Latin American Inspired Recipes

Posted by Lynn Smythe Sep 11, 2009

For the past few weeks, I have been on a Latin American cooking spree. I have been testing recipes, taking lots of photographs, and writing articles for various Mexican, Cuban and Spanish dishes.

Here are the links to some of the recipes, and even a review of a Mexican cookbook.

Latin American Inspired Recipes

Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate. Recipe for a classic hot cocoa drink.

Black Bean and Corn Turkey Chili Recipe. How to Make a Variation of a Classic Chili Dish.

Mexican Green Chile Cornbread Casserole. Recipe for a Lightly Spicy Latin American Inspired Corn Side Dish.

Picadillo Recipe. How to Make a Classic Latin American Meat Sauce.

Quick and Easy Savory Corn Muffins. Traditional cornbread enhanced with corn, onion and cheese.

Quesadillas. Homemade Corn Turnovers. Learn how to make quesadillas filled with a spicy pork, with red chile sauce and top with a mild and creamy green chile cheese sauce.

Pozole. Pork & Hominy Stew.

If you are interested in more ideas for authentic Mexican food, check out my review of the Culinary Mexico Cookbook. The book was written by Daniel Hoyer, and features authentic recipes and traditions of Mexico.

Take care,

Lynn Smythe

Suite101 Herbs & Spices Feature Writer