Pernil is the most popular meat served during the holiday season in Puerto Rico. It is usually the picnic cut, or front ham of the pork, but if you can’t find it you may use a rear ham with skin. It can be cooked “al caldero” (stovetop), en “caja china” or roasted in the…
Category: Christmas
Sweet Pie Cookies with Apricot Glaze
I’m the self appointed queen of leftovers! As I have mentioned in other posts, I don’t like to throw away food and really enjoy the creative process in the kitchen. Every year my kids and I bake homemade cookies for Santa Clause and truly, this year, Christmas Eve crept up on me without having bought…