Caribbean

Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, Cajun, Amerindian, European, Latin American, Indian/South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese. These traditions were brought from many different countries when they came to the Caribbean. In addition, the population has created styles that are unique to the region.

Pastelles ~ Puerto Rican Tamale Recipe Card

Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe

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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.
Puerto Rican Morcillas Recipe

An Excursion Into Flavor: The Puerto Rican Morcilla Recipe

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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.
Quesitos Recipe

Quesitos, the Puerto Rican Puff Pastry

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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!
Awesome Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe Card

Awesome Puerto Rican Alcapurria Recipe

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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.
Puerto Rican Sancocho

Puerto Rican Sancocho

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Sancocho is a traditional broth (often considered a soup) in several Latin American cuisines. It usually consists of large pieces of meat...
Ensalada de Coditos, a Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad

Ensalada de Coditos, a Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad

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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.
Puerto Rican Bistec Recipe

Puerto Rican Bistec Encebollado Recipe

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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.
Limber de Coco ~ Coconut Ice Recipe Card

Limber de Coco ~ Coconut Ice

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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.
Pernil ~ Slow-Cooked Pork Roast Recipe Card

Pernil ~ Slow-Cooked Pork Roast

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This slow-cooked pork roast, usually a shoulder, butt or leg, has been typically enjoyed by many Puerto Ricans during the holidays. It's a classic Puerto Rican dish, and has many variations throughout the Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Tembleque ~ Coconut Pudding Recipe Card

Tembleque ~ Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

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This Tembleque, a Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding recipe brings back so many memories of the days my family would vacation in Puerto Rico to see my relatives.
Crema de vie - Cream of life

Crème de Vie (Cuban Egg Nog) Recipe

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Raise your glass of Crème de Vie and toast with us "El año que viene estamos en Cuba" or "Next year we’ll be in Cuba" if you don't speak Spanish.
Pulpeta Meat Loaf Recipe Card

Pulpeta (Cuban Meat Loaf) Recipe: Savory and Delicious with a Unique...

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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.
Pollo en Fricase ~ Chicken Fricassee Recipe Card

Pollo en Fricasé: A Taste of Puerto Rican Comfort

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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.
Limber de Mani ~ Peanut Butter Ice Recipe Card

Limber de Mani ~ Peanut Butter Ice

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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.
Authentic Puerto Rican Sazón

Authentic Puerto Rican Sazón

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Dive deep into the heart of Puerto Rican cuisine with Authentic Sazón - a blend of tradition, history, and unmatched flavor.
Sándwich de Tripleta

Sándwich de Tripleta 🎖 The Three Meat Sandwich

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Sándwich de Tripleta is a Puerto Rican recipe for a sandwich usually made from three types of meat: grilled steak, pernil, and ham...
Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce Recipe Card

Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce

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In Puerto Rico, it's very common to see street vendors selling fresh produce and bottles of pique (Puerto Rican hot sauce) hung from a string.

Serenata de Bacalao ~ Codfish Serenade

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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.
Mantecaditos ~ Puerto Rican Cookies

Mantecaditos ~ Puerto Rican Cookies

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Mantecaditos are short bread cookies. In the traditional Puerto Rican recipe, Guava jelly is used but many Puerto Rican cooks use other jellies, sprinkles, chocolate and even nuts to make this tasty treat. So use your imagination and have fun with it.
Coquito, the Puerto Rican Coconut Nog

Coquito, the Puerto Rican Coconut Nog

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Coquito meaning "Little Coconut" in Spanish is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, sometimes being called the Puerto Rican Eggnog.

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