Entries from tasting memories tagged with 'Puerto Rican'
Refreshing Oatmeal Drink - Homemade "FrescAvena"
On hot summer days I love a cool, nourishing drink like oatmeal drink served over ice. This simple drink of oats is refreshing and nourishing without the heaviness of a traditional oat smoothie. The gently sweet taste of pure oats...
Traditional Sofrito
Woodfired plate by Roger Baumann. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. The preparation of many dishes that are close to my heart begin with a simple ritual: chop an onion, chop some pepper, mash two garlic cloves, set a handful...
Puerto Rican Coconut Rice Pudding (Arroz con Coco)
Rustic woodfired spoon by Jim Shack. Plate by Roger Baumann. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. I want to start this decade by sharing with you a very simple but deliciously comforting recipe from the heart of Puerto Rico: Coconut...
The Secret Dipping Sauce
Plate and bowl by Jim Shack. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. This simple Puerto Rican dipping sauce is traditionally served with fritters like tostones fried green plantains or sorullitos de maiz corn fritters. Why do I call it "The...
Tostones Fried Green Plaintains
This beautiful little plate was made by Roger Baumann and the white sauce dish was made by Jim Shack. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. Tostones and a good plate of white rice and pink beans made by my grandma...
Turkey Empanadillas (Empanadillas de Pavo)
The day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of leftover turkey dishes. From pot pies and turkey sandwiches to turkey soup - by the end of this weekend we will have had our fill of roasted turkey for the year. This...
La Bombonera
Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. One of the things I love about visiting the Old San Juan is breakfast at La Bombonera. On the first day of our recent trip to "my home planet", I get up early and...
Pito's Traditional Coquito
Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. A Puerto Rican Christmas is all about families and friends gathering to dance, drink and eat. At the center of all Puerto Rican holiday festivities is coquito. This silky, sweet, coconut milk-based drink spiked...
Dulce De Leche
Plates by Roger Baumann and Jim Shack. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. Let me tell you about Puerto Rican dulce de leche. This is not the creamy, spreadable South American dulce de leche that you might be familiar with....
Sorullitos de Maiz Corn Fritters
Plate and bowl by Jim Shack. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. Making sorullitos de maiz takes me back to childhood, standing around Abuela Sara's clean and ample kitchen with my favorite aunt Titi Sara. Titi would paint my nails,...
Adobo Chicken, a.k.a. Pollochón
Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. Being born Puerto Rican means that I was born with an innate need to supercook meats until they are hard and dry. Us Puerto Ricans love to bite into an almost jerky-like pork chop....
Adobo Seasoning
Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. Adobo is the secret behind all flavorful Puerto Rican meat dishes. The seasoning is simple, consisting of garlic, oregano, cumin, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. It's deeply rich and great on meats, particularly...
Baked Beef Empanadillas
Empanadillas in Ponce. Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds. More at smatter.tv The essential Puerto Rican street food, empanadillas, are served at roadside stands, street events, mom and pop cafeterias, and restaurants all over the island. You will find these...
Empanadilla Pastry
Plate by Roger Baumann. Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds. I grew nostalgic for this most common Puerto Rican food when I first moved to Montana. It was then that I began experimenting with different empanadilla pastry recipes. I've tried...
Pernil
The Puerto Rican in me always screams for a traditional meal this time of year. Christmas in Puerto Rico is all about sharing music, drink and great food with friends and family. The traditional meal is a feast of lechón...
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