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"This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes about 30 minutes to cook."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, sazon goya...

"Best rice pudding that I have ever tasted. Good sprinkled with nutmeg or cinnamon."

Ingredients: eggs, milk, raisins...

"This is a variation of a cuban dish. The balsamic vinegar gives it an exceptional flavor!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic...

"This is a version of rice that you find at a Tex-Mex restaurant. It is way easier than it looks and after you have made it once or twice - you can do it by heart. My kids love it and I love that I can sneak a few veggies in! Can be made vegan with veggie broth."

Ingredients: frozen corn, garlic...

"I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish."

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

"This is one of those good ol' down home meals. Add a pan of cornbread and you've got it made! You can obviously make this spicier by adding more chili powder, cayenne, jalapenos or just pass the Tabasco. Please note that the time shown is an estimate only as there will be a variance of heat from one crockpot to the next."

Ingredients: pepper, cumin...

"Really good. I do cook the rice separate, that way I don't make glue, and you can make it hotter-I do!"

Ingredients: andouille sausages, diced tomatoes...

"Using canned beans makes this dish not just quick and easy but delish! And you have everything in your cabinet so make it now!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, curry powder...

"A recipe from my college days, adapted from a friend. It's very quick and made with inexpensive ingredients that most people will have on hand. This will make a filling, nutritious, low-fat dinner for 2 people if served with a green salad. If you have leftovers, an easy way to save them is to mix the beans and rice together before refrigerating...."

Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cumin...

"This takes plain ol' rice to a new level. Goes particularly well with chicken. If you don't use chicken stock, this side dish is vegetarian/vegan."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, lemon juice...

"Very simple and fast. Kids and adults love it. Got the recipe from a girl I worked with years ago. Not sure where she got it. You really need to use the tenders NOT chicken breasts for it to be the best. Also, if you just use regular canned tomatoes it will be bland. You need to use Rotel which is tomatoes and green chilis. You could also add..."

Ingredients: chicken tenders, garlic powder...

Ingredients: eggs, onions, soy sauce...

"I make this thick comforting soup often for my family during the cold winter months. It is so fast and easy to fix and it is rather low in fat and calories. This makes 4 very large servings. To reduce sodium, you may use low sodium green beans if you prefer. I adapted this recipe from "Fast, Cheap and Easy," by JoAnna Lund. Condensed cream..."

Ingredients: cut green beans, dried parsley flakes...

"A quick easy side dish for King Ranch Chicken."

Ingredients: Ro-Tel tomatoes, bacon fat...