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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
If you enjoy pita chips and hummus, you will fall in love with this Mediterranean nachos recipe! Crispy pita chips are topped with hummus and tons of flavorful toppings like Kalamata olives, red onions, pickled jalapeños and more! Finish these off with cool tzatziki drizzle and crumbled feta cheese and you’ve got a delicious AND healthy snack that will blow your socks off!
This homemade spaghettios copycat recipe brings all the nostalgia of eating canned spaghettios as a kid! This copycat recipe is spot on in all areas: taste, texture and visually looks just like the canned version. But the best part is that this is the healthy version, free of additives and preservatives.
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