Author: Elena

Mantecaditos
Desserts
Elena

Mantecaditos (Guava Thumbprint Cookies)

Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies filled with guava or topped with sprinkles. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to shortbread. Pair them with coffee or tea for the perfect treat!

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avocado crema
Appetizers
Elena

Avocado Crema (Crema de Aguacate)

Avocado crema is a smooth, creamy and delicious sauce that’s perfect for empanadas, tacos, quesadillas or any Mexican-inspired dish. I love that it’s easy to prepare and comes together in just 5 minutes!

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chocolate caliente
Breakfast
Elena

Chocolate Caliente (Puerto Rican Hot Chocolate)

Chocolate caliente or Puerto Rican hot chocolate is a creamy, delicious blend of chocolate Cortés, steamed milk, and sugar. It is easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes or less. In Puerto Rico, chocolate caliente is enjoyed at any time of day, but especially in the morning along with pan con mantequilla (bread with butter) and queso de bola (gouda cheese).

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Arroz con pollo recipe
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Arroz con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice)

Arroz con pollo is a staple in Latin + Caribbean cuisine made with savory yellow rice and chicken. Traditional Puerto Rican arroz con pollo is packed with flavor because the chicken and rice are cooked together in the same pot. It is one of my go to meals to cook for my family. This hearty one-pot meal is kid-friendly and stores well for leftovers the next day.

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