This classic Dominican comfort food is Wendy Lopez’s family specialty. Clouds of mashed yuca layer in between paprika-spiked ground meat, peppers, and onions, and a finishing touch of melted shredded ...

This cozy dish takes its cue from pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole that varies by region but usually includes plantains, meat, onion, bell pepper, cheese, tomato, olives, herbs, spices and sometimes ...