José’s Costillas de puerco verde
Pork Ribs in Green Salsa Servings: 4–6 Time: About 1 hour Flavor: Bright, savory, slightly tangy, classic Mexican comfort food Ingredients For the ribs 2–3 lb pork ribs (country-style or…
Green Chicken Enchiladas (Enchiladas Verdes)
Ingredients 12 tomatillos (husks removed, rinsed) 1–3 jalapeños (adjust to spice preference) 1/4 white onion 5 garlic cloves 4 poblano peppers Handful of fresh cilantro Chicken bouillon (to taste) Salt…
José’s Calabacitas con Crema (Mexican Zucchini in Cream)
Serves: 4–6 Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons oil or butter ½ medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3–4 Mexican squash (or zucchini), sliced or diced 1 cup corn…
José’s Jibarito Sandwich
Ingredients (Makes 2 Sandwiches) Plantain “Bread” 4 large green plantains Oil for frying Salt Meat Filling 1 lb thin‑sliced steak (skirt, flank, or sirloin) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp…
TORTITAS DE CAMARÓN
(Mexican Shrimp Patties in Red Chile Sauce) Ingredients For the Tortitas 1 cup camarón seco molido (dried shrimp powder) 4 large eggs, separated 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for firmer…
José’s Calabazas con Crema (Mexican Zucchini in Cream Sauce)
Servings: 4 Total Time: 25–30 minutes Ingredients Vegetables 3 medium calabacitas or zucchini, sliced into half-moons 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, sliced (optional) ½ white onion, sliced 1–2 garlic cloves,…
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…