Category: Food

Puerto Rican stuffed shells
Dinners
Elena

Puerto Rican Stuffed Shells (Caracoles Rellenos)

Puerto Rican stuffed shells or caracoles rellenos are pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese, savory ground beef, and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella. The ground beef is seasoned with adobo and sazón and cooked in a sofrito sauce. This adds a ton of flavor to this dish. I love making this for dinner on busy weeknights as it comes together in 45 minutes or less. It also freezes well so you can make ahead and keep a stash for later use!

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tembleque, Puerto Rican coconut pudding
Desserts
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Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding)

Tembleque is Puerto Rican coconut pudding or custard. Tembleque literally means shaky in Spanish, which refers to the jiggly texture of this pudding. This Puerto Rican dessert is popular during Christmas time and can be found at the holiday table along with other favorites like coquito and budin de pan.

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empanadas de yuca
Appetizers
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Empanadas de Yuca (Puerto Rican Cassava Patties)

Empanadas de yuca or Puerto Rican cassava patties are filled with savory picadillo meat, wrapped in banana leaves, and baked in the oven. They are similar to pasteles de yuca, only they are baked and not boiled. The texture of these delicious empanadas is soft and pillowy and they come together more easily than pasteles, since you don’t have to tie them with twine.

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Desserts
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Tembleque de Café (Coffee Coconut Pudding)

Tembleque de café is Puerto Rican coffee-flavored coconut pudding or custard. Tembleque literally means shaky in Spanish, which refers to the jiggly texture of this pudding. This Puerto Rican dessert is popular during Christmas time but is enjoyed all year-round. This coffee-infused version does not disappoint. If you love the taste of café con leche with a coconut twist, you will love this tembleque de café recipe!

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Arroz Apastelado, Rice with Green Bananas
Food
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Arroz Apastelado (Rice with Green Bananas)

Arroz apastelado is a Puerto Rican rice dish made with pigeon peas and green bananas. It is basically like combining arroz con gandules and pasteles into one dish. It is popular during the holiday season and has all of the flavors of Christmas in Puerto Rico!

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guineitos en escabeche
Food
Elena

Guineitos en Escabeche (Marinated Green Banana Salad)

Guineitos en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. They are typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round! Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil or pavochón, and pasteles, Puerto Rican marinated green banana salad is a staple during the holidays!

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Coquito de Oreo
Drinks
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Coquito de Oreo (Oreo Coquito Recipe)

Coquito de Oreo is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, Oreo cookies, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of Oreos, save this recipe. This Oreo version does not disappoint!

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Bistec encebollado, Puerto Rican steak and onions
Dinners
Elena

Bistec Encebollado (Puerto Rican Steak and Onions)

Bistec encebollado is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with steak and onions. It is typically made with cube steak seasoned with adobo, sazón, oil and vinegar and cooked in a fragrant, sofrito-infused tomato sauce. It is delicious and comforting. Along with a plate of white rice and sweet plantains, this is an easy meal that stays in rotation in my home. It’s kid-friendly too!

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coquito de Nutella
Drinks
Elena

Coquito de Nutella (Nutella Coquito Recipe)

Coquito de Nutella is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, Nutella, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of Nutella, save this recipe. This Nutella version does not disappoint!

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coquito de pistachio
Drinks
Elena

Coquito de Pistachio (Pistachio Coquito Recipe)

Coquito de pistachio is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, pistachio ice cream, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, Puerto Rican coquito is a staple during the holidays! If you love coquito and the taste of pistachios, save this recipe. This pistachio version does not disappoint!

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