Posts by Raul Colon
The Vegetarian’s Latino Family Quandary: Why Vegetables Are Offensive
Like many bicultural kids, I have a strong connection with food. In my community, it is used to show respect, celebrate milestones and, in many ways, illustrate success. This is because you can communicate, show emotion, and send subtle messages through food. The difference between serving roasted pork or shrimp during a dinner party is…
Read MoreLemon Ice Cream on Raspberry Squares with Crumble Topping and Coulis
A great Vegetarian Dessert for St. Valentines day. We want to thank @thechubbycook for sharing this recipe and allowing us to post it on Veglatino. Feel free to follow him and thank him on twitter @thechubbycook or by visiting his website thechubbycook.com. This recipe was originally published on this thechubbycook.com. Ingredients for Lemon Ice Cream:…
Read MoreSolution for when Corned-Beef is in Short Supply!
For the last weeks I have heard how Corned Beef is apparently in short supply especially here in Puerto Rico. Being vegetarian this does not present an issue for me but allows me to see how people are attached to some food items when they can be easily substituted with healthier options. So if you…
Read MoreSuperBowl Veggie Appetizers
Here are a few suggestions on Vegetarian and some Vegan Appetizers that we found online. The first 3 are from the blog MuyBuenoCookbook. Super Sopes Chile con Queso Super Bowl-O-Mole The next 2 recipes are are from the blog Mi Cocina Vegetarian Quesadillas con champiñones Bruscheta con doble tomate Do you have any other SuperBowl Appetizer Ideas to Share? Photo Credit: norwichnuts
Read MoreVegetarian Piñon by @wilobenet
To kick off our First Vegetarian Friendly Sabroso Saturday (#SabrosoSaturday) we want to share a Puerto Rican Classic improved to be Vegetarian by whom I consider to be Puerto Rico’s most talented Chef Wilo Benet. Piñón Ripe Plantain and Soy Ground Meat “Lasagne” Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 ounces steamed green beans, cut into pieces vegetable…
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