Patitas de pollo guisadas or stewed chicken feet are a delicacy in the Caribbean. The gravy is rich and thick and packed with nutrients!
Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican side dish made with mashed fried plantains, chicharrones, and garlic. It is typically topped with garlic shrimp and it is absolutely delicious!
Habichuelas tiernas con ajo or garlic green beans are a great side dish to pair with almost any meal. Green beans are easy to prepare and this dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. Everyone loves it!
Sandwich de mezcla is a Puerto Rican party sandwich made with white sliced bread and a delicious spread. The spread consists of canned ham, cheese dip, and roasted red peppers.
Pasteles cups are an easy way to make Puerto Rican pasteles, eliminating the need to wrap them individually in banana leaves and tie them.
Guineos con mollejas en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas and chicken gizzards marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar.
Chocolate caliente or Puerto Rican hot chocolate is a creamy, delicious blend of chocolate Cortés, steamed milk, and sugar. It is easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes or less. In Puerto Rico, chocolate caliente is enjoyed at any time of day, but especially in the morning along with pan con mantequilla (bread with butter) and queso de bola (gouda cheese).
Yuca majada is a traditional Caribbean dish made by mashing cassava with milk and butter. Think mashed potatoes but yuca. It is typically served as a side dish and it is comforting and delicious. I love making this as a side during the holidays. Everyone loves it!
Coquito de calabaza or pumpkin spice coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, pumpkin puree, and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious!
Sopa de res or Puerto Rican beef soup is a traditional Caribbean soup made with tender beef and root vegetables, which give it a unique taste and texture.
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