Category: Dinners

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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Puerto Rican Corned Beef, Carne Bif
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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!

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Bacalao Guisado Puerto Rican Salted Codfish
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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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Churrasco with chimichurri sauce
Dinners
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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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Pastelón
Dinners
Elena

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!

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Puerto Rican Style Baked Chicken
Dinners
Elena

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!

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Puerto Rican Sancocho
Dinners
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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. 

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Bourbon BBQ sauce
Dinners
Elena

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This bourbon BBQ sauce is sweet and smoky with a subtle taste of whiskey. It’s the perfect companion for chicken, ribs, pulled pork and more!

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authentic baja crispy fish tacos
Dinners
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Authentic Baja Fish Tacos

Authentic Baja fish tacos originated in the Baja region of Mexico. White, flaky fish is typically battered and fried and served on a charred corn tortilla, topped with spicy crema and cabbage slaw.

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