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!
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!
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.
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!).
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!
These cheese pencils make the most adorable snack for back to school season! They are easy to put together and a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. Making these snacks is also a great fine motor skill activity for younger kids!
Puerto Rican beans or habichuelas guisadas are stewed beans cooked in a savory broth made with sofrito and tomato sauce. They are the perfect compliment to white rice and are enjoyed in all parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Puerto Rican bacalaitos are salted codfish fritters. These delicious fritters are a popular street food in Puerto Rico and can be found at kiosks all along the beaches. Bacalaitos are my favorite Puerto Rican fritura and probably the easiest to make. Follow my authentic bacalaitos recipe for the most delicious and addictive salted codfish fritters you’ve ever had!
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!
Puerto Rican sofrito is an aromatic blend of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices that is used as the base in most Latin American dishes.
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