Archive for the ‘Latin’ Category

Turkey Picadillo Stuffed Poblanos

Friday, September 17th, 2010

This is a healthy take on stuffed peppers. This is oven broiled and stuffed with a lean meat and veggie mixture rather than cheese. The picadillo is a Brazilian version, based on this Allrecipes version. Ground beef is more traditional, but the ground turkey is a good ...

Cuban Pork Chops with Black Beans and Zucchini Shreds

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

The recipe for the pork chop rub was strongly inspired by the Betty Crocker website. Their recipe jumped out at me as a new and interesting way to try pork, and I was very pleased with how my version turned out! I made some quick refried black beans ...

Brazilian Lemonade

Friday, February 20th, 2009

This is my attempt at the Brazilian Lemonade served at the Rodizio Grill. In Brazil it's known as Swiss Lemonade - "Limonada SuiƧa." I think it turned out quite well. Next time I'll return the mix to the blender to get it more frothy. ...

Peru Com Bacon

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Peru Com Bacon is a Brazilian dish that I first tried at the Rodizio Grill in Colorado. Tender chunks of turkey are marinated, wrapped in bacon, and broiled to a spicy sweet sizzling perfection. This is a copycat recipe that my mom developed. I served this with ...