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Bread and Grains Dishes

Here you will find an assortment of delicious breads and grains.  Everything from the tasty Mexican Morisqueta dish of white rice, topped with beans that have been made in a savory tomato sauce and then topped with crumbled queso fresco!  Or follow this delicious step by step guide to Puerto Rican Rice and Beans or learn how to make Arroz Mamposteao (Dirty Rice and Beans).  Wonder what Avocado Bread or Day of the Dead Bread taste like?  Read on and find out!

Day of the Dead Bread

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Day of the Dead Bread or “Pan de Muertos” is a delicious, light, sweet bread made to celebrate Day of the Dead or “Dia de los Muertos.”  This traditional bread has strips of bread on top representing “bones.”  A must make for this highly celebrated day in memory of our loved ones.

Day of the Dead Bread
Pan de Muerto

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( Recipe originally posted on October 30, 2016)

Day of the Dead Bread

Day of the Dead Bread or “Pan de Muertos” is a traditional bread made in Mexico for the celebration of “Day of the Dead.”

What is the Day of the Dead?

Day of the Dead is celebrated between Oct 31-Nov 2 in Mexico….

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Morisqueta

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This Morisqueta recipe is a delicious Mexican dish consisting of white rice, topped with beans and a savory tomato sauce made with onions, garlic and serrano peppers which is then finished with crumbled queso fresco, Mexican crema and chopped cilantro.  Excellent side for any meal or served by itself for a scrumptious Vegetarian dish.

Morisqueta topped with red shredded cabbage, queso fresco, Mexican crema and served on a white plate.

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Morisqueta Recipe (Receta)

If you have never heard of Morisqueta, let me first tell you, it is delicious.

This yummy Mexican dish consists of white rice, topped with beans and a savory tomato sauce made with onions, garlic and serrano peppers.

You then top it off with queso fresco and crema Mexicana (Mexican cream) and chopped cilantro.

NOTE:  If you cannot find Mexican Cream, you can substitute it with sour cream….

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Arroz Mamposteao

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This Arroz Mamposteao recipe ( “Dirty Rice” and Beans) is a delicious Puerto Rican rice dish that I have always loved.  A blend of white rice, combined with stewed beans, bacon, onions, peppers and spices creating the most flavorful rice.  Perfect side dish for pork chops, steak and chicken.

Arroz Mamposteao served on a white platter and topped with scallions and chopped cilantro

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Arroz Mamposteao

Today we are going to take a step away from Mexican dishes and other Latin dishes and specifically talk about  another delicious savory Puerto Rican dish, Arroz Mamposteao….

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Cilantro Lime Rice

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Pair up this delicious rice, Cilantro Lime Rice with anything.  Your options are limitless.  Excellent with grilled chicken, fajitas, smothered pork chops, stuffed in tacos, burritos and even on top of nachos.

Cilantro Lime Rice served on a blue platter with lime wedges.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

First off I’m just a lover of rice, period!  I never ever shy away from a good bowl of rice.  I just love rice!  And this one right here, Cilantro Lime Rice, has always kept that love going for me.

It’s hyper-delicious, fragrant and all …

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Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos

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These Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos appetizer are so delicious! Biscuits stuffed with chicken, poblano peppers, onions, monterey jack cheese and served with salsa verde. Excellent!

I created this appetizer last year and it truly became a hit with my family, friends and a few of you also let me know your thoughts on it.  Today, I thought I would repost it for any fowl or beef you may have tonight before those hands strike midnight!  If you have any leftover chicken, turkey or beef, make this recipe tomorrow for lunch or as a starter to your New Years Day Dinner.

Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos sered on wooden platter with salsa verde.
Panecillos de Queso Pollo Poblano
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Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos

I created this appetizer, “Cheesy Chicken Poblano Panecillos” on the whim the other day and added a Mexican twist.

I made it with simple ingredients I had on hand.  I used leftover chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, poblano peppers, biscuits, onions and cilantro.  And of course I combined these panecillos (little breads) with my delicious salsa verde!

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