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Tostada (toast)
Tostada ( or ; ) is a Spanish word which literally means "toasted". It is used in some Hispanic American countries to name several different traditional local dishes which have in common that they are toasted or use a toasted ingredient as the main base of their preparation. It is similar to the British rusk, German zwieback, and Italian fette biscottate. Cuban tostada In Cuban cuisine, ''tostada'' refers to a slice of handmade Cuban bread, cut lengthwise, buttered, and pressed. The bread is similar to French bread or Italian bread and is usually made in long, baguette-like loaves. It is the Cuban equivalent of toast. Typically, tostadas are served as a breakfast alongside (and perhaps dunked into) a hot mug of cafe con leche (strong dark-roasted Cuban coffee with scalded milk). Mariana Island tostada In the Mariana Islands, owing to their years as a Spanish colony, there is an uncommon tradition of the "tostada de agua," (literally, "toast of water"). This dish is made ...
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Café Con Leche
''Café con leche'' ('coffee with milk') is a coffee beverage common throughout Spain and Latin America consisting of strong coffee (usually espresso) mixed with scalded milk in approximately equal amounts. The amount of milk can be higher in a ''café con leche en vaso'' or a ''café con leche de desayuno''. Sugar or sweetener is added to taste. It is similar to the Italian ''caffè latte'' and the French ''café au lait''. Origin The cafe con leche drink originated in Spain, though it is unclear who or when this drink was first created. After becoming popular in Spain, this coffee beverage has spread to other Spanish-speaking countries and areas. Café con leche is very common in Spain and Latin America, as well as other Latin American communities around the world. Cuban restaurants in Florida often have a walk-up window (''ventanita'') that serve café con leche. Current use ''Café con leche'' is considered a breakfast drink in many countries that serve it. Because o ...
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Toast (food)
Toast is sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat. The browning is the result of a Maillard reaction altering the flavor of the bread and making it firmer. The firm surface is easier to spread toppings on and the warmth can help butter reach its melting point. Toasting is a common method of making stale bread more palatable. Bread is toasted using a toaster or a toaster oven. Toast may contain carcinogens (acrylamide) caused by the browning process. Butter or margarine, and sweet toppings, such as jam or jelly, are commonly spread on toast. Regionally, savory spreads, such as peanut butter or yeast extract, may also be popular. Toast may accompany savory dishes such as soups or stews, or it can be topped with ingredients like eggs or baked beans to make a light meal. Toast is a common breakfast food. A sandwich may also use toasted bread. Etymology and history The word ''toast'' comes from the Latin ''torrere'' 'to burn'. One of the first references to toast in print ...
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Latin American Cuisine
Latin American cuisine is the typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. Latin America is a highly diverse area of land whose nations have varying cuisines. Some items typical of Latin American cuisine include maize-based dishes arepas, pupusas, tacos, tamales, tortillas and various salsas and other condiments (guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri, chili, aji, pebre). Sofrito, a culinary term that originally referred to a specific combination of sautéed or braised aromatics, exists in Latin American cuisine. It refers to a sauce of tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, garlic, onions and herbs. Rice and beans are also staples in Latin American cuisine. Latin American beverages are just as distinct as their foods. Some of the beverages can even date back to the times of the Native Americans. Some popular beverages include coffee, mate, hibiscus tea, horchata, chicha, atole, cacao and aguas frescas. Desserts i ...
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Toast (other)
Toast most commonly refers to: * Toast (food), bread browned with dry heat * Toast (honor), a ritual in which a drink is taken Toast may also refer to: Places * Toast, North Carolina, a census-designated place in the United States Books * ''Toast'' (play), a 1999 play by Richard Bean * ''Toast'', a memoir by Nigel Slater * ''A Toast'' (anthem) ("Zdravljica"), a poem by France Prešeren and the Slovenian national anthem * "A Toast", the title recorded in law for the North Carolina State Toast * '' Toast: And Other Rusted Futures'', a collection of short fiction by Charles Stross Film and TV * ''Toast'' (film), 2010 BBC film adaptation of Nigel Slater's autobiographical novel of the same name * ''Toast of London'', a British comedy television series * "Toast" (''Space Ghost Coast to Coast''), a television episode * Toasted TV, Australian children's television program * "Toasted" (''Generation''), a television episode Music * Toasting (Jamaican music), talking or chanting ...
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List Of Toast Dishes
Toast is sliced bread that has been browned by exposure to radiant heat. It appears as a main ingredient in many dishes, often as a base on which other food is served. Toast dishes * Avocado toast – mashed avocado on toast. A variety of additional ingredients can be used. * Beans on toast – Today, baked beans are a staple convenience food in the UK, often eaten as part of the modern full English breakfast and particularly on toast (called simply 'beans on toast') * Bruschetta – an antipasto (starter dish) from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. * Cheese on toast – a snack made by placing cheese on slices of bread and melting the cheese under a grill. It is a simple meal, popular in the United Kingdom. * Chipped beef on toast – typically consists of a white sauce and rehydrated slivers of dried beef, served on toasted bread. It was ...
