That is, when she’s not cooking. Her recipe for frijoles negros, served with white rice (“It’s the law!”), is built on the ingredients in sofrito, which she refers to in her book as “the ...
But oddly enough, if I’m trying to achieve a silky smooth mashed potato, I turn to a ricer instead. The trick to velvety potatoes is to avoid overworking them, which makes them gummy and heavy. A ...