and margaritas for a festive meal!

By CHRISTYJ

Pico de Gallo Chicken Quesadillas Recipe and Video - Pico de gallo combines with Jack cheese and a saute of chicken, onion and green pepper to fill these grilled tortilla sandwiches.

Pico de Gallo Chicken Quesadillas

Pico de gallo combines with Jack cheese and a saute of chicken, onion and green pepper to fill these grilled tortilla sandwiches.

By Tony Cortez

Best Black Beans Recipe and Video - This simple black beans recipe works well with your favorite rice as a side dish for Mexican and Cuban meals.

Best Black Beans

This simple black beans recipe works well with your favorite rice as a side dish for Mexican and Cuban meals.

By Cameron

Sweet Corn Cake Recipe and Video - Corn flour, or masa harina, is available at many larger grocers. Here it blends with corn meal, sugar, butter and cream in this luscious pudding-cake.

Sweet Corn Cake

Corn flour, or masa harina, is available at many larger grocers. Here it blends with corn meal, sugar, butter and cream in this luscious pudding-cake.

By Lee Ann Clarke

Jay's Jerk Chicken Recipe - This Jamaican barbeque marinade is a zesty blend of tangy, hot and sweet. Try habanero peppers in place of jalapenos, if you're feeling spicy!

Jay's Jerk Chicken

This Jamaican barbeque marinade is a zesty blend of tangy, hot and sweet. Try habanero peppers in place of jalapenos, if you're feeling spicy!

By KIBADA22

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken Recipe - Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness.

Slow Cooker Latin Chicken

Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness.

By UpstateNY Cooker

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe - This creamy chicken and corn chowder, made spicy with ground cumin, green chilies, and hot pepper sauce, will warm you right through. Shredded Monterey jack cheese and half and half make this soup rich and delicious.

Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder

This creamy chicken and corn chowder, made spicy with ground cumin, green chilies, and hot pepper sauce, will warm you right through. Shredded Monterey jack cheese and half and half make this soup rich and delicious.

By Jeanne Jones