Vegetarian filling. Add more achiote. (Photo: Margarita Persico) Or may use traditional pork filling. (Photo: Margarita Persico) . Though this filling is for the “pasteles,” it can also be used as a side with jasmine rice, as Sloppy Joe’s or with the starch of your choice. To make the pasteles’ masa, click here. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds meat — your choice or any vegetarian protein such as . . . → Read More: Filling for the Pasteles or Sloppy Joe’s Filling for the Pasteles or Sloppy Joe’s 
Pasteles (Photo: Margarita Persico) The Puerto Rican Pastel is of indigenous Taino heritage. In Puerto Rico, the “pasteles” (cakes similar to tamales) are a prized dish for very special occasions since it is very time consuming. The “masa” for the pasteles consists of green bananas, taro, pumpkin and some people use other vegetables. The pasteles are seasoned with the juice of the fillings, usually pork or chicken with chickpeas, spices and annatto oil (“achiote” seeds infused in oil). Some people as myself, make them vegetarian using chickpeas and tempeh or other vegetable protein. These pasteles . . . → Read More: Puerto Rican Pasteles — Making the Masa Puerto Rican Pasteles — Making the Masa 
Serves 3 – 4 Red and Green Salad Delicata Squash “Chips” Baby Lima Beans Dover Sole Shopping List 12 ounces Lima Beans, cooked and drained Sea salt and pepper Olive oil 1 garlic bulb Crushed red pepper Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute or Herbamare or herbal spice mix of choice Pesto [link] 1 head Red leaf lettuce Favorite salad dressing or make your own salad dressing 1 Tomato 2 oz Walnuts 1 1/2 pound Dover sole . . . → Read More: Dinner Menu and Shopping List Dinner Menu and Shopping List Serves 3 – 4 1 1/2 pound Dover sole Olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3 garlic, sliced 1 lemon, cut into four wedges Topping ½ cup bread crumbs (favorite bread crumbs or gluten-free, or rice flour) 1 teaspoon Crushed red peppers (or 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning) · 1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (for spiciness or 1 tablespoon of oregano) ¼ teaspoon kelp (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat oven to at 350 Fahrenheit/177 Celsius . . . → Read More: Dover Sole Dover Sole 
"Arroz Con Pollo" Saffron Chicken with Rice (Photo: Margarita Persico) By Margarita Persico Rice with Chicken was a favorite dish at home. I cannot remember a week in my life when Mom didn’t make “arroz con pollo.” This version is based on my mother’s Puerto Rican recipe, but with brown rice and saffron, inspired by my Mom and a paella. Serves: 7 Ingredients 1 pound chicken breast (organic, free range is a good option) Small lemon, . . . → Read More: “Arroz Con Pollo” Saffron Rice with Chicken “Arroz Con Pollo” Saffron Rice with Chicken 
I like very much this loaf because I get to add many healthy ingredients such as carrots, cilantro, garlic, sage, olives stuffed with pimento and brown rice. All those flavors camouflage this low sodium recipe. Actually, I add no salt to my loaf. Instead of more salt I use olives, herbs, garlic and onions. My parents made a traditional meatloaf with hardboiled eggs in the center of the loaf. My brothers, cousins, friends and I . . . → Read More: Brown Rice “Turkey” Loaf Brown Rice “Turkey” Loaf |
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