Congri

Ingredients

• 3 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 15 oz canned black beans (with liquid)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Fry bacon until crispy in Dutch oven. Set aside to drain and chop.
• Using bacon fat, sauté peppers and onions for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add rice, canned beans with their liquid, water, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes without opening lid.
• Stir and cook for 5-10 additional minutes until rice is fluffy.
• Remove from heat and rest covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with fork and stir in chopped bacon before serving.

Coquito

Ingredients

• 14 oz sweet condensed milk
• 12 oz evaporated milk
• 13.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk
• 15 oz cream of coconut
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2½ cups light rum

Instructions

• Combine the condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and cream of coconut in a blender.
• Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the mixture.
• Pour in the rum and blend thoroughly until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture into glass bottles, seal tightly, and refrigerate.
• Serve cold in small drink glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Shake well before serving.

Pineapple Casserole

Ingredients

• 20 oz pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
• 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 40 Ritz butter crackers
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat casserole dish with butter. Drain pineapple but reserve 1/4 cup juice. Set the juice aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cheese, reserved pineapple juice, tidbits, and crushed pineapple. Stir well. Pour the mixture into the casserole disk.
• In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs and the butter. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs over the pineapple mixture.
• Bake for 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup of steel-cut oats
• 4 1/2 cups of water
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Set to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.