Embracing the Holiday Spirit with Puerto Rican Flavors: Arroz con Gandules Feliz Navidad mi gente! As I prepare for a heartwarming trip back to Puerto Rico this Christmas, I find myself immersed in the festive spirit, eager to share some of my favorite holiday dishes. Today, let’s delve into a classic that’s synonymous with Puerto…
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Yuca en Escabeche | Cassava in Olive Oil & Vinegar
A couple of birthdays ago, I roasted a whole pig and invited friends to partake in the feast. While I’m skilled in many culinary arts, consuming a 52-pound pig single-handedly isn’t one of them. To complement the main course, I prepared a variety of Puerto Rican dishes, one of which was the ever-delicious Yuca en…
The Ultimate Guide to Ensalada de Coditos
A Puerto Rican Twist on Classic Macaroni Salad If you’re someone who relishes the comfort of good ol’ macaroni salad but wants to shake things up, you’ve stumbled upon the ultimate treat. Ensalada de Coditos isn’t just another pasta salad; it’s a delightful marriage of classic American macaroni salad and zesty Puerto Rican flair. This…
Puerto Rican Guava and Cream Cheese Dip
Puerto Rican Guava and Cream Cheese Dip | This Puerto Rican guava dip combines guava and cream cheese in a velvety, flavorful addition to your first course, cheese board, or potluck spread. When I go to Puerto Rico, I go for two reasons: family and food. I visit family and I eat my way through…
Instant Pot Texas Brisket
If there is something Texas is known for its beef barbecue. Especially slow cooked pit fire barbecue brisket. I myself am a pork girl. I grew up in a Puerto Rican home and our go-to protein is pork. It wasn’t until we moved to Texas that I grew an appreciation for beef barbecue. …
Summer Fruit Dinner Salad
Fruit Salad | When I hear fruit salad I immediately get visions of canned fruit cocktail salad. It’s probably because that is what I grew up eating. I loved coming home from school and popping open a little can of cold fruit cocktail salad. It’s been ages since I’ve had canned fruit cocktail. But, it still…
Chicken Fricassee (Fricase de Pollo)
Fricase de Pollo (Chicken Fricassee) | This post was sponsored by Pompeian. All opinions expressed on my site are my own. Fricase de pollo is a traditional Puerto Rican chicken stew that is braised in wine with potatoes and carrots. It’s the kind of dish that warms your heart and fills your belly. Over the last week,…
Shakshuka | Baked Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce
Shakshuka | I can’t remember the first time I saw, heard, or read about shakshuka, but I knew I had to try it! I filed it away in my “need to try” file and there it sat for years. Which is baffling because I love eggs! I love eggs and any kind of egg-centric dish….
Moroccan Lamb Stew with Harissa and Garbanzos
Lamb Stew | Moroccan lamb stew is sweet, spicy, and fragrant. It’s a hearty and filling stew loaded with tender lamb in a harissa spiced sauce. It’s the perfect stew to curl up with on a cold day. If lamb isn’t your thing you can substitute beef or chicken. Cold weather is all about sweaters,…
Braised Pork Chops + Vegetables (Chuletas a La Jardinera)
Braised Pork Chops + Garden Vegetables (Chuletas a la Jardinera) | I’ve partnered with the National Pork Board for this trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and to share this information with you. All opinions remain, as always, my own. Of all the pork chops in all the word, it’s the bone-in pork chop that…