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Annatto Oil

Common in Latin American cooking, this orange oil infuses dishes with instant depth and quite often with their signature golden color.
September 2007
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Avocado Salad

Buttery chunks of avocado, little hints of radish heat, and a simple, lemony vinaigrette make this salad a crisp and refreshing balm.
September 2007
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Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas

Barely a day goes by at the Puerto Rican table without rice and beans making an appearance, but this version is pull-out-the-stops-special rather than everyday.
September 2007
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Ecuadoran Potato Cakes with Peanut Sauce

These mashed-potato patties from the mountains of Ecuador have a crisp exterior and a warm, cheese-laced pillowy middle.
September 2007
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Tequila Shrimp

Flameado! Igniting the tequila in the skillet not only impresses onlookers—it also burns off the alcohol, leaving behind nothing but the spirit's famous bite.
September 2007
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Yuca with Garlic Sauce

Yuca, also called cassava or manioc, is a staple of many Latin American cuisines.
September 2007
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Brazilian Collard Greens

Collards are normally associated with long, slow cooking, but cutting them into thin strips reduces cooking time dramatically. The result is a bright, lively flavor.
September 2007
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Majarete (Corn and Coconut Pudding)

A typical Dominican meal usually ends with nothing more than a cup of coffee and a simple dessert. That ethos is captured in this pudding.
September 2007
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08.03.07
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Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana

Grilling eggplant lends it a smoky flavor, and this fun, layered presentation gives a wintertime favorite a summer makeover.
June 2007
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