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Budin de Pan
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Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican-Style Bread Pudding)

Budin de Pan or Puerto Rican-style bread pudding is a dessert that is especially popular during the holiday season, along with tembleque and coquito bites. This bread pudding is moist and rich in flavor, with notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Pair this budin de pan with your favorite cafe con leche or hot chocolate (coquito for the holidays!) for a delicious treat any time of the day.

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Jamon con Piña
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Jamón con Piña (Glazed Ham with Pineapples)

Jamón con piña es un jamón glaseado con piñas al estilo Puertorriqueño. ¡Es dulce y salado y absolutamente delicioso! En Puerto Rico hacemos un glaseado con jugo de piña y cereza y luego decoramos el jamón con piña y cerezas. Este jamón glaseado es muy popular en fiestas navideñas y eventos especiales. Guarda esta receta para la próxima vez que tengas una reunión familiar, ¡este delicioso jamón con piña no te decepcionará!

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Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad, ensalada de coditos
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Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

Ensalada de coditos or Puerto Rican macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve at parties and family gatherings. It is made with a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, olive juice, and vinegar. What makes this dish different from traditional American macaroni salad is that it’s not sweet. It’s easy to make and tastes even better on day two. I enjoy the convenience of preparing this macaroni salad a day ahead of a special event which relieves the pressure of cooking too many dishes on the day of!

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Pastel al Horno Recipe
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Pastel al Horno (Easy Recipe)

Pastel al horno is the ULTIMATE hack for making pasteles in a fraction of the time! Pastel al horno is basically a casserole meal that feeds a crowd and requires minimal effort. Save this recipe for the holidays or whenever you are craving pasteles.

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Coquito Bites
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Coquito Bites (Coconut Rum Balls)

Coquito bites are made with coconut cookies, rum and are coated in coconut flakes. They taste just like coquito and make the perfect holiday treat! These no-bake coconut rum balls are also great for gifting, so keep this recipe handy during the holiday season!

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Caribbean recipes
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Puerto Rican Coquito (Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe)

Puerto Rican coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, spices and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, coquito is a staple during the holidays!

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Ensalada de papa Puerto Rican potato salad
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Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)

Ensalada de papa (potato salad) is a must-have dish at every holiday, party and celebration in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, Puerto Rican potato salad will be on the menu. This delicious dish, also known as ensalada Rusa, is made with potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

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Arroz con gandules
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Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice and Pigeon Peas)

Arroz con gandules along with pernil is the national dish of Puerto Rico. It’s a combination of rice and pigeon peas cooked with aromatic sofrito, herbs and spices. Its popularity compares to no other dish in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, you will always find a caldero of arroz con gandules at every party or family gathering.

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Pavochon Puerto Rican Style Turkey
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Pavochón Puerto Rican Style Turkey

Pavochon is a Puerto Rican style turkey that is seasoned like lechon (roasted pork or pernil). Pavochon is the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite at every holiday celebration. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never eat turkey any other way!

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Pastelón
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Pastelón (Plantain Lasagna Recipe)

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!

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