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Christina Morales

Christina Morales is a food reporter for the The New York Times who also publishes recipes on NYT Cooking. Christina was born to a Cuban family in the Miami area, and her abuela’s home-cooked meals, which greeted her after school, fueled her passion for writing about Latin American food.

Recipes by Christina Morales

27 recipes

  • Spicy Cumin Lamb Burgers

    Spicy Cumin Lamb Burgers

    Christina Morales, Alexa Weibel, Jason Wang, David Shi

    65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    65

    40 minutes (or about 2 hours if making the bread)

    or to save this recipe.

  • Halloumi, Arugula and Tomato Sandwiches

    Halloumi, Arugula and Tomato Sandwiches

    Alexa Weibel, Christina Morales, Jake Marsiglia, Costa Damaskos

    651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    651

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mushroom Queso Fundido

    Mushroom Queso Fundido

    Christina Morales, Bricia Lopez

    73 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    73

    About 1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chew Bread

    Chew Bread

    Christina Morales, Ed Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell

    176 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    176

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Jocón (Chicken and Tomatillo Stew)

    Jocón (Chicken and Tomatillo Stew)

    Christina Morales, Jorge Cárdenas

    304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    304

    About 2 hours

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  • Suspiro a la Limeña (Caramel Pudding With Port Meringue)

    Suspiro a la Limeña (Caramel Pudding With Port Meringue)

    Christina Morales, Gastón Acurio

    116 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    116

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sopa Paraguaya (Cheesy Cornbread)

    Sopa Paraguaya (Cheesy Cornbread)

    Christina Morales, Nancy Ojeda

    496 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    496

    About 1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rosca de Reyes

    Rosca de Reyes

    Christina Morales, Caroline Lange, La Monarca Bakery

    154 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    154

    About 2 hours

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  • Hallacas

    Hallacas

    Christina Morales, Isbelis Diaz, Ivo Diaz

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    5 1/2 hours

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  • Vegan Jackfruit Pernil

    Vegan Jackfruit Pernil

    Christina Morales, Lyana Blount

    125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    125

    7 3/4 hours

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  • Cremas

    Cremas

    Christina Morales, Charlene Absalon

    92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    92

    2 1/4 hours

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  • Gin and Juice

    Gin and Juice

    Christina Morales, Toni Tipton-Martin

    84 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    84

    10 minutes

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  • Pumpkin Empanadas

    Pumpkin Empanadas

    Christina Morales, Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

    47 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    47

    About 2 1/4 hours

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  • Onion Bhajiya (Spicy Fritters)

    Onion Bhajiya (Spicy Fritters)

    Christina Morales, Palak Patel

    84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    84

    45 minutes

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  • Ayote en Miel (Squash With Spiced Syrup)

    Ayote en Miel (Squash With Spiced Syrup)

    Christina Morales, Alicia Maher

    68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    68

    About 2 hours 40 minutes, plus cooling

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  • Djon-Djon Rice (Black Mushroom Rice)

    Djon-Djon Rice (Black Mushroom Rice)

    Christina Morales, Natacha Gomez-Dupuy

    42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    42

    1 hour

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  • Pasta con Palta (Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta)

    Pasta con Palta (Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta)

    Christina Morales, Sandra A. Gutierrez

    499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    499

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Arroz con Maiz y Crema (Cheesy Rice Casserole With Corn)

    Arroz con Maiz y Crema (Cheesy Rice Casserole With Corn)

    Christina Morales, Sandra A. Gutierrez

    279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    279

    50 minutes

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    easy
  • Green Anchovy Butter

    Green Anchovy Butter

    Christina Morales, Anna Hezel

    168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    168

    10 minutes

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    easy
  • Purê de Mandioca (Creamy Yuca Purée)

    Purê de Mandioca (Creamy Yuca Purée)

    Christina Morales, Alexa Weibel, Thailine Kolb, Liomar dos Santos Paula Araujo

    23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    23

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ham Croquetas

    Ham Croquetas

    Christina Morales, Jonathan Andrade

    149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    149

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus overnight chilling

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  • Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

    Christina Morales, Rebecca Abbott, Jennifer West

    763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    763

    45 minutes

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  • Air-Fryer Cheesecake

    Air-Fryer Cheesecake

    Christina Morales, Rebecca Abbott, Jennifer West

    1034 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,034

    1 hour, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mexican Buñuelos With Piloncillo Syrup

    Mexican Buñuelos With Piloncillo Syrup

    Christina Morales, Mely Martínez

    117 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars

    117

    2 hours

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  • Cuban Buñuelos With Anise Syrup

    Cuban Buñuelos With Anise Syrup

    Christina Morales, Ana Sofía Peláez

    29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    29

    2 hours 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Alligator Chili

    Alligator Chili

    Christina Morales, John Folse

    66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    66

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Elena Ruz Sandwich

    Elena Ruz Sandwich

    Christina Morales

    824 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    824

    10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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