Baboy

risoni (about 1 1/4 cups, 250 grams), cooked • olive oil • garlic paste • Oregano, to taste • eggs • bacon (about 50 grams) • ripe plantains with dates (see my recipe) • Salt, crushed red pepper flakes (peperoncino) • Olive oil

meaty pork ribs, skin removed (about 1500 grams) • green onion • garlic • orange • butter (about 28 grams) • small yellow potatoes, halved (about 300 grams) • grated panela or brown sugar (about 100 grams) • yellow mustard • tomato paste • vegetable oil • avocado • Salt and pepper to taste

ground pork • ground beef • Salt • Black pepper • Grated onion • Garlic • Breadcrumbs • Sliced ham • Sliced mozzarella cheese • Bacon • Aluminum foil

ground beef (about 350 grams) • ground pork (about 150 grams) • salt • black pepper • garlic, minced • onion, chopped • carrot, chopped • green beans, chopped (about 50 grams) • green peas (about 50 grams) • bacon • eggs

boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound/450 grams) • garlic, grated • salt and pepper • ham • mozzarella cheese • bacon

regular white rice (about 2 1/4 cups or 450 grams) • pork (about 900 grams) • eggs • soy sauce (240 ml) • dark soy sauce (120 ml) • green onions, chopped • sugar (to add to the soy sauce) • oil (about 2/3 cup or 150 ml) • peas and carrots (about 15 ounces or 425 grams)

For the mashed potatoes: • potatoes (about 500 grams) • chopped cilantro • milk (120 ml) • margarine or butter • cream cheese • Salt and pepper • For the grilled beef: • beef for grilling (about 250 grams) • medium white onion, thinly sliced • pork chorizo, thinly sliced • butter •

dried yellow corn kernels (maíz boludo amarillo) • banana leaves • Kitchen twine • Vinegar • White wine • Seasonings for the dough • grated nutmeg • crushed garlic • chili powder • mixed dried herbs • all-purpose seasoning • salt •

fresh zucchinis (firm and shiny) • generous pinch of sea salt • ground meat (try a mix of beef and pork) (300 g) • red bell pepper, finely chopped (for color and sweetness) • chopped fresh parsley • large egg (helps bind everything together) • whole wheat breadcrumbs (or oats for more fiber) • homemade tomato sauce • shredded Manchego cheese (the secret to a perfect gratin) (60 g)

beef or pork ribs (about 450 grams) • onion • garlic • soy sauce (dark) • Salt • Sugar • Ketchup

green plantain • potatoes, diced • corn, kernels removed • green onion, chopped • small carrot, diced • garlic, crushed • Pork, beef, or chicken bone • cilantro • cumin • Salt, to taste • oregano • thyme •