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    Puerto Rican and Caribbean-Inspired Recipes

    Experience Puerto Rican culinary heritage as we share easy recipes, tips, and stories, inviting you to savor the true essence of Puerto Rican cuisine. Delight in a symphony of bold flavors, tropical ingredients, and cultural fusion. Explore our collection of Puerto Rican-inspired and Caribbean twist recipes.

    Picnic and Barbecue

    It's time to turn up the heat and spice your summer with these mouth-watering recipes that will make your taste buds dance with delight! From refreshing salads to grilled delights, we've got everything you need to make your summer sizzle.

    • Oven roasted picnic pork shoulder
      Tender Pork Roast: A Puerto Rican Holiday Tradition Prepared in a Modern Way
    • two bowls of arroz con gandules.
      Easy and Delicious Arroz con Gandules
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • pestle and mortar filled with mofongo
      Cooking Up Mofongo
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A bowl with guineos en escabeche
      Guineos en Escabeche
    • A bowl of Carne Frita with a side of cooked green bananas
      Carne Frita, Pork Version
    • a closeup of the Cochinita all shredded and bathing in its juices
      Cochinita Pibil. The Way This Puerto Rican Makes It.
      Cook Time6 Hours 20 Minutes
    • A close up of a few cooked pork chops stacked
      The Mighty Puerto Rican Pork Chop
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • empanadas inside a paper towel lined bowl.
      Puerto Rican Empanadas
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Green Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas
      Green Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas, Guaranteed to Amaze!
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • Grilled Sweet Potatoes
      The Secret of Grilling Sweet Potatoes Flawlessly
      Cook Time44 Minutes

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    Puerto Rican-Inspired Recipes

    These are my versions of traditional Puerto Rican Recipes. I hope you take any of these recipes and make them with your flavors and spices.

    • an image of a glass of coquito
      Favorite Coquito Recipe
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • A plate of pumpkin fritters or barriguitas de vieja
      Pumpkin Fritters, Barriguitas de Vieja (Old Lady Bellies)
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • pinchos served with potato salad and collard greens
      Puerto Rican Pork Kabobs, Pinchos
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • A heaping full fork of cauliflower yellow rice.
      Puerto Rican Inspired Keto Cauliflower Yellow Rice
      Cook Time15 Minutes

    See more Puerto Rican Recipes →

    Popular Recipes

    These are the go-to recipes and receive much love from the community! I hope you enjoy them as we enjoy making them, Buen Provecho!

    • empanadas inside a paper towel lined bowl.
      Puerto Rican Empanadas
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • close-up-of-roasted-chicken-thighs-on-a-serving-platter
      Delicious Puerto Rican Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
    • A bowl of funche with shrimp and tomato sauce
      Funche, The simple recipe that became a Building block To Our Puerto Rican Ethnic Roots
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Closeup of a slice of keto-friendly pecan crusted cheesecake.
      Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust
      Cook Time4 Hours 30 Minutes
    • A slice of bread pudding with raisins and caramel sauce on a white plate. the rest of the bread pudding is in a long white plate in the background.
      Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • a spoon full of black beans
      Puerto Rican Black Beans. Frijoles Negros
      Cook Time9 Hours 45 Minutes
    • pinchos served with potato salad and collard greens
      Puerto Rican Pork Kabobs, Pinchos
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • pestle and mortar filled with mofongo
      Cooking Up Mofongo
      Cook Time35 Minutes

    Keto Recipes

    Sometimes all this cooking and eating can create some unwanted gains. Here you will find recipes that keep you satisfied and your cravings in check while following a low-carb or Ketogenic diet.

    • chicken chorizo stew served over rice with a wedge of avocado
      Tender Chicken and Chorizo Stew
      Cook Time1 Hours 35 Minutes
    • image of a serving of a roasted eggplant boat stuffed with shrimp and scallop pan stew.
      Easy Roasted Eggplant Boats
      Cook Time1 Hours
