Another common Christmas Eve pernil accompaniment is pasteles, which is a Puerto Rican version of tamales. Instead of using corn masa like Mexican tamale makers do, Puerto Ricans make their masa ...
Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant blend of Spanish ... often made during the holiday season. Similar to tamales, they consist of a masa made from green bananas and root vegetables, filled with ...
Elvira’s Cuban Cuisine, 1738 W. Eisenhower Blvd., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. More information as ...