Fritada Ecuatoriana
My husband, being from a city known for their good BBQ ribs, is always curious to try different pork rib recipes. The seasonings used in this recipe are typical of Ecuador. However, the way that these ribs are served is…
3 Little Pigs Meat Pie- Pie Murciano
Living in the United States, I have had the chance to meet people from all over the world. Of course, the best part of living in a melting pot is the ability to exchange recipes with friends and family. One…
Filled Patacon- Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja is shredded pork shoulder mixed with a homemade tomato-based sauce. This meal is a treat for me. I remember my dad taking me to “Mr. Patacon” when I was little. That really made my day (It would still…
Pork Feet and Garbanzo Soup
My husband and I have been making a different grain each week. It has been really fun to experiment with different recipes and learn how to make each grain from scratch. We have tried: yellow and green split pea, lentils,…
Latin Style Pork Risotto
This week is my brother’s in-law birthday and we have been talking about different latin recipes. John and his wife (Emily) went to Puerto Rico earlier this month and they tried different rice dishes such as arroz con pollo and…
Latin Style Lentils with Bacon
This are the most flavorful lentils that I have ever tried and believe me, I have eaten lots of lentils in my life :). My mom used to make me lentils once a week. When I moved to the US…
Carnitas
Mexican food is one of my favorite foods. I’m lucky to live in San Diego which has the best Mexican food that I’ve tried. I usually make carnitas at least once a month. Carnitas are so delicious and easy to…
