This bright green sauce looks beautiful, tastes amazing, and it pairs perfectly with the ricotta gnudi. You can use frozen, fresh corn ears or corn from a can but I want to say that using FRESH corn and grilling the cob before cooking it in the sauce; is a little secret that makes a differenceContinue reading “Creamy Corn & Basil Sauce”
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Ricotta Gnudi
Gnudi are a tasty Tuscan, Italian favorite consisting of ricotta dough balls that got their name from the English word nude, or naked. Gnudi are gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese and spinach instead of potato. Unlike gnocchi which are found in most regions of Italy, gnudi are primarily found in the Tuscany region. InContinue reading “Ricotta Gnudi”
Cashew Dip
The first time I tried this recipe, I fell in love with it; this dip is delicious, filling, and easy to make. This kind of preparation is what most vegans would call “cheese” or “cashew cheese.” I don’t call it cheese since there is not one thing reminding me of cheese in it; in myContinue reading “Cashew Dip”
Pectin
This time the recipe is not for a dish but for a clever and useful solution. Have you heard about pectin before? Pectin is a high-molecular-weight carbohydrate polymer present in virtually all plants, where it contributes to the cell structure. The term pectin covers several polymers, which vary according to their molecular weight, chemical configuration,Continue reading “Pectin”
Oat Breakfast Drinks
Oats, formally named Avena sativa, is a cereal grain from the Poaceae grass family of plants. The grain refers specifically to the edible seeds of oat grass, which is what ends up in our breakfast bowls, or in this case, a drink. Whether loved or hated for their mushy yet hearty texture when cooked, oats are most prizedContinue reading “Oat Breakfast Drinks”
Arroz con gandules
Arroz con gandules is a combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork cooked in the same pot with a Puerto Rican-style sofrito. It is the flagship dish of Puerto Rican cuisine, especially on holidays, being also very popular in the Caribbean and northern South America. Traditionally is topped with a banana leaf while cooking, addingContinue reading “Arroz con gandules”
One Bowl Blueberry Loaf
I have been using this recipe for many years now. It is definitely delicious but is my go-to mainly because of how easy it is and its versatility. This is my kind of recipe, the one you can play with and alter to your liking or use as a base, in some preparations like bread,Continue reading “One Bowl Blueberry Loaf”
Tostones
Plantains, native to Southeast Asia, were introduced to the Caribbean in the early 16th century. They made their way along trade routes to Africa and were brought to the Caribbean by the Spanish and African slave traders. They quickly adapted to the region’s tropical environment and rapidly dispersed throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, quickly becomingContinue reading “Tostones”
Sofrito
Sofrito is the backbone of Latin cuisine, especially in Puerto Rico, where almost every savory dish calls for some sofrito, even some Italian and Asian fusions. Onions play a big part in sofrito, and they got to the Caribbean for the first time more than 500 years ago, so we are familiar with the flavor.Continue reading “Sofrito”
Broccoli & Potato Soup
This is one of my favorite soups since I was a kid, I remember my grandma making it for me, and I have just loved it ever since. The aroma when cooking this soup is fantastic; you don’t need appetizers to make you hungry because the smell sure will set your stomach for this creamyContinue reading “Broccoli & Potato Soup”