Vegetarian Dishes

Puerto Rican Sofrito

February 15, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Puerto Rican Sofrito is the seasoning sauce and base to most Puerto Rican cooking. Have some stored in your refrigerator or frozen and you will be able to make any Puerto Rican dish you like. From beans, rice and stews, you will always be ready with some in your refrigerator. Very easy to make and done in under ten minutes.

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Sofrito is a Puerto Rican seasoning sauce used extensively in Puerto Rican cooking. Honestly it is the be all end all magic sauce to our dishes.

It is the base to an extensive list of Puerto Rican dishes.

If you have a jar of sofrito ready in your refrigerator at all times , you will be able to make almost any Puerto Rican meal at any time….

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

February 4, 2019 By Cathy 18 Comments

Sopa de Fideo or Mexican Noodle Soup is a delicious soup made with simple ingredients. With just a few ingredients you will have a hyper yummy soup in no time. Total comfort soup at it’s best!

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Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) is one of those soups that I refer to as “soups that comforts the soul.”

Not only is it total comfort food but just as important is the fact that it is hyper delicious and tasty. It is also a super easy soup to make.

This soup is perfect for the whole family, even your fussy eaters will love this soup. And want another bonus? Sopa de fideo is made in no time!

It is definitely one of those soups that makes you wonder, how could a soup that is this easy to make be this delicious?!

Aren’t “no fuss” delicious soups the best?!!! :)…

Sorullitos

January 15, 2019 By Cathy 12 Comments

Sorullitos or Sorullitos de Maiz are Puerto Rican cornmeal fritters or corn sticks. With a crispy outside and a soft and buttery inside, they make for a delicious snack, appetizer or side dish. (Gluten free)

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Sorullitos, also known as “sorullitos de maiz” or “sorullos de maiz” are a delicious cornmeal based fritter and are originally from Puerto Rico. They are sorta like a hush puppy but made with even simpler ingredients that result in a delicious yummy treat….

Garlic Tostones (Fried Garlic Plantains)

December 17, 2018 By Cathy 12 Comments

Garlic tostones (fried plantains) are the perfect side dish to any Latin/Hispanic meal or served as an appetizer or quick treat. Served with a delicious garlic aioli sauce.

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At some point, you may have come across tostones (fried green plantains) and surely if you are of Latin or Hispanic decent. Or if you have traveled to the Caribbean, Central America, South America or countless other countries like India, Africa, Spain, South East Asia you may have come across fried plantains in some form….

Bolón de Verde (Green Plantain Fritters)

December 11, 2018 By Cathy 8 Comments

Bolón de Verde (Green Plantain Fritters) are a delicious fried treat filled with cheese, chorizo or chicharron (pork cracklings). Perfect for breakfast, lunch or appetizer.

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Bolón de Verde (Green Plantain Fritter) is a sort of green plantain fried dumpling filled with either cheese, chorizo or chicharron (pork cracklings).

So if you like or love plantains like I do then you will really like this delicious Ecuadorian dish.

Simple and easy to make and absolutely yummy!

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