Category: Dinners

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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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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Arroz Mamposteao, Puerto Rican Fried Rice
Dinners
Elena

Arroz Mamposteao (Puerto Rican Fried Rice)

Arroz mamposteao is a traditional Puerto Rican fried rice made with aromatics like onions, peppers, and garlic and tossed with stewed beans and sweet plantains. It’s bursting with Caribbean flavors and is the perfect dish to make with leftover rice. This dish is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine. Pair it with your favorite side dishes like tostones and avocado for a delicious lunch or dinner the whole family will enjoy!

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sopa de pollo con fideos
Dinners
Elena

Sopa de Pollo con Fideos (Puerto Rican Chicken Noodle Soup)

Sopa de pollo con fideos or Puerto Rican chicken noodle soup is made with chicken, vegetables, and noodles that are slow simmered in a flavorful, sofrito broth. Sopa de pollo con fideos is just what the doctor ordered whenever you or a loved one is feeling under the weather. This hearty soup is like food for the soul.

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Latin Sushi Recipe (Sushi Latino)
Dinners
Elena

Latin Sushi Recipe (Sushi Latino)

Latin Sushi is easily one of my favorite foods… ever! In this recipe I combine shrimp tempura with tropical ingredients like sweet plantains, and avocado for the ultimate fusion of Japanese and Caribbean flavors.

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Blackened shrimp with mango salsa
Dinners
Elena

Blackened Shrimp with Mango Salsa (Camarones a la Parilla con Salsa de Mango)

Blackened shrimp with mango salsa is the perfect weeknight meal for busy days when you need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Shrimp cooks very quickly, in 5 minutes or less, making it a great protein to have on hand at all times. This tropical dish is especially wonderful during summer months. Pair it with a delicious cocktail like a guava or passion fruit margarita for an instant trip to the tropics!

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Jamon con Piña
Dinners
Elena

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!

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Carne Guisada Recipe, Puerto Rican Beef Stew
Dinners
Elena

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.

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