Aunty Ina’s Gandule Rice

1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 lb. chopped pork or ham 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 achiote packets  (Sazon Goya with Coriander and Annatto) 1 can of Green Pigeon Peas 2 cloves of garlic 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp. oregano 1 can (15 oz.) Green Pigeon Peas 1 can of Tomato Sauce 1/2 […]

Sweet Potato Pancakes

2 medium orange-flesh sweet potatoes, washed (about 1 lb.) 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 cup (4 T.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, beaten 1-1/2 T. molasses 1 […]

Overnight Soak Oatmeal

  1 cup of oatmeal (I like using Coach’s Oats because it offers more texture.) 1 cup of milk of your choice (I use almond milk.) 2 tbsp of greek yogurt 1 -2 tsp of honey (depending on your desired sweetness) 1 tbsp of cinnamon 1 cup of toppings of your choice (apples, coconut, sliced […]

Artichoke Nibbles

2 jars (6 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced or mashed 4 eggs 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs or panko 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. each pepper, oregano leaves, and liquid hot pepper seasoning* 1/2 lb.sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) 2 […]