Venezuelan Polvorosas Cookies
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These classic Venezuelan Polvorosas Cookies are always a big hit. Easy to make, easier to eat! They’re absolutely the BEST!
- 1 cup (200 g) vegetable shortening ((at room temperature))
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspooon salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups (280 g) all- purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar for coating ((optional))
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Venezuelan Papitas de Leche
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These super easy and delicious Venezuelan Papitas de Leche are nothing more than sweet bite-sized milk truffles, made with only 3 ingredients. They're the easiest no-bake treat!!
- 2 cups (220 g) dry whole milk
- 3 1/4 cups (390 g) confectioners' sugar
- 14 oz (397 g - 1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 55 – 60 cloves ((optional but highly recommended))
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Venezuelan Majarete
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Venezuelan Majarete is a traditional dessert made with corn flour and coconut milk. This corn-coconut pudding is easy to make and even easier to eat!!
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk ((I used whole milk))
- 1 cup Harina P.A.N ((pre-cooked white maize meal))
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) papelon/panela/piloncillo/brown sugar cane, (grated)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 can (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, (grated)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Venezuelan Pan de Jamon
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This incredibly delicious Traditional Venezuelan "Pan de Jamon" is a MUST-HAVE on your holiday table! Tender and tasty bread dough filled with ham, olives, and raisins, this showstopper bread will WOW your guests.
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) water
- 4 cups + 1 tablespoon (580 g) bread flour ((all-purpose flour will work fine too))
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (( 1 envelope - about 7 g))
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) salt
- 1 egg ((for eggless version see notes))
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, (melted (more melted butter for brushing the bread after baking))
- Egg wash = 1 whole egg + 1 tablespoon water ((see notes for eggless version) )
- 2 cups pimiento-stuffed green olives, (drained and sliced )
- 1 lb (450 g) sliced ham ((I use low fat ham))
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1/4 cup papelon syrup ((see notes) (optional))
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Venezuelan Ponche Crema (Eggnog)
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Venezuelan Eggnog "Ponche Crema" is a delicious traditional holiday drink!! Skip the store-bought stuff and instead made your own Homemade Ponche Crema. Easy to make, easier to drink. Cheers!!
- 1 box (2 oz) flan dessert mix
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) rum ((or to taste))
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Venezuelan Pernil
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This Venezuelan Pernil is flavorful and so juicy and tender! Discover how to make this guest-worthy main dish without slaving over.
- 1 (8 – 10 lb) whole bone-in skinless pork shank ( (pork ham))
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 large oven bag ((optional) )
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cola soda
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) beer ((any beer will work))
- ½ cup (120 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 15 garlic cloves, (peeled)
- 1 medium onion, (chopped)
- 4 fresh sprigs oregano
- 2 fresh sprigs rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
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Venezuelan Sweet Plantains
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These Venezuelan Sweet Plantains are divine! They're caramelized on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Perfect side dish for any entrée. They can be made ahead. Whole30 friendly.
- 4 yellow ripe plantains
- 2 tablespoons butter ((for Whole30 use ghee))
- 2 tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola, for Whole30 use avocado oil))
- 1 - 2 tablespoons sugar ((see notes))
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Venezuelan Mondongo Soup
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This Venezuelan Mondongo is easy to make and full of flavor. Made with beef tripe (panza), pork’s feet (paticas de cochino) and lots of vegetables, this tripe stew will be a pleasant surprise for your palate. Be adventurous and give it a try!
- 1 ½ - 2 lb Rumba Meats beef tripe
- 8 – 10 cups water
- 2 – 3 limes
- 2 – 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup onion, (diced)
- 1 cup mini sweet peppers, (diced (I used red and yellow) (see notes))
- 1 cup leeks, (sliced)
- ½ cup green onion, (sliced)
- 6 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 1 ½ - 2 lb Rumba Meats beef tripe (cooked and cut into small pieces)
- 2 -3 corn ears, (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 1 1/2 cups green beans, (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 1/2 baby carrots, (sliced)
- 1 cup cassava ((yucca), cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup yautia ((ocumo), cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup white yam ((ñame), cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed)
- 10 – 12 masa balls
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, (chopped)
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Easy Venezuelan Cocada
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This Easy Venezuelan Cocada recipe is smooth, creamy incredibly refreshing! A sip of this Venezuelan Coconut Smoothie will transport you to a beach paradise in no time.
- 2 cups (325 gr) fresh coconut meat, about two coconuts ((see notes))
- 1 ½ cup whole milk ((see notes))
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ((optional))
- Ice (about 1-2 cups)
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Cilantro Mojo Sauce
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This Cilantro Mojo Sauce is easy to make and delicious! It goes well with everything: chicken, beef, seafood, etc.
- 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves, ((about a bundle))
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) oil ((vegetable, canola or corn))
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice ((store-bought juice will work))
- 5 garlic gloves, (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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