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”
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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”
5 Ingredient brownies
There are many ways to make different brownies: fudgy, cakey, cookie-like, double, or triple chocolate. Brownies are mainly divided into two categories: fudgy and cakey. Some recipes call for melted chocolate yielding in a dense, fudgy brownie. The other, made with cocoa powder, comes out moist and cakey with a crackly top (as in theContinue reading “5 Ingredient brownies”
Spanish Omelet
Tortilla Española Spanish omelet is one of the most emblematic dishes in Spanish cuisine. According to Teodoro Bardají Mas, considered by many to be the father of modern Spanish gastronomy, the round shape defined the tortilla as “Spanish,” thus distinguishing it from the classic French one folded in half and other versions coming from differentContinue reading “Spanish Omelet”