Pantry Staples

Sofrito Cooking Base

Sofrito Cooking Base

I enjoy this flavor SO much. Its the taste of home and memories for me. Make this cooking base last longer by freezing it in individual “muffins” and storing them (once fully frozen) in freezer safe container.

Coconut Milk (& Flour)

Coconut Milk (& Flour)

Prep Time 5 Minutes Prep Notes – Sauce Pan or electric kettle (to heat water) – Blender Cooking Time 15 Minutes Yields 2 Cups of Coconut Milk Ingredients – 1.5 Cups Organic, Unsulphered, Unsweetened Coconut Shreds – 2 Cups, Hot Filtered Water Directions – Put Coconut flakes and Hot Water together in the blender pitcher….

Ghee (*almost* Lactose Free Butter)

Ghee (*almost* Lactose Free Butter)

Prep Time 2 Minutes Prep Notes Saucepan Cheesecloth or Cotton dish towel Spoon Glass Jar (8oz. Jam Jar) Cooking Time 15 Minutes Yields 8 oz. jar Ingredients 2 Sticks of Organic, Grass Fed Butter (or) 8 oz. of Organic, Grass Fed Butter  Directions Lightly melt butter on low heat. Do not let it boil. As…

Rendering Lard

Rendering Lard

Rendering Lard couldn’t be easier by using this slow-cooker method. Watch from my mistakes in this video.