Tostadas were invented as a way to use up leftovers. Toasting or frying stale tortillas turns them crunchy and delicious. And then you can top them with other leftovers. Think of this simple recipe as a jumping-off point.

This tart, refreshing drink is made with whole limes that are blended with sugar and water. The fruit’s pith gives the drink a slightly bitter taste. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, or if your limes are large and juicy, you may want to increase the sugar by 2 to 3 tablespoons.

Avocado. Crumbled potato chips. Chimichurri (to name a few). Here’s how to top hot dogs the Latin American way.

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The ensalada de frutas I grew up with in Argentina is not your everyday fruit salad.

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This is the easiest and more forgiving cake recipe you will ever make, something every Argentine tries to replicate when feeling home-sick one way or another while living abroad.

This dough works with any filling, but was specifically designed for fried empanadas. It’s not the way Gaby Melian, who developed the recipe, learned to make them at home in Buenos Aires (typically, they’re baked, as in her beef empanadas recipe), but this version is still absolutely delicious.

You can serve Ratatouille warm or cold. I love to toss the leftovers with some pasta or rice; and I had made tacos with it before; the sky's the limit, never forget!

This homemade empanada recipe has “saved me so many times,” writes Gaby in her step-by-step guide. “Birthday parties? Empanadas. Somebody’s coming over? Empanadas.

Here is an opportunity to use that leftover rotisserie chicken; this recipe is so simple and straightforward you will thank me later.

A simple cake that tastes much better the next day!

This recipe was developed in honor of BA contributor Gaby Melian’s mother, who told her that if you left out the green pepper, it wasn’t a chicken empanada.

Here is the recipe for Chef Melanie’s Oatmeal Cookies. Enjoy! 💚