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Olive Crostada - grilled bread and olive puree

Omelet - eggs, potato, mushrooms, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, chorizo, cream of tartar, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano

Oregano - an herb belonging to the mint family and related to both marjoram and thyme; it is not as sweet and has a stronger, more pungent flavor and aroma than marjoram

Oxtail Braisage - oxtails, bacon, garlic, jalapenos, red bell pepper, poblanos, red onion, carrot, fennel, cumin, red wine vinegar, red wine, stock, black pepper

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Panca Pepper - a chile pepper that is native to South America; it is like a sweet chipotle chile pepper

Panca Pepper Sauce - a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce based on the South American panca pepper; made with molasses, white vinegar, mustard powder, cumin, onion, garlic, dry sherry, panca and rocoto peppers

Panca Tamarind Glaze - molasses, tamarind paste, dry mustard, orange juice, panca puree

Panela Cheese - it is a mild, milky-tasting, fresh white cheese often sold in
rounds; a ricotta, farmer's, or dry cottage cheese can be substituted

Papas Rellenos – meat stuffed potatoes found in the Caribbean and Latin countries; mashed potatoes are formed into miniature footballs, filled with braised oxtail meat, breaded, and then fried; served with Criolla Sauce and Roasted Garlic Aioli;

Pasteles Boriqua - Puerto Rican tamales steamed in plantain leaves and served with Cabbage, Avocado, and Watercress Salad
Pasteles Masa - yautia (malalanga or taro root), green banana, green plantain, milk, anatto oil, salt
Pasteles Filling - pork, cured ham, garlic, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olives, capers, raisins, anatto oil, oregano, salt

Pebre (salsa) - parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice

Pepitas – pumpkin seeds

Peruvian Potato Salad - this blue potato salad is an optional side dish to any of our sandwiches; Peruvian purple potatoes, fingerling potatoes, caperberries, baby yellow squash, oranges, cilantro, citrus vinaigrette

Pickled Vegetables - served as a side dish with all of our sandwiches; red bell peppers, radishes, jicama, carrots, onions, water, white wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, bay leaves, chipotle chiles, whole black pepper

Pineapple Plantain Mojito (Salsa)/Mojo - ripe plantain, serrano chile, pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, scallion, chives

Plantain - a large, firm, thick-skinned, starchy banana used in Latin cooking; green plantains are very hard and ideal for frying as chips; black plantains indicate ripeness

Plantain Chips - thinly sliced green plantains, salt, canola oil; served with sweet garlic dipping sauce

Plantain Gnoochi - yellow plantains, potatoes, egg yolk, flour

Plantain Gnoochi with Tomatillo Cream Sauce - homemade plantain gnoochi is combined with a brunoise of celery, carrots, and onions and finished with a creamy tomatillo sauce

Poblano Chile Pepper - this is Mary Sue and Susan's favorite fresh green chile; the hotness of this chile can vary greatly; its medium-size, thick-skin, and wide-shouldered shape makes it ideal for stuffing and roasting

Pupusa Dough – corn masa, water, salt

Pupusa Filling - red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Jack and Ranchero cheeses

Pupusas – masa, water, lime, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, Jack and Ranchero cheeses

Pupusas with Cheese and Loroco - round stuffed "tortillas" filled with bell peppers, loroco flower buds, and lots of cheese; they are cooked on the griddle and served piping hot so that the cheese oozes out when pulled apart; served with Cabbage Cortido, Roasted Tomato, and Yellow Pepper Hot Sauce

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Quince - yellow skinned fruit looks and tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear; astringent, tart flavor when raw; high pectin content makes it ideal for use in jams, jellies, and preserves

Quinoa - staple food of the ancient Incas, widely cultivated in Peru, Chile and Bolivia; this "supergrain of the future" contains more protein than any other grain; it's considered a complete protein with all 8 essential amino acids and is higher in unsaturated fat and lower in carbohydrates than most grains; while categorized as a grain, it's technically the seed of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant; common varieties are white or sweet, a dark red fruited variety, and black quinoa; tiny and bead shaped, it has a delicate, nutty flavor and slight crunch

