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Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe (Margarita de Parcha)

This passion fruit margarita recipe is made with fresh, fragrant passion fruit which brings this fruity cocktail to a whole new level. It’s the perfect drink to make in spring and summer months, when the weather is sunny and warm. With just one sip you’ll be transported to a tropical, Caribbean island. Enjoying this passion fruit margarita on a beach or poolside is not required, but highly recommended!

April 27, 2024 1 Comment

Dinners

Jamón con Piña (Glazed Ham with Pineapples)

Jamón con piña is Puerto Rican-style glazed ham with pineapples. It’s sweet and savory and absolutely delicious! In Puerto Rico, we make a glaze with pineapple and cherry juices and decorate the ham with pineapple slices and cherries. This glazed ham is a must-have at every holiday party and special event. Save this recipe for the next time you have a family gathering, this delicious jamón con piña will not disappoint!

April 15, 2024 1 Comment

Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad, ensalada de coditos

Food

Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

Ensalada de coditos or Puerto Rican macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve at parties and family gatherings. It is made with a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, olive juice, and vinegar. What makes this dish different from traditional American macaroni salad is that it’s not sweet. It’s easy to make and tastes even better on day two. I enjoy the convenience of preparing this macaroni salad a day ahead of a special event which relieves the pressure of cooking too many dishes on the day of!

April 7, 2024 5 Comments

Carne Guisada Recipe, Puerto Rican Beef Stew

Dinners

Carne Guisada Recipe (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Carne Guisada or Puerto Rican beef stew is made with chunks of beef and vegetables stewed in a savory sofrito sauce until the meat is juicy and tender. It is loaded with flavor and makes for a deliciously satisfying meal. Carne guisada is one of Puerto Rico’s favorite comfort foods.

April 4, 2024 10 Comments

Food

Chopped Cheese (New York Bodega Recipe)

A chopped cheese sandwich can be found at bodegas across New York, especially in Hispanic neighborhoods. It is made with seasoned chopped meat, melted cheese and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce also known as bodega sauce. This New York City favorite is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s dive in to this New York bodega recipe!

March 28, 2024 2 Comments

Dinners

Puerto Rican Corned Beef (Carne Bif)

Puerto Rican Corned Beef also known as Carne Bif on the island is stewed with sofrito, herbs, and spices to create an insanely delicious and flavorful dish. Carne Bif is such a humble dish yet full of bold flavors and so satisfying with a plate of white rice, habichuelas guisadas, maduros, corn, and avocado. With just few simple ingredients you’ll have a delicious meal in under 15 minutes!

March 22, 2024 4 Comments

Food

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

A plate of perfectly-cooked white rice is the foundation of any traditional Latin and Caribbean dish. It serves as the base for habichuelas guisadas and compliments main dishes like pollo al horno, pollo guisado, and picadillo. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect white rice every time!

March 12, 2024 2 Comments

Bacalao Guisado Puerto Rican Salted Codfish

Dinners

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!

March 3, 2024 4 Comments

Drinks

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!

February 11, 2024 2 Comments

Food

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!

February 9, 2024 4 Comments

Dinners

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!

February 8, 2024 6 Comments

Food

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.

January 26, 2024 13 Comments

Food

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!

January 8, 2024 4 Comments

Food

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.

December 20, 2023 19 Comments

Drinks

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

December 13, 2023 4 Comments

Desserts

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!

November 26, 2023 8 Comments

Puerto Rican Coquito Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe

Drinks

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!

November 23, 2023 14 Comments

Ensalada de papa Puerto Rican potato salad

Food

Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)

Ensalada de papa (potato salad) is a must-have dish at every holiday, party and celebration in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, Puerto Rican potato salad will be on the menu. This delicious dish, also known as ensalada Rusa, is made with potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

November 18, 2023 2 Comments

Food

Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice and Pigeon Peas)

Arroz con gandules along with pernil is the national dish of Puerto Rico. It’s a combination of rice and pigeon peas cooked with aromatic sofrito, herbs and spices. Its popularity compares to no other dish in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, you will always find a caldero of arroz con gandules at every party or family gathering.

November 13, 2023 16 Comments

Food

Pavochón Puerto Rican Style Turkey

Pavochon is a Puerto Rican style turkey that is seasoned like lechon (roasted pork or pernil). Pavochon is the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite at every holiday celebration. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never eat turkey any other way!

November 10, 2023 6 Comments

Dinners

Pastelón (Plantain Lasagna Recipe)

Pastelón or plantain lasagna is a Puerto Rican dish made by layering sweet plantains, picadillo and cheese in a casserole dish. It’s like a lasagna but with Latin flare! If you enjoy the flavors of Latin cuisine, you will love this Puerto Rican lasagna!

November 8, 2023 4 Comments

Dinners

Puerto Rican Style Baked Chicken (Pollo al Horno)

Puerto Rican style baked chicken or pollo al horno has to be one of my favorite ways to eat chicken! This dish is made with simple ingredients but the result will taste like restaurant-style chicken. You know that Latin restaurant that you love ordering take-out from? YES just like that or even better!

October 31, 2023 6 Comments

Desserts

Caramel Apple Grapes (Easy Recipe)

Caramel apple grapes are really just grapes dipped in caramel and topped with crushed peanuts. They resemble mini caramel apples (adorable!) but there are no actual apples in the recipe. I like to thread the grapes on a lollipop stick which makes them easier to eat. Add Halloween sprinkles for a fun treat your kids will LOVE!

October 28, 2023 2 Comments

Dinners

Sancocho (Puerto Rican Meat And Root Vegetables Soup)

Sancocho or Puerto Rican meat and root vegetables soup is a traditional Caribbean soup made with a variety of meats and root vegetables, which give it a unique taste and texture. It’s rich and thick and delicious. Sancocho is like food for the soul.

October 10, 2023 10 Comments

Desserts

Eclairs and Cream Puffs Recipe

Eclairs (Éclairs) and cream puffs are French pastries made of choux dough, filled with custard and topped with chocolate ganache. I was inspired to make eclairs after watching an episode of Master Chef where the contestants were challenged to make eclairs during the infamous pressure test. The process for me was smooth since I’ve made choux dough before (when making churros!).

September 15, 2023 2 Comments

P.F. Chang's Coconut Cooler Copycat Recipe

Copycat recipes

P.F. Chang’s Coconut Cooler Copycat Recipe

This P.F. Chang’s Coconut Cooler copycat recipe is spot on! It’s super easy to make with only 3 ingredients and deliciously refreshing! Every time I go to P.F. Chang’s with my family, my daughter and I order coconut coolers and we savor every sip. I’m so happy now I am able to easily make this drink at home for us to enjoy anytime!

September 3, 2023 No Comments