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Latin food recipes
Find traditional Latino recipes that you can prepare here in New Zealand with ingredients available in our online store.


Top 4 Iconic Arepa Fillings
Elevate your next meal with the incredible versatility Arepas . They're ready to go, just warm them up quickly in your air fryer or oven ! These perfectly grilled corn flatbreads are a satisfying, gluten-free base for a wide range of flavors. To spark your creativity, we’ve gathered four of the most beloved and essential fillings: the cooling, creamy 'Reina Pepiada,' the rich and complete 'Pabellón,' the simple classic 'Dominó,' and the savory breakfast staple, 'Perico.'

Latino Foods
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Make the Perfect Yerba Mate At Home
Ready to Take a Deep Dive into the Energising World of Yerba Mate? Are you ready to explore the energising world of yerba mate? Whether...

Latino Foods
Aug 6, 20252 min read


How to make Pandebonos? - Cheese Bread Latin Styles Recipes
This cheese bread is known all over the world as a classic of any bakery. This delightful creation that is common far and wide in all of Latin America, has various names but they all indicate the same recipe of a tasty bread full of cheese. Some of these names are: Chipa: This is how this cheesy and delicious bread is known in Argentina and especially Paraguay. 2. Pão de queijo: That literally translates to "bread of cheese" from the Portuguese, is how this is known all over

Latino Foods
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Discover Gluten-Free Latino Recipes at Latino Foods
At Latino Foods, we recently discussed in our Newsletter how crucial it is for many customers to find gluten-free foods that maintain the authentic taste of Latino cuisine. That’s why we’ve carefully selected products that are safe for those following a gluten-free diet. These ingredients also serve as the foundation for delicious and traditional recipes. Get ready to discover these recipes and enjoy the finest Latino gastronomy worry-free! The Importance of Gluten-Free Foods

Latino Foods
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Homemade Napolean Dessert with DUCALES!
The 'Napolean tres leches' dessert cake is one of the most popular desserts in the world, for its creaminess and smooth flavour. In...

Latino Foods
Jul 26, 20241 min read


How to Make Colombian Empanadas
Empanada is a popular snack in Colombia and it is served by most Colombian restaurants and Latin American Restaurants in New Zealand. Many countries in Latin America have different versions of the 'Empanada'. Today, we will share with you a traditional recipe of the Colombian Empanada with this Empanada flour: Ingredients: 1 cup Mezcla lista para empanada su sabor flour 2 ¾ cups of water ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped tomato ½ cup cubed potatoes 1 Garlic clove Oil 1 Lemon

Latino Foods
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Delightful Pan de Bono Recipe: A Taste of Colombia With Gleides
Pan de Bono is a beloved Colombian bread known for its cheesy, soft texture and irresistible flavor. Perfect as a breakfast item, snack, or accompaniment to any meal, this gluten-free delight is easy to make with the right ingredients. Here’s how you can bake your own Pan de Bono at home, with an optional sweet twist of guava paste for those who enjoy a hint of sweetness. Ingredients: Su Sabor Cassava Bread Mix 300g of Costeño Cheese 55g of Butter 195ml of Water Guava Paste

Latino Foods
May 27, 20242 min read


How to make Green Plantain Baskets!
The patacones, also called tostones or flattened Green Plantains, are delicious and so easy to prepare, perfect as an appetizer or as a companion to different dishes. Very popular in Latin American and Caribbean countries, you can find Green Plantain in New Zealand! If you are wondering what to do with Green Plantain, you've come to the right place! Exquisite if consumed alone, delicious with a good hogao or guacamole and as a companion to a good fish, spectacular! A differe

Latino Foods
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Small Flattened Green Plantain (Tostadas) with prawns and Colombian 'hogao'
Small Flattened Green Plantain – Ingredients 1x bag of Cheeky Foods Small Flattened Green Plantain Cooking oil Salt Preparation 1) Pre-heat the oil to middle-high temperature. 2) With the help of tongs, place one by one the tostadas in the oil. An splatter screen is advised to protect you from the oil spilling. 3) Leave the tostadas between 3 to 5 minutes each side, depending how crunchy you would like them. No more than 5 minutes per side is recommended as it can dry the to

Latino Foods
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Ripe Plantain Lasagna Recipe (Lasaña de Maduro)
Have you ever heard about a pasta-free lasagna? If you haven’t, we bring to you this amazing recipe that Latinos and specially Puertorican people love and call “Pastelón”, we are talking about a lasagna that uses the sweet taste of ripe plantains instead of using the traditional pasta sheets. Before we show you how to prepare this unique recipe, you should know that as you can make a standard lasagna with chicken or meat (or both, mixed) you can also use that logic with this

Latino Foods
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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