At its base are the annatto and sofrito that define much of Puerto Rican cuisine, plus a touch of cumin and, because it's me who's making it, a bit of [my] house spice to give just the merest hint ...

Growing up, there were a lot of rice and beans eaten in my house. Like, a lot ... with a big hit of flavor coming from ingredients like sofrito, sazón, and green olives. Canned beans get a ...