Latin Cuisine covers a huge part of the world from Mexico in North America, to Central and South American, all the way to Spain and each Latin culture brings not only a different set of ingredients and tastes, but different styles for preparing a dish. New Mexican cuisine is divided into traditional and entrees that tend to be based on chili and dishes that infuse elements from all other Latin cultures.
Cuban
- Cuban Mojo – Citrus chicken made in a slow cooker
- Cubano Sandwich – with mustard Aioli and spicy pork rub
- Picadillo – A Cuban style version
Mexican
- Cilantro Lime Chicken – with rice in one pot
- Elote Pasta – Pasta, corn, with a spicy elote sauce, serve as side or salad
- Fish Tacos – with spicy rub and accompanying sauce
- Mole Sauce – spicy chocolate sauce to serve with meat
- Shredded Chicken Mole – Chocolate chili sauce
- Shrimp Tacos – with a lime-cilantro sauce
- Spicy sautéed shrimp – with cilantro-lime sauce
- Street Corn (Elote) – Spicy corn with on the cob and frozen options
- Street Tacos – Simple taco unlike what you’re used to
New Mexican
- Cubed Chicken – Sauteed in red chile seasoning – as an entree or for tacos
- Empanadas – Meat filled. See pastry version below
- Posole – Simple slow cooked recipe
- Roasted Red Chili Chicken – Easy way to make a fantastic entree
- Sopaipillas – New Mexican style fried bread that can be stuffed
- Taco Meatloaf – A Southwest spin on a Midwest classic
- Tamales – Red Chili – New Mexico style
- Tamales – Green Chili – A uniquely New Mexico style made with Tomatillos
South American
- Argentinean Flank Steak – with Chimichurri Sauce
- Birria Quesa Tacos – braised beef in a consume
- Cilantro Lime Rice – great side for Latin entrees
- Limonade Suica – Brasilian cream limeade
- Sazon – an easy to make seasoning used in Latin cuisine
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers – with shrimp and coconut rice
Spain
- Paella – Classic Spanish dish with chicken, sausage, shrimp and rice
- Paella with Lemon Zest – can also use Limes for Southwest flare
