Olive

tuna steaks (about 1 kilo) • onion • leek • bell pepper • bay leaves • Oil, preferably olive oil. If you don't have it or it's too expensive, use a good neutral oil (like corn oil) • Salt and pepper to taste

green plantains • tomatoes • onion • Vinegar • Salt • Olive oil • Garlic

fish (such as dogfish, tuna, skate, or stingray) • ripe plantains • eggs • Olives and raisins, to taste • ---- For the filling: (all finely chopped) • large onions • Plenty of sweet peppers (ají dulce) • Green onions • medium bell peppers • Garlic, to taste • Salt and pepper, to taste • Annatto (for color) •

skinless chicken thighs, separated • large Roma tomatoes • large onion • green bell pepper • garlic powder • ground cumin • dried oregano • salt • black pepper • bay leaves • water (60 ml) • annatto powder (achiote) •

green beans (about 500 grams) • carrots (about 500 grams) • cauliflower (about 400 grams) • onions (about 500 grams) • celery (about 400 grams) • bell peppers, red and green (about 500 grams total) • stuffed olives (about 150 grams) • small cup oil (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml) • sugar (about 50 grams) • vinegar (about 120 ml) • Heinz 57 sauce (about 240 ml) or similar steak sauce • ketchup (about 240 ml) •

Paella rice • Chicken • Shrimp • Scallops • Chaguacure (or substitute with another edible mollusk, if unavailable) • Chicken broth • Olive oil • Minced garlic