Quinoa Cake - quinoa, carrot, celery, onion

Quinoa Fritters - served with Romesco Sauce and lime wedges; quinoa, flour, cotija cheese, scallions, parsley, egg, vegetable oil, salt, pepper

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Romesco Sauce - of Spanish origin; red pepper, bread, blanched almonds, garlic, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper

Ranchero Cheese - a medium cheese that is between panela and cotija in both texture and flavor

Roasted Garlic Aioli - garlic, olive oil, egg yolk

Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich - our turkey is roasted in house and carved off the bone; this pressed sandwich combines turkey breast, Spanish goat cheese, and thick guava jam

Rocoto - a South American chile pepper; it is spicier that the panca pepper

Romaine Hearts with Cabrales Dressing - romaine lettuce is cut into lengthwise spears with the leaves and core intact; it is topped with roasted poblanos and red bell peppers, dried green plantains, and a cabrales gremolata and dressing

Romesco Sauce - of Spanish origin; red pepper, bread, blanched almonds, garlic, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper

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Sabana - translates as "blanket" which is what this dish resembles

SabanaSalad (lunch) - pounded, thin filet mignon is quickly grilled and topped with a Watercress and Jicama Salad dressed in a chimichurri vinaigrette and a fried egg

Sabana Steak Sandwich - pressed sandwich of thinly pounded and quickly grilled beef filet, carmelized onion, and melted cheese

Salmon Tartare - finely diced salmon, shallots, jicama, chayote, jalapenos, lemon, olive oil, capers, salt

Salt - keep a small dish of kosher or coarse salt near your range and season at every stage of the cooking process

Sandwiches -

El Cubano Sandwich - a thin slice of roasted pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, and garlic essence are placed between slices of homemade bread and pressed until cheese is melted and bread is crisp on both sides

Grilled Chile and Cheese Sandwich - roasted red bell peppers, green poblano chiles, slow roasted tomatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese pressed between home baked bread until cheese is melted and bread is crisp on both sides

Roasted Turkey Breast Sandwich - our turkey is roasted in house and carved off the bone; this pressed sandwich combines turkey breast, Spanish goat cheese, and thick guava jam

Sabana Steak Sandwich - pressed sandwich of thinly pounded and quickly grilled beef filet, carmelized onion, and melted cheese

Sauteed Plantains - ripe plantains and butter

Sauteed Skate with Portobellos, Green Olives, Polenta, and Balsamic Butter Sauce – Skatewing or ray is a tender, mild, flaky fish; the flesh is naturally separated into fingerlike segments; the fish is dredged in flour and sauteed quickly and then topped with diced and sauteed portobellos and olives

Scotch Bonnet ChilePepper - also known as a habanero chile pepper; extremely hot and distinctive flavor; small and lantern-shaped; native to the Caribbean, the Yucatan and the north coast of South America; ranges from light green to bright orange when ripe

Seeded Flat Bread - flour tortillas, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, garlic, oil

Serrano Chile Pepper - a small, slightly pointed pepper with a very hot and savory flavor; its smooth, bright green skin turns orange, then yellow as it matures

Serrano Ham - the prosciutto of Spain; it has only been available in the U.S. since 1998

Sherry Vinegar Sauce(Calf's Liver) - sherry vinegar and veal stock

Skate - Skatewing or ray is a tender, mild, flaky fish; the flesh is naturally separated into fingerlike segments

Spanish Antipasto - this dish consists of marinated black and green olives, spiced almonds, chorizo, and a hunk of Garrotxa (Spanish goat cheese)
 
Spiced Almonds - almonds, chile powder, lime, salt

Spinach with Pepitas - spinach, pepitas, olive oil, salt

Sweet Plantains (Tacita Chicken) - ripe plantains and butter

Sweet Garlic Sauce (Plantain and Yautia Chips) - garlic, olive oil, sour cream, egg yolks, lemon juice

Swiss Chard Cup - a small bowl is lined with swiss chard; layered with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, portobellos mushrooms, corn and then baked

Swiss ChardEmpanadas - turnovers filled with braised swiss chard and manchego cheese; they are baked and served with chipotle crema and tomatillo sauce

Suncorn - a fancy name for corn nuts; imported from South America