Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies filled with guava or topped with sprinkles. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to shortbread. Pair them with coffee or tea for the perfect treat!
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.
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!
Yuca con mojo is a traditional Caribbean dish made with boiled cassava marinated in lots of garlic, onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar. It is typically served as a side dish during the holiday season but can be enjoyed year-round!
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 Dulce or Puerto Rican rice pudding is creamy and delicious with a touch of warm spices. In Puerto Rico, we love adding raisins to the rice pudding with a dusting of cinnamon on top. This dessert is typically served during the holiday season along with other favorites like coquito, tembleque, and budin de pan.
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