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.
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.
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 Sancocho
Sancocho is a traditional broth (often considered a soup) in several Latin American cuisines. It usually consists of large pieces of meat...
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 Cereza ~ Cherry Ice
The Limber de Cereza or Cherry Ice is similar to cherry Italian ice and is a refreshing Puerto Rican recipe for both kids and adults...
Limber de Fresa ~ Strawberry Ice
The Limber de Fresa is a Strawberry Ice treat from Puerto Rico. The Strawberry Limber is made with strawberries, sugar, milk, and water. Simply mix the ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour into plastic cups, and freeze until they are solid.
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.
Limber de Piña Colada ~ Piña Colada Ice
As the hot dog days of summer drag on, we present another limber. This Limber de Piña Colada is a Piña Colada Ice treat made with pineapples, coconut cream, lime, and sugar.
Limber de Piña ~ Pineapple Limber
The Limber de Piña or Pineapple Limber is a tropical and delicious flavor that will make the hot days of summer just a bad memory.
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.
Limber de Mango ~ Mango Ice
This Limber de Mango is a simple adult Mango Ice treat made with mangos, heavy whipping cream, dark brown sugar, light corn syrup, and a splash of spiced rum.
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.
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”.
Dulce de Grosellas: Puerto Rico’s Hidden Gem of Sweetness 🍇🍯
Take a trip to Puerto Rico’s culinary past with Dulce de Grosellas, a rare but delicious gooseberry jam. Made with fresh grosellas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves, this sweet and spiced jam pairs beautifully with cheese, crackers, and desserts. Try this authentic Puerto Rican recipe today!
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.
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.
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.
Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce
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.