Patitas de pollo guisadas or stewed chicken feet are a delicacy in the Caribbean. The gravy is rich and thick and packed with nutrients!
Pasteles cups are an easy way to make Puerto Rican pasteles, eliminating the need to wrap them individually in banana leaves and tie them.
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.
Puerto Rican pernil is the star of the show at the dinner table, especially during the holiday season. This pork shoulder is seasoned and marinated in a glorious blend of herbs and spices and roasted to perfection until it’s juicy and tender.
Arroz con chorizo or Puerto Rican rice with smoked sausage is a savory meal that comes together quickly and easily. I love making this when I am running short on time. It comes together in 30 minutes or less, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Smoky chorizo and aromatics like onions and peppers add tons of flavor to the rice. This meal tastes even better the next day!
Caribbean sushi avocado boats are another version of my Caribbean sushi. They are an easier way to satisfy your sushi cravings without having to make an actual sushi roll. In this recipe I combine shrimp tempura with tropical ingredients like sweet plantains and avocado for the ultimate fusion of Japanese and Caribbean flavors.
Puerto Rican rice with squid is a flavorful rice dish made with aromatics and squid in ink. The squid ink turns the rice black. I add sofrito, garlic, onions, and peppers for added flavor and pair this meal with maduros and salad. It comes together in 25 minutes or less, making it a great option for busy weeknights!
Camarones al ajillo is one of the most popular dishes at restaurants in Puerto Rico, and for good reason… it’s delicious! This shrimp dish is cooked in a luxurious garlic butter sauce and garnished with finely chopped parsley.
Chillo Frito or Puerto Rican fried red snapper is bursting with rich Caribbean flavors and fried to golden perfection.
Jamaican fried red snapper with escovitch is bursting with rich Caribbean flavors and fried to golden perfection. The bright flavors of the escovitch pair perfectly with the spicy flavors of the fish.
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