Pasteles de Masa | There are three things you must have on the table for a proper Puerto Rican Christmas pernil, arroz con gandules, and pasteles! This post is all about pasteles, the most magical treat wrapped in a banana leaf. What are Pasteles? If you’re not familiar with pasteles they can be a little…
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Roast Turkey Breast with Spiced Apple Cider Glaze
Roast Turkey Breast with Spiced Apple Cider Glaze | Thanksgiving is on approach so, let’s talk turkey… breast. (See what I did there?) Turkey is the center of almost every Thanksgiving table. But, not every table needs a whole turkey. We are a family of two and three dogs. Most years, we spend Thanksgiving with…
Sopa de Pollo con Fideo (Chicken Noodle Soup)
Sopa de Pollo con Fideo (Chicken Noodle Soup) | When it’s cold outside and you feel a case of the sniffles coming on, nothing makes things better than chicken noodle soup. This sopa de pollo con fideo (or caldo de pollo in other Latin countries) is the go-to soup that I make for OB and…
Spicy Chorizo Burger with Pimento Cheese
Chorizo Burger | If you like your burger spicy and juicy I present you with your new favorite burger! The patty is made with a mixture of beef and pork chorizo. It results in a patty that has a touch of heat and stays tender on the grill. If you been craving some char-grilled burgers,…
Bistec Encebollado (Puerto Rican Steak and Onions)
Bistec Encebollado, Puerto Rican steak and onions is a very easy recipe to prepare. Because it uses such an inexpensive cut of meat, it is a popular family meal in Puerto Rico. It is composed of stewed cubed steak with onions and lots of classic Puerto Rican flavors. The result is a very tender meat…
Puerto Rican Picadillo, savory ground beef filling
Puerto Rican Picadillo is a wonderfully versatile ground beef mixture. Use it to fill empanadas, pastelillos, or papa rellena; serve it over rice or eat it with a spoon. There is no wrong way to get this savory comfort food into your body. How to make picadillo Making picadillo is a straight forward process. No…
Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan)
Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan) | Nothing screams fall more than pumpkin and pumpkin spice! I know for some pumpkin spice can trigger a sigh or an eye roll but some of us love pumpkin spice. I love it and I’m not sorry. Fall is the start of harvest festivals and pre-holiday cheer. And, if you’re…
Guineos en Escabeche | Marinated Green Bananas
Guineos en escabeche is a marinaded green banana side dish that’s very popular in Puerto Rico. So popular in fact that the English name is simply Puerto Rican green bananas. Guienitos are often served for special occasions around the holidays but I find them tasty and refreshing as a summer side dish as well. How…
Recaito (Puerto Rican Sofrito) | The Secret to Puerto Rican Flavor
If you visit regularly or have been reading this blog for a while you probably have seen the ingredient “sofrito” or “recaito” mentioned a few times in my Puerto Rican recipes. This is a must-have condiment to keep on hand for any Puerto Rican dish. It is the entire island’s secret ingredient. Don’t tell them…
Crisp Apple and Brussels Sprout Slaw with Tangy Poppy Dressing
Apple Brussels Sprout Slaw | Slaws aren’t just for summer barbecues anymore! This Apple Brussels Sprout Slaw is loaded with crunch, tanginess, and fall flavors that can be enjoyed alongside your hearty main course favorites any time of the year. I have always associated slaw with summer barbecues. It seems that without fail, when I’m…