Author: Elena

Bacalao Guisado Puerto Rican Salted Codfish
Dinners
Elena

Bacalao Guisado (Puerto Rican Salted Codfish)

Bacalao guisado or Puerto Rican salted codfish along with vianda or root vegetables is a staple dish in Puerto Rico. It is typically served with white rice, avocado, and hard boiled eggs on the side. It’s packed with tons of flavor and is easy to put together!

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Pink Guava Margarita
Drinks
Elena

Pink Guava Margarita Recipe (Margarita de Guayaba)

This pink guava margarita recipe is made with fragrant pink guavas and pink pineapple juice. This perfect combination of tropical fruit will transport your taste buds to an island in the Caribbean with just one sip! Save this refreshing guava margarita recipe for Valentine’s Day, a brunch event, Barbie-themed party, holiday or any occasion! Pink drinks are the best (and most pretty!), in my opinion!

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Cuban-style black beans, easy recipe
Food
Elena

Cuban-Style Black Beans (Easy Recipe)

Cuban-style black beans are the perfect companion to a bowl of white rice! Here is an easy recipe for making this traditional dish in a fraction of the time. I use canned beans to make the process much quicker and infuse the broth with sofrito, fresh herbs and spices for the most delicious beans you’ll ever taste!

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Churrasco with chimichurri sauce
Dinners
Elena

Churrasco Steak Recipe (with Chimichurri Sauce)

Churrasco is a long flat cut of steak, marinated and cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. The trick to perfectly cooked churrasco is to cook the steak hot and fast resulting in a crispy, seared exterior without overcooking the interior. Top churrasco with homemade chimichurri sauce for a 5-star meal any day of the week!

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Puerto Rican Alcapurrias
Appetizers
Elena

Alcapurrias Recipe (Puerto Rican Fritters)

Alcapurrias are Puerto Rico’s favorite fritter. This popular Puerto Rican street food is sold in kiosks along beaches all year-round on the island. Alcapurrias are made with a puree of green bananas and yautía and stuffed with flavorful picadillo or seasoned ground beef.

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Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
Appetizers
Elena

Buffalo Chicken Empanadas Recipe

These buffalo chicken empanadas are filled with shredded chicken breast smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce dressing. It’s like buffalo chicken dip but in empanada form! I cook the chicken breasts in a sofrito infused broth which adds another dimension of flavor to the empanadas. These are the perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday! Serve these delicious buffalo chicken empanadas on game day or at your next event and become the host with the most!

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Pastel al Horno Recipe
Food
Elena

Pastel al Horno (Easy Recipe)

Pastel al horno is the ULTIMATE hack for making pasteles in a fraction of the time! Pastel al horno is basically a casserole meal that feeds a crowd and requires minimal effort. Save this recipe for the holidays or whenever you are craving pasteles.

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gingerbread smoothie
Drinks
Elena

Gingerbread Smoothie Recipe

‘Tis the season to indulge in holiday foods and drinks! One of my family’s favorite drinks, aside from coquito of course, are gingerbread smoothies. They

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Coquito Bites
Desserts
Elena

Coquito Bites (Coconut Rum Balls)

Coquito bites are made with coconut cookies, rum and are coated in coconut flakes. They taste just like coquito and make the perfect holiday treat! These no-bake coconut rum balls are also great for gifting, so keep this recipe handy during the holiday season!

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Puerto Rican Coquito Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe
Drinks
Elena

Puerto Rican Coquito (Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe)

Puerto Rican coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, spices and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, coquito is a staple during the holidays!

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