Elote loco is a Mexican street food dish made of grilled or boiled corn on the cob, slathered with various toppings. It is enjoyed as a popular snack in Mexico, and can be found at street food stalls across the country. The name of this dish translates to crazy corn in English due to the …
Mojo de ajo is a garlic sauce that can be used as a marinade, a topping, or a dipping sauce in Mexican cuisine. The name ‘Mojo de Ajo’ translates to garlic gravy or garlic sauce in English. This sauce is very versatile and famous for its intense garlic flavor. Mojo de ajo is commonly used …
Rompope is a dairy-based alcoholic drink similar to eggnog made using milk, sugar, spices, egg yolks, vanilla and rum. The milk and sugar are heated up to infuse with the spices. The egg yolks are beaten first, before adding into the milk mixture and the alcohol is added last. Rompope is most often associated with …
Guarapo is a traditional Latin American drink made from sugarcane juice. It is a refreshing beverage that is popular in Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Puerto Rico and Brazil. To make guarapo, fresh sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract the juice. The juice is then served as a natural, …
Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan salad made with a wide variety of ingredients, including vegetables, cheeses and meats. Fiambre is served during the celebration of All Saints’ Day, or Día de Todos los Santos, when families honor their deceased loved ones at cemeteries throughout Guatemala. The salad dressing used in Fiambre is typically a mixture of …
Trinidad and Tobago are a pair of islands in the Southern Caribbean located only 8 miles away from the South American coast, nearest to the country of Venezuela. Trinidad is the largest of the island pair, approximately 1,800 square miles compared to Tobago which is only 115 square miles. Despite its location being in the …
Nacatamales are a traditional Nicaraguan dish similar to tamales. They are usually made using corn masa, meat, onion, tomatoes, fruit pieces, rice and spices. The mixture is wrapped in plantain leaves then steamed or boiled. Nacatamale variations use chicken or pork and can contain strong flavors like olives, capers, prunes, chilies and peanuts. Some heftier …
St Lucia is a small island in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. The Caribbean is located in the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of over 700 islands, but only 13 are sovereign nations. An additional 21 are dependent countries. St. Lucia is nearest to the island of Martinique, which is visible on a …
Carajillo is a popular Mexican drink made with coffee and alcohol such as brandy or rum. It is often served as an after-dinner drink, enjoyed as a digestif or as a pick-me-up to end a meal. Carajillo combines the richness of coffee with the warmth of alcohol. Sweeteners such as sugar, honey or condensed milk …
Grenada is located at the end of the Caribbean arc. It is not the same as the Grenadines that make up the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines though its close by at just under 100 miles away. Grenada is otherwise known as the spice isle. It is made up of three islands, the …
St Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of a main island, St Vincent and about 32 smaller islands called the Grenadines though only the 9 largest are inhabited. It is located between the islands of St. Lucia and the similarly named island of Grenada. Whether from the main island or one of the smaller …
Sopa Azteca is a Mexican soup made of tortillas soaked in a spiced tomato-based broth. This dish is traditionally prepared by simmering corn tortillas in broth until they softened, and is flavored with chili peppers and other local herbs and spices. Sopa Azteca is commonly served during celebratory occasions, family gatherings, and also as a …
Caldo De Siete Mares is a Mexican fish stew known for its inclusion of many kinds of seafood including white fish, octopus, shrimp, clams, crab, scallops and oysters. It is made with a thin, clear broth seasoned with guajillo sauce and topped with salt and lime. This dish is great to make for large groups …
Arroz Moro is a traditional dish from the Caribbean region, consisting of rice and black beans combined in one pot, along with various seasonings and spices. It is particularly popular in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. To prepare Arroz Moro, first the black beans are cooked with garlic, onions and bell peppers. Then …
Paches is a Guatemalan dish made from mashed potato and corn flour that is mixed together into a dough and steamed within banana leaves. They are stuffed with meat, often pork or chicken, and covered in recado, a flavorful traditional Mayan tomato-based sauce. Paches will sometimes be referred to as potato tamales in English. With …
Pastelitos Salvadoreños is a traditional Salvadoran dish which is a savory pastry filled with meat, vegetables, and spices. The pastry dough is made from a combination of masa harina (corn flour), wheat flour and sometimes rice flour, which gives it a slightly sweet taste and a delicate texture. The most common filling for Pastelitos Salvadoreños …
Haitian Patties, also known as Pâté, are flavorful hand pies made with a spiced meat and vegetable mixture that is baked inside puff pastry dough. This dish is a popular street food in Haiti and a favorite for large gatherings, as they are quick to make in large batches and can easily be enjoyed as …
Tequila worm, also known as gusano, is a type of worm that is sometimes added to bottles of certain types of mezcal and tequila as a marketing gimmick or traditional practice in some regions of Mexico. The worm is typically the larva of the Hypopta agavis moth, which can infest the agave plant from which …