by Betsy | Jul 11, 2023
Arañitas de Yuca – Fried Yuca spiders Arañitas (ñ in Spanish is pronounced like the “nio” in onion in English.) They can also be called arepitas. These were a regular staple in our house growing up. Mainly, because we all loved them. No matter how...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Arepitas de Batata – Fried Sweet Potatoes These were my favorites when I was a kid, along with fried yucca. They are sweet but not too much, and not like the Sweet potato fried that are now popular. These are not Yams. They won’t work very well for...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Arróz a La Carmen – Carmen Style Rice This recipe came from my father’s cousin’s wife Carmen. Tia Carmen was Puertorican from an area where they speak a little different. She was sweet, funny, and just knew tons of survival skills to teach a...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Asparagus Asparagus are one of my favorite vegetables. They have been since I discovered them. When I was little all I had access to was Green Giant cans. And, since I didn’t know any better, I liked them. Then, I got to meet Buz. He could get USA fresh...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Auyama – Calabaza – Squash Auyama is a yellow-green pumpkin with very deep yellow flesh, used extensively throughout the West Indies. It is usually sold by the wedge. Use instead of potato or in soups. The flowers are also edible. Mexicans fix calabaza...
by Betsy | Jul 14, 2023
Auyama Soup – Crema de Auyama This is a very easy recipe. My step daughter has loved this for years. I made it, at least once a week for her. Ingredients 1 package cut auyama 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Around 1 tbsp olive oil Cilantro to taste Salt...
