Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Ingredients 3 cups medium-grain rice (rinsed) 1 small can tomato sauce 1 can gandules (pigeon peas), drained 3 Tbsp sofrito A few Spanish olives + 1-2tb of the juice (optional)…
Caldo de Res Rojo Recipe Card
Ingredients 1 kg beef shank or brisket (with bone) 3–4 guajillo chiles (deseeded, soaked) 1–2 ancho chiles (deseeded, soaked) 3 ripe tomatoes 2 onions (1 for broth, 1 for salsa)…
Baked Ham with Pineapple & Cherry Glaze
Ingredients 1 fully cooked ham (6–8 lb / 2.7–3.6 kg) 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 Tbsp yellow mustard (or Dijon for a sharper flavor) 1…
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 2 lbs sweet potatoes 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick butter Pinch of salt 2 tbsp vanilla extract 4-5 tbsp orange juice…
Enchiladas Rojas con Chile Guajillo
Ingredients Sauce 6–8 dried guajillo chiles (stemmed, seeded, softened) 2 dried ancho chiles (optional) 2 garlic cloves ¼ onion 2 medium tomatoes (roasted or boiled) 2 cups chicken or vegetable…
José’s Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
Ingredients 1 lb dried pinto beans ½ lb uncooked bacon, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ancho…
Jose’s Chicharrón en Salsa Roja
Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 250–500g pork chicharrón (cracklings or pork rinds) 4–5 ripe tomatoes (jitomates) 2–3 chiles serranos (adjust to taste) 1 chile guajillo or poblano (optional for depth) 2–3 garlic…
Albondigas
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 cup white rice (uncooked) 1 egg 1 bunch cilantro (divided) 1 medium onion (divided) 1 head garlic (several cloves used) 5 dried guajillo…
Jose’s Calabacitas con Crema
Here’s a classic and cozy recipe for Calabacitas con Crema, a beloved Mexican dish featuring tender squash, sweet corn, and silky crema. It’s perfect as a side or taco filling!…
Smothered Steak
Ingredients: Cubed steak Salt and pepper (to taste) 1 onion, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2–3 cloves garlic, minced All-purpose flour 2 tbsp butter 1 packet brown gravy mix Beef…