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Pão Na Chapa
Pão na chapa is a Brazilian breakfast food, popular in the São Paulo state cuisine. It's a piece of French Bread cut in half and spread in butter, then pressed in the griddle or cooked in a pan. It is also common to spread the bread with requeijão and drink coffee (normally café au lait ''Café au lait'' (; ; French for "coffee with milk") is coffee with hot milk added. It differs from white coffee, which is coffee with cold milk or other whiteners added. Variations Europe In Europe, ''café au lait'' stems from the same c ...) alongside it. The exact origins of the food item are uncertain, but it is speculated it was created and popularized in São Paulo City. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pao na chapa Brazilian_cuisine Breakfast Breads ...
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Bolillo
A ''bolillo'' () (in Mexico) or ''pan francés'' (in Central America) (meaning "French bread") is a type of savory bread made in Mexico and Central America. It is a variation of the baguette, but shorter in length and is often baked in a stone oven. Brought to Mexico City in the 1860s by Emperor Maximilian's troupe of cooks, its use quickly spread throughout the country. It is roughly long, in the shape of an ovoid, with a crunchy crust and a soft inside known as ''migajón'' (). It is the main ingredient for ''tortas'' and ''molletes''. It has a slash on top made with a slashing tool or bread lame, which permits the exhaust of steam and the expansion of bread without stressing its skin. A variation of the bolillo is the 'telera', which is very similar, but in this case, is usually softer and as a current trend sweeter. Other variations include ''bolillos'' made of alternate ingredients such as whole wheat, wheat germ, or flax. Names The ''bolillo'' is a variation of the ...
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Pandesal
Pandesal ( es, pan de sal, salt bread, lit. "salt bread") is a staple bread roll in the Philippines commonly eaten for breakfast. It is made of flour, yeast, sugar, oil, and salt. Description ''Pandesal'' is a popular yeast-raised bread in the Philippines. Individual loaves are shaped by rolling the dough into long logs (''bastón'', Spanish for "stick") which are rolled in fine bread crumbs. These are then portioned, allowed to rise, and baked. It is most commonly served hot and may be eaten as is, or dipped in coffee, ''tsokolate'' (hot chocolate), or milk. It can also be complemented with butter, margarine, cheese, jam, peanut butter, chocolate spread, or other fillings like eggs, sardines and meat. Its taste and texture closely resemble those of the Puerto Rican ''pan de agua'', French baguette, and Mexican ''bolillos''. Contrary to its name, ''pandesal'' tastes slightly sweet rather than salty. Most bakeries produce ''pandesal'' in the morning for breakfast consumption, ...
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Puerto Rican Cuisine
Puerto Rican cuisine has its roots in the cooking traditions and practices of Europe (mostly Spain), Africa and the native Taínos. History Puerto Rican cuisine has been influenced by an array of cultures including Taino Arawak, Spanish, and African. Although Puerto Rican cooking is somewhat similar to both Spanish and other Latin American cuisine, it reflects a unique blend of influences, using indigenous seasonings and ingredients. Locals call their cuisine ''cocina criolla''. By the end of the nineteenth century, the traditional Puerto Rican cuisine was well established. By 1848 the first restaurant, La Mallorquina, opened in Old San Juan. ''El Cocinero Puerto-Riqueño o Formulario'', the island's first cookbook, was published in 1849. Taíno influence ''See: Native American cuisine'' From the diet of the Taíno (culturally related with the Maya and Carib peoples of Central America and the Caribbean) and Arawak people come many tropical roots and tubers (collectively ...
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Cafe Con Leche
A coffeehouse, coffee shop, or café is an establishment that primarily serves coffee of various types, notably espresso, latte, and cappuccino. Some coffeehouses may serve cold drinks, such as iced coffee and iced tea, as well as other non-caffeinated beverages. In continental Europe, cafés serve alcoholic drinks. A coffeehouse may also serve food, such as light snacks, sandwiches, muffins, fruit, or pastries. Coffeehouses range from owner-operated small businesses to large multinational corporations. Some coffeehouse chains operate on a franchise business model, with numerous branches across various countries around the world. While ''café'' may refer to a coffeehouse, the term "café" generally refers to a diner, British café (colloquially called a "caff"), "greasy spoon" (a small and inexpensive restaurant), transport café, teahouse or tea room, or other casual eating and drinking place. A coffeehouse may share some of the same characteristics of a bar or restaurant, bu ...
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