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Seafood

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No matter what your menu looks like, this classic Spanish dish is sure to keep everyone at the table talking.

Seafood Paella

Chop onion (1 cup) and garlic finely. Chop tomatoes roughly (about 2 cups).

Chop cilantro finely (1/3 cup). Scrub/wash clams and mussels.

Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan and add chorizo; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, or until lightly browned, then transfer chorizo to a plate. Add shrimp to same pan; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp are pink and opaque, then transfer shrimp to plate.

Add to pan: onion, garlic, and saffron; cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in rice; add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Stir in tomatoes, peas, and chorizo; top with clams and mussels. Cover and cook about 5 minutes until clams and mussels open (discard any unopened shellfish). Stir in shrimp and olives, then sprinkle with cilantro. Serve.

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Appetizers & Snacks

Vegetarian

Bring the flavors of your traditions straight to your kitchen with this delicious staple.

Arepas with Carnitas and Sweet Potato

Cut onion in half, then slice (about 1 cup). Place in bowl with vinegar. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place water in microwave-safe dish; microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until warm. Combine cornmeal and 3 teaspoons salt; add to water and whisk until smooth. Let stand 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Divide cornmeal mixture into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten gently to create 1-inch-thick discs. Heat 3/4 cup oil in large, heavy sauté pan on medium 3–4 minutes. Add arepas to pan (in batches, if needed); fry 6–7 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer arepas to paper towel–lined baking sheet; let stand 5 minutes to cool.

Peel sweet potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups). Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place remaining 3 tablespoons oil in pan; add potatoes, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender. Remove potatoes and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, drain beans and place in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30–60 seconds. Chop cilantro (1/4 cup); juice limes (2 tablespoons). Combine in small bowl: crema, salsa, lime juice, and cilantro until blended. Shred pork (about 2 cups) and crumble queso fresco (about 1 1/2 cups).

Cut arepas, creating pockets; fill evenly with pork, potatoes, and beans. Drizzle with sauce and top with queso fresco and pickled onions. Serve.

Beef

Celebrate the flavors of tradition with these delectable empanadas.

Festive Empanadas

Place empanada dough on counter to thaw. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan and add ground beef; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring to crumble, until no pink remains and beef is 160°F.

Add to pan: oregano, cumin, red pepper, garlic, and onions; cook 2–3 minutes until onions have softened. Stir in olives, raisins, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside 15 minutes to cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Using a decorative mini cookie cutter, cut pieces from 2 empanada dough circles and set aside. Whisk egg and water until well blended.

Line 2 baking sheets with foil; place 4 empanada dough circles on each baking sheet. Top each with 1/2 cup meat mixture; brush edges with egg wash and top with remaining 8 empanada dough circles. Crimp edges with a fork to seal.

Brush with egg wash, then top with decorative cutouts; brush with egg wash again. Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.

Pork

Looking for a little crunch? These super-simple tostadas can please even the pickiest of eaters.

Pork and Black Bean Tostadas

Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave pork on HIGH for 2–3 minutes or until hot. Drain and rinse beans. Shred pork with 2 forks.

Arrange shells on baking sheet. Stir together crema and chipotle sauce in small bowl. Spread 2 tablespoons chipotle crema dip in center of each shell; top with even amounts beans and pork. Bake 5–7 minutes until tostadas are crispy.

Top tostadas with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and queso fresco. Serve.