Puerto Rican Sancocho
Sancocho is a traditional broth (often considered a soup) in several Latin American cuisines. It usually consists of large pieces of meat...
Quesitos, the Puerto Rican Puff Pastry
Quesitos are one of the most popular pastries in Puerto Rico. Quesito means "little cheese" in Spanish. With this Puerto Rican recipe you can make these sweet cream cheese breakfast pastries wrapped in layers of light, crisp puff pastry for your whole family!
Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe
These Puerto Rican Pasteles are simular to their Mexican cousin the Tamale. The Pastele is made with meat stuffing but unlike the Mexican Tamale, the masa is a yautía and plantain masa and is wrapped in banana leaves.
Limber de Coco ~ Coconut Ice
Limber de Coco is similar to coconut Italian ices and is a refreshing Puerto Rican recipe for both kids and adults. You can make these in cups, small bowls, cupcake pan, or popsicle molds, or whatever you have on hand.
Cuban Ropa Vieja: Shredded Beef in a Rich Tomato Sauce
Dive deep into the heart of Cuban cuisine with the iconic Ropa Vieja - a luscious shredded beef dish simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Explore its roots, its variations, and its special connection to Santiago de Cuba in this captivating culinary journey.
An Excursion Into Flavor: The Puerto Rican Morcilla Recipe
In Puerto Rico, blood sausage is known as morcilla. It's made with rice, cilantro, garlic, and chili pepper. Some contain paprika, annatto and some spices to give it a kick. Morcilla is especially popular during holiday season.
Puerto Rican Bistec Encebollado Recipe
Use any cut of steak when making this easy beef stew. Marinated in oil, oregano, vinegar, and onions, this is a great meal for a busy weeknight. A staple in Puerto Rican cooking. Serve with white rice and tostones. Water can be used in place of beef stock if desired.
Pan con Bistec ~ Steak Sandwich
Pan con Bistec or Steak Sandwich is a Cuban recipe that is made on a loaf of Cuban bread filled with steak, onions, potato fries, and topped with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Ensalada de Coditos, a Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad
Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad) is easy to make and incredibly delicious. This refreshing Macaroni Pasta Salad is a latin dish favorite that's a must-have for the Holidays and Family gathering.
Bistec Encebollado – Steak & Onion
This Bistec Encebollado (Steak & Onion) recipe is sure to delight your family and friends with its simple, but deep, flavor and satisfying combination of textures.
Savor the Warmth of Puerto Rico: Asopao de Gandules with Plantain...
Asopao de Gandules con Albóndigas de Plátano or Pigeon Pea Stew with Plantain Dumplings is a Puerto Rican recipe that packs a lot of flavor and can be described as “comfort food”.
Pollo Guisado ~ Chicken Stew
This Pollo Guisado or Chicken Stew is a delicious Cuban recipe that's characterized by meat that practically falls off the bone. It can be served as a stew or on a bed of rice. Chicken stew is popular in all Latin American countries and recipes will very from country to country but the basics remain the same.
Pollo en Fricasé: A Taste of Puerto Rican Comfort
Pollo en Fricasé is a traditional Puerto Rican recipe for Chicken Fricassee is a cross between a sauté and a stew where the chicken is braised in red wine.
Pulpeta (Cuban Meat Loaf) Recipe: Savory and Delicious with a Unique...
Pulpeta or Meatloaf is a Cuban recipe where the meatloaf is stuffed with a hard-boiled egg then fried on the stovetop until it's golden brown on all sides and then simmered in a Cuban creole sauce to perfection.
Guanimes ~ Cornmeal Beef Dumplings
Guanimes is a Puerto Rican recipe for Cornmeal Beef Dumplings and is related to tamales, hallacas, and pasteles. It consists of a cornmeal masa that is stuffed with beef, and it is then wrapped in corn husks and boiled.
Limber de Mani ~ Peanut Butter Ice
This week’s addition to our Limber Family is the Peanut Butter Limber. The Limber de Mani is a Puerto Rican recipe for Peanut Butter Ice is made with peanut butter, sugar, water, and evaporated milk. Simply mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour into plastic cups, and freeze until they are solid.
Rellenos de Papa ~ Stuffed Potato Balls
Rellenos de Papa is a traditional snack found in Puerto Rico restaurants and street vendors. This Puerto Rican recipe is made with potatoes cooked and mashed then formed into small balls and stuffed with a ground beef filling then fried to a golden brown.
Sándwich de Tripleta 🎖 The Three Meat Sandwich
Sándwich de Tripleta is a Puerto Rican recipe for a sandwich usually made from three types of meat: grilled steak, pernil, and ham...
Awesome Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe
They are yummy when stuffed with shrimp, lobster chicken or turkey. For that Hot Latin in you, sprinkle some “Pique de Caballero” sauce just before you bite into the alcapurria, if you dare.
Serenata de Bacalao ~ Codfish Serenade
Serenata de Bacalao is a Puerto Rican recipe for Codfish Serenade Salad. The salt cod is desalinated and tossed in a dressing made from red wine vinegar and olive oil, then added to a plate of sauteed onions and peppers, olives, tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs.
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