Venezuelan Vegetarian Recipes

"I've had various tasty arepas before, usually the storebought kind, and I'd always get frustrated because the store by me only sells the ones that are just corn cakes with some cheese in the dough, not the kind I got in my freshman year of college that had the corny, cheesy dough but were chock full of real gooey cheese in the middle! So I looked at..."

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Ingredients: cornmeal, warm water...

"White rice like the rice served at a good Chinese restaurant. Two variations are given, one fluffy version for eating with foods like stir frys, and another for making fried rice. I have met so many people who marvel at perfect white rice. It's very easy to make. Here's how..."

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Ingredients: long grain white rice, fried rice...

"Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT; this is an adaptation of several recipes. "Bien Me Sabe" translates as "Tastes Good To Me", and there are regional variations across Spanish-speaking countries. This is a traditional (very sweet) dessert in Venezuela. I would describe this as similar to Tiramisu, but the Venezuelan Bien Me Sabe..."

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Ingredients: Coco Lopez, cornstarch...

"These beans cook down and creat a thick, rich sauce. Good to serve over rice or arepas. From Cooking Light."

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Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is like a relish that can be served with baked corn chips or sauteed plantains. This salsa has a touch of European flair from the Dijon. Please allow 3 hours to let the flavors marry before adding the final ingredients. From Cooking Light June 2008."

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper...

"Good thing Eve didn't have this to dip her apple into or we'd be in a lot of trouble. This is Sinfully, yummy, rich, dreamy & creamy. Great for GODDESS parties! Use to dip rims of martini glasses, top your favorite ice cream. Or if with your favorite someone use as body paint. Caramel is a passion in Argentina, where dulce de leche is originated...."

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Ingredients: citrus zest, vanilla beans...

"Who wouldn't enjoy a sweet, creamy, cheesecake with yummy caramel flavoring it. The garnish is optional. I also added fresh whipped cream."

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Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs...

"Simply said in the name, I eat this often and once had to do a cooking project for class so I made mass quantities of these. I got the original recipe off of this site, but then talked to a native Venezuelan who taught me how to really make them. Fill them with anything and they taste good! updated 6/17/08 sorry about changing it to multible..."

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Ingredients: salt, water, white cornmeal...

"This classic Venezuelan hors d'oeuvre can be made with different types of cheeses, as long as they are firm and good melting cheeses. They also freeze well and can go directly from the freezer into the hot oil. From "The South American Table". Frying time is per batch."

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Ingredients: chihuahua cheese, egg yolks...

"A delicious way to eat a healthy breakfast or supper, it's my own version, because instead of using sugar I add Splenda and light maple syrup. These are mouthwatering corn pancakes and they don't have flour. Really low fat, low calorie and they are my favorite food!Try them and let me know!"

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Ingredients: cooking spray, light maple syrup...

"I use this sauce with Doritos ;) or tostones (another recipe mine) Try it you will like it ;)"

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Ingredients: pepper, coriander...