Caldo Santo ~ Seafood Soup
Caldo Santo means Holy Broth in Spanish. This Puerto Rican recipe for Seafood Soup is made with shrimp, fish, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, yautía, and plantains slowly cooked in a spicy coconut milk base.
Mojito Isleño ~ Islander Sauce
Mojito Isleño or Islander Sauce is a Puerto Rican recipe that is most commonly used as a chunky topping for a variety of fish and shellfish dishes, but it can also be served on the side.
Leche de Coco Fresca ~ Fresh Coconut Milk
Leche de Coco Fresca is a Puerto Rician recipe for Fresh Coconut Milk. A good rule of thumb to remember is that 1 coconut will make 2 cups of Fresh Coconut Milk.
Limber de Guineo y Guayaba ~ Banana and Guava Ice
The Plátano Guayaba Limber is a Banana Guava Ice treat from Puerto Rico. The Guava Limber is made with bananas, guava, coconut milk, and water. Simply mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour into plastic cups, and freeze until they are solid.
Huevos Habaneros ~ Habanero Eggs
Huevos Habaneros or Habanero Eggs in English is a traditional Cuban recipe originating from the city of Havana, Cuba. Although there are a few versions of the dish, it's most commonly prepared with eggs, onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, habanero peppers, paprika powder, cumin, and butter.
Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules…Hispanic Food Hack
Arroz con Gandules is a traditional rice recipe with pigeon peas that's a staple on Puerto Rican tables across the world. Making them can be a bit of a process.
Limber de Frambuesa ~ Raspberry Ice
Raspberry Limber or Limber de Frambuesa is a Puerto Rican recipe for Raspberry Ice is made with raspberries, sugar, water, and heavy cream. Simply mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour into plastic cups, and freeze until they are solid.
Ginger Beer the Caribbean Cousin of Ginger Ale
This traditional Caribbean recipe for ginger beer is the cousin of the American ginger ale. Like the majority of recipes, they can vary according to regions.
Mantecaditos ~ Puerto Rican Cookies
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.
Bistec de Palomilla ~ Butterflied Sirloin Steak
Bistec de Palomilla is a traditional Cuban recipe for Butterflied Sirloin Steak. This culinary delight is made with top sirloin beef. The steak is cut super thin and marinated in garlic, lime juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil and then pan-fried.
Limber de Chocolate ~ Chocolate Ice
This week’s addition to our Limber Family is the Chocolate Limber. Limber de Chocolate is a Puerto Rician recipe for Chocolate Ice made with evaporated milk, water, chocolate chips, sugar, and vanilla.
The Orange Eclipse from Barbados
Put a little tropical sun in your winter cocktail with an Orange Eclipse from Barbados. This Bajan cocktail recipe is made from rum, orange juice, vermouth, and bitters.
Yuca With Garlic Sauce (Yuca Con Mojo)
For a Miami boy there's nothing better than some Yuca with your Pollo, white rice and beans. Yucca is one of those traditional Cuban dishes that seems to go with anything.
Arroz Congri ~ White Rice and Beans, in 5 Minutes
I've been chided by the traditionalist on the site for my love of Minute Rice and how I use it to make meals in minutes. I have to admit, I love the taste of this 5-minute white rice and bean recipe.
Puerto Rican Adobo Spice Mix
This simple Puerto Rican Adobo mixture of spices is perfect to season and/or marinate meat, chicken, or fish to be grilled, fried or roasted.
Pate Ayisyen ~ Haitian Patties
The Pate Ayisyen or Haitian Patties are beef filled puff pastries that are served in every restaurant and food cart in Haiti. This Haitian recipe is easy to make and is so good your taste buds will do the happy dance.
Limber de Limón ~ Lemon Ice
Put on some Latin music, crawl into your hammock, relax with a cold cup of Limber de Limón, and enjoy the flavor of Puerto Rico.
Island Comfort in a Bowl: The Art of Puerto Rican Stewed...
If you like an easy yet tasty meat-free beans then, you might think this recipe for Puerto Rican Beans is the most delicious beans to cook up.
Caribbean Christmas Cocktail Recipe
This Caribbean Christmas Cocktail Recipe is easy as pie, it incorporates just 4 ingredients. It looks beautiful and snowy, and it’s so, so delicious.
Jamaican Rum Raisin Banana Bread
Rum raisin Banana Bread is full of flavor from the bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. But the most memorable part? The plump, rum-soaked raisins speckled throughout every slice.
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This is the Puerto Rican Vegan Cookbook to give you all the flavor while transporting you to an abuela's kitchen or the quaintest of Mom & Pop shops.
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