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"I recommend that you try to avoid letting the wind blow the aroma of this chicken on your grill into the neighbour's yard, unless you are prepared to cook a second batch."

Ingredients: dried thyme, jalapeno peppers...

"This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of the year as well. Normally, I buy "cold steamed blue crabs" from our local fish market, that are bursting with flavor after resting in the unique Maryland seasoning. I pick the meat, and make..."

Ingredients: dry mustard, garlic powder...

"The Puerto Rican style jibarito (pronounced hee-bah-ree-to) sandwich was created at the Borinquen Restaurant in Chicago by owner Juan "Peter" Figueroa. Here's my take on making his famous jibarito at home. The plantain "bread slices" for this sandwich are most easily made if you have a large deep fryer, but it can also be..."

Ingredients: cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

"I found this recipe in my Betty Crocker's International cookbook and thought it sounded pretty good. It is a chicken dish with rice, filled with spices, stewed tomatoes, capers, olives, ham, garlic, peas and more. I can't wait to try it myself. It could be a one dish meal or you could serve it with a salad. Hope you enjoy!"

Ingredients: pepper, dried oregano...

"Pasta and shrimp in a creamy dressing. We make a meal of this with french bread and a nice white wine. A nice addition is drained and rinsed black beans."

Ingredients: shrimp, fresh basil...

"Actually my mother used this recipe (except for the vodka--my contribution). Pennsylvania women have used it for years (except for the vodka)."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, cornstarch...

"This recipe is used in conjunction with my Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice and Chicken). This mixture is used in almost every savory dish that leaves a Pueto Rican kitchen. It is similar to the 'Holy Trinity' mix used in New Orleans. Store extra Sofrito in an airtight container in the fridge. Sofrito also freezes very well."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, fresh parsley...

"There really is no translation for this mixture of onion, garlic, peppers and green herbs. Recao is culantro in Puerto Rican-speak, so this seasoning is called recaito, or "little culantro." You can buy it in bottles in some ethnic grocery stores but why? when it's so simple to make. Use in dishes like Cuban black beans or Puerto Rican..."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, cubanelle peppers...

"Boston lettuce has a mild taste and tender texture. Rinse it gently, pat dry and refrigerate with moistened paper towels until ready to assemble salad. (Total time: 16 mins.)This is a very nice and pretty salad dish. Cooking Light Magazine, August/05. Making of the salad included in prep time -- not cooling time. Update 06/19/2008 - after making this..."

Ingredients: cooking spray, dry rub seasonings...

"The recipe is very flexible in the type of chiles used. Blend a couple of types for complexity. The dish is also great for splashing on your favorite hot sauce too. You can also add beer instead of water when things are looking a bit too dry. It also can be fun to mix in a few different types of beans, like black beans and pintos. It isn't a requirement..."

Ingredients: dried pinto beans, fresh cilantro...

"Caribbean Okra Stew"

Ingredients: pepper, frozen okra...

"Puerto Rican Stuffed Potato Balls are great as a snack or appetizer or make them large for nice side dish. Another great recipe from About Latin Caribbean Food."

Ingredients: cornstarch, dried oregano...

"This is one of the few Cuban dishes that is a little spicy, rather, it is redolent with garlic and tomatoes and the succulent flavor of fresh-caught shrimp. As all Cuban favorites, it is served with white rice and either ripe or green plantains. Add a green salad and garnish with some cilantro and you're good to go. Delicious!"

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dry white wine...