Desserts And Good Food

      Sofrito is the base on Puerto Rican Cuisine. This method of cooking have been in use for thousands of years around the world. What makes Puerto Rican Sofrito unique is the combinations of ingredients and the passion that's goes in making it.      Sofrito have two parts, first the base, some people call recaito. This part include, a combination of onions, garlic, peppers and herbs. The second part is to slowly fry the ingredients, adding annatto oil, cook ham, tocino(bacon), green olive, capers, tomato sauce and others ingredients (depend of the recipe ). Ingredients: 4 yellow onions, peeled, large dice 1 head of garlic, peeled 1/2 bunch of Culantro, rinse well and drain  1/2 bunch of Cilantro, rinse well and drain  1/2 pound of Ajices dulces, rinse cut in half and seeded  4  Cubanelle peppers, rinse,  seeded and chopped 1/2 tablespoon dry oregano Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of the food processor and g...

    Traditionally made for Christmas, we enjoy this flavorful rice whenever we have an excuse. This rice is typically made with sofrito, the most important ingredient in the Puerto Rican Kitchen. Since having left my country many years ago I always look for ways to bring Puerto Rican flavor to my table. If you are not able to find the ingredients for sofrito you can still enjoy this flavorful rice. The ingredients for the sofrito in this version are very easy to find at your local supermarket. Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 pound pork meat, large cubes For the sofrito: 1/2 cup onion, small dice 1 red bell pepper, small dice 1/4 cup green pepper, small dice 1/4 cup celery, small dice 1/4 cup carrots, small dice 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped   1 large clove of garlic, minced 1-12 oz. can unsalted tomato sauce 1/3 cup green olives 1-16 ounces can pigeon peas, drain    2 cups long grain rice 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken brot...