I will tell you up front that there is one addition that I make to the Puerto Rican Style Corned Beef which is how my family has always made it. We add olives. If you are familiar with Hispanic cooking then you could add alcaparrado; a mixture of pimento stuffed green olives and cape...
Puerto Rican sofrito, also known as recaito, is a potent blend of aromatics and herbs that forms the foundation of Puerto Rican dishes.
Whether making aclassic Puerto Rican dishor looking to add a burst of color to the plate, sazón is a staple in many Latino recipes. For cooks looking to experiment with this spice blend, they can either buy the pre-packaged spice blend or make their own seasoning. Choosing one over the ...
Equal parts bakery and eatery, these low-cost snack stops offer plates of traditional foods such as rice and beans and carne guisada (beef stew) for as little as US$10. Panaderías are also great places to track down traditional Puerto Rican breakfast sandwiches and porridge. Don’t forget ...
Pastelónis the Puerto Rican answer to lasagne – or maybe shepherd’s pie – but sweeter, spicier, meatier – all around naughtier. If you love a dish that has balance while being excessive, this is the meal for you! I had theSeasoned Ground Beeffrozen in a pint container and so it ...
Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD (aka The Paleo Mom) believes the key to reversing the current epidemics of chronic disease is scientific literacy. She creates educational resources to help people regain their health through diet and lifestyle choices informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific...
Puerto Rican Sancocho includes ginger root, corn, pumpkin, vegetables, yuca, beef, chili pepper, and plantains. It’s perfect for cold and rainy days since it helps to warm up. Tostones Maduros and Tostones are some of the staples of Puerto Rico for a good reason. These crunchy snacks are...
When you find one, try the wonderful Puerto Rican barbecued chicken, mofongo (mashed plantains with garlic) or sancocho (beef stew with vegetable roots). A great variety of delicious fried dishes can be found at kiosks near the beach or on the street, such as alcapurrias, arepa-like ...