This is a picture of Green Gold, my friend. It’s commonly known as sofrito, or sometimes, recaito. No matter what it’s called, this flavoring blend, used in most Caribbean cuisines, is money. I once knew a family in Brooklyn who got busted in a sting for operating an illegal sofrito supply chain. Word on the…
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Adobo Homemade All-Purpose Seasoning
Well, well, well! It seems as though food is more controversial than anyone expected it to be. Today, ladies and gentlemen, we will learn that we can make any thing we want to. Yes, even spice blends that we only thought to buy before can (and should) be made at home. As a woman who…
Sazón Seasoning with NO MSG
*I wrote this post days before the CEO of the world’s largest Hispanic food supplier made polarizing comments. As a result, images include the original product.* Go into any Hispanic or Black person’s kitchen and you’ll probably find a box of Sazón there. This flavor enhancing spice blend is a favorite, especially amongst Caribbean-dwellers. Because…
Watermelon Italian Soda- Refreshing for Summer
I could drink a Watermelon Italian Soda every single day. In fact, I often do. I can pronounce all of the ingredients and make it with little effort, so, why not? Plus, I always have what I need to make them. The simple syrup is made from fresh fruit juice and sugar. Afterwards, seltzer water…
Guacamole Dip: Chunky and Ready to Party
Guacamole is the king of Mexican meals. It sits on its throne of dishes most sought after. I’ve never had too much guacamole, but I’ve been annoyed when it’s run out. And it always runs out. The creamy, veggie-studded dip goes well with most proteins or simply scooped up with chips. What is Guacamole? The…
Pico de Gallo Recipe: Easy to Make
Pico de Gallo means “rooster’s beak”, but I have no idea what beaks have to do with this recipe. Maybe it’s because it looks like food a bird would peck at or has pecked over? Who knows? The colors of pico de gallo pay homage to the Mexican flag. So it makes sense that this…
Chispa Margaritas: A San Antonio Native
I had chispa margaritas for the first time after we moved to San Antonio. Right after we’d settled here, we hit up a nearby Mexican joint called Mirasol, which is famous for their chispas. Because I’ve never had one, I decided to indulge in a couple. Somehow, those “a couple” turned into eleventytwenty…or, something like…
Bistec Encebollao (Cube Steak Smothered in Onions)
Bistec Encebollao makes use of under-appreciated cube steak. Normally tough steaks are seared quickly with fragrant onions after marinating, which later creates a simple, flavorful pan sauce. Raise your hand if you’re still having a difficult time locating the cuts of meat you want. Some people think a virus means a “beef shortage”, so, these…
Pork Picadillo Empanadas/Pastelillos/Empanadillas
I’m so excited to share this Pork Picadillo Empanada post, which is sponsored by the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association, with you! If you’ve been reading this blog for more than a minute, you know that I come from a family of pork lovers. If given the chance, we would eat pork seven days a week….
Tres Leches Chocolate Cake with Cajeta Drizzle
We’re smack-dab in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month and do you know what that means for my Puerto Rican family? Absolutely nothing. That’s right. Since we celebrate our “hispanicness” on a daily basis, this weirdly-dated pseudo-holiday holds no importance to us. But, that’s just us. I do have a Hispanic recipe I want to…
