Antonio Villagomez is head chef and owner of Cilantro's restaurant in Yuba City. He shares a new recipe each Wedneday.
Eat Around the World
- Warm up to a bowl of chili
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- This week we are visiting the U.S.A. to prepare one of my favorite winter dishes, Chili. I like to make chili in a hundred different ways, so there is not one recipe, per se, that I always follow, but here is one of my favorite "recipes" for chili.... Full story
- Authentic enchiladas from south of the border
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- This week we are visiting Mexico and preparing one of my favorite dishes, Enchiladas. Now, these particular enchiladas are not like the ones you would get at a self-proclaimed "authentic" Mexican restaurant — those are anything but authentic.... Full story
- Have a taste of Brazilian barbecue
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- This week we are visiting Brazil and preparing one of the nation's most popular dishes, Churrasco. Churrasco is a Brazilian-style barbecue. It normally consists of a variety of sausages and meats, rice and salsas. This recipe is my favorite. It... Full story
- Chivitos is the national sandwich in Uruguay
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- This week we are visiting Uruguay and preparing a very popular dish called Chivitos. This is a very simple dish that can be made in many different ways. There is not only one set recipe that you have to follow. However, this is one you may enjoy.... Full story
- Chilean specialty cooks in the ground
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- This week we are visiting Chile and preparing one of the country's most popular dishes, Curanto. This dish is very similar to a clam bake. It can be cooked either in a hole in the ground or in a regular oven. This recipe is for a traditional... Full story
- Ceviche is popular entree in Peru
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- This week we are visiting Peru and preparing one of the country's most popular dishes, Ceviche. I selected two of my favorite recipes for Ceviche. I hope you like them as much as I do. • CEVICHE, RECIPE ONE Ingredients 1/2 pound fresh white... Full story
- Belize has fried shrimp two ways
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- This week we are visiting Belize and preparing Fried Shrimp two ways: one tempura-like and another as a simple stir-fry. I am calling these recipes "tempura" and "stir-fry" because those are terms that we are most familiar with, but in South... Full story
- Oxtail Stew is popular in Dominican Republic
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- This week we are visiting the Dominican Republic to prepare the country's most popular dish, Sancocho de Rabo de Vaca, or Oxtail Stew, served with Parmesan mashed potatoes. The following recipe is my favorite way to make this dish. • SANCOCHO... Full story
- Beef dish brings the flavor of Cuba
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- This week we are visiting Cuba, and we are preparing the country's most popular entree and side dish: Ropa Vieja con Moros y Cristianos, or Beef with Beans and Rice. • ROPA VIEJA CON MOROS Y CRISTIANOS Ingredients For the Ropa Vieja: 6... Full story
- Chicken brings a taste of the islands
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- This week we are visiting Jamaica and preparing Jerk Chicken. There are many different ingredient combinations that can be used to make Jerk Chicken, but the following recipe is my favorite way to prepare it. I hope you enjoy it as well. •... Full story
- Taco recipe is chef's favorite
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- This week we are visiting the country I was born in: Mexico. And we are going to prepare the country's most popular dish, tacos — but not just any type of tacos. We are making Tacos al Pastor, or shepherd-style tacos. For these tacos, the... Full story
- Pepian showcases tomato flavor
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- This week we are visiting Guatemala and preparing the country's most popular dish, Pepian. Pepian is a chicken dish that is normally served with rice and a sauce made with several toasted ingredients. It looks like Mexican mole but it has a... Full story
- Pupusas are a Salvadoran specialty
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- This week we are visiting El Salvador and preparing one of the most popular Salvadorian dishes, Pupusas. This dish is so popular in El Salvador that they made Nov. 13 National Pupusa Day. Pupusas are thick corn tortillas stuffed with a variety of... Full story
- Sample Central American flavor
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- This week we are visiting Nicaragua and preparing a very traditional dish called Indio Viejo. • INDIO VIEJO Ingredients 2 pounds rib eye steak, cut into cubes (you can substitute any other cut you prefer) 1 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup... Full story
- Tastebuds travel to Costa Rica with Casado
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- This week we are visiting Costa Rica and preparing one of its most popular dishes, Casado. Casado (which means married) is a traditional stew-like dish normally served with gallo pinto (a dish made with beans and rice) and fried plantains. •... Full story
