Sofrito Recipe by Chef Anthony Alvarez
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes and can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.
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!
Grilled Garlic Flank Steak: A Flavorful and Easy Latin American Recipe
This easy and flavorful Grilled Garlic Flank Steak recipe is a favorite summer grilling recipe. The garlic marinade makes the difference.
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.
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”.
Sofrito Recipe from Cocina Criolla
Puerto Rican recipes usually start with Sofrito. It's the foundation of just about every soup, stew, or sauce in any Puerto Rican cookbook. Used as a base it's the first thing into the cooking pot or used as a topping on grilled meat and fish.
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.
Pinchos de Pollo ~ Chicken Kabobs
Pinchos de Pollo are delicious Chicken Kabobs that are very popular in Puerto Rican cuisine. These tasty chunks of chicken are marinated in Puerto Rican spices and then grilled and traditionally topped with a sliver of bread.
The Essence of Puerto Rican Empanadas: A Culinary Gem
Discover the authentic taste of Puerto Rican empanadas, a culinary treat that encapsulates the rich heritage of the island.
Arroz con Gandules Recipe
Arroz con Gandules is a combination of rice, pigeon peas, and pork, cooked in the same pot with sofrito. This Puerto Rican recipe, accompanied with roasted pork, is the national dish of Puerto Rico.
Jibarito Slider With Fried Onions
This Jibarito Slider Con Cebollitas Fritas, or Jibarito Slider With Fried Onions, will have your tastebuds doing the happy dance. A Jibarito slider is a sandwich made with flattened, fried green plantains instead of bread.
Savoring Ponce: Puerto Rican Pastelón and its Sweet Symphony
Explore the colorful and historic city of Ponce, Puerto Rico, through its rich culinary heritage featuring the flavorful Pastelón. Discover the vibrant culture, majestic attractions, and the unique blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy that make Ponce a treasure trove for every traveler.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Rhythm of the Roast: Puerto Rico’s Chicharron de Pollo
In Puerto Rico, the Chicharron de Pollo is always hot and spicy! The secret of Puerto Rican fried chicken is in the spices. The chicken is marinated in an adobo seasoning, sazon seasoning, oregano, white vinegar, and oil marinating mix.
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.
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.
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.
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