Pan de Plátano Del Caribe ~ Caribbean Banana Bread
Although Banana Bread might have been invented in the United States it has been adopted by the Latino community. Here is a Caribbean recipe for Banana Bread with Coconut
Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican recipes, and this one is better than store-bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.
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.
Locro ~ Argentina Winter Stew
Locro is an Argentina recipe made with 4 types of meat, Flank Steak, Pork, Bacon, and Chorizo. This hearty and delicious winter stew also includes Hominy, White Beans, and Squash as well as other vegetables and spices.
The Frita Cubana: A Culinary Journey from Havana to Miami
Frita Cubana (pronounced free-tah) was invented in Havana, Cuba sometime in the 1930s. This Cuban Hamburger recipe calls for ground beef, ground pork, garlic, yellow onion, ketchup, cumin, sweet Spanish paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Crème de Vie (Cuban Egg Nog) Recipe
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.
Minutas Salvadoreñas ~ Snow Cones
Minutas or Snow Cones can also refer to Shaved Ice is a refreshing Salvadorian recipe that is flavored with a variety of fruit syrups.
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.
Savor the Dominican Delight of Carne Guisada – A Hearty Beef...
Carne Guisada is a Dominican recipe for a hearty Beef Stew with potato's and carrots. Great for lunch or dinner this Dominican delight will hit the spot every time. The Dominican Sazon Seasoning has a distinctively savory taste
Capeletis a la Caruso ~ Tortellini in Cream Sauce
Capeletis a la Caruso is a Uruguayan recipe of beef tortellini pasta in a cream sauce. This recipe has an obvious Italian influence but it is an Authentic Uruguayan recipe.
Potato Pioneers: Reinventing Tamales with Paches
Paches are Potato Tamales made from a Guatemalan recipe that uses mashed potatoes in place of the usual corn maze. These tamales are typically filled with a combination of chicken or pork, tomatoes, green onion, garlic, bell peppers, and chile peppers.
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...
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.
Torta Cubana
The Torta Cubana is a traditional Mexican sandwich filled with breaded pork loin chop. pork hotdogs, sliced deli ham, fried egg, queso cheese, avocados, refried beans, onion, tomatoes, and Mexican mayonnaise served on a toasted bread roll.
Chorizo Potato and Egg Breakfast Skillet
This Chorizo Potato and Egg Breakfast Skillet is literally the breakfast of champions. Crispy potatoes in a cast-iron skillet with chorizo and eggs surrounded by melted cheese.
Cheese Filled Brazilian Tamales
Similar to Mexican tamales, Pamonha Salgada are Brazilian Tamales made with fresh corn. The masa does not use a dried corn meal, it is made out of fresh grated corn.
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.
Pambazo Mexicano: Chorizo-Potato Sandwich
A Pambazo is a traditional Mexican recipe where bread is bathed with a guajillo chili sauce. It is stuffed with potatoes with sausage, fried, and topped with lettuce, cheese, cream, and a raw green sauce.
Baião de Dois ~ Black Eyed Peas and Rice
Baião de Dois is made with Black Eyed Peas and Rice. This Brazilian recipe has many variations, some add beef (carne de sol), while others add pork or cheese to the mix. This recipe uses Bacon and Cheese.
Navajo Tacos ~ Indian Fry Bread Tacos
Navajo Tacos are just like a regular taco, except the corn or flour tortilla is replaced with fry bread. Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish where the tortilla is then folded around the filling.
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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.
Cooking Classes
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Sorry, but we do not have any cooking classes scheduled at this time. We are always planning new classes so check back often. In the meantime take a look at our past cooking classes here.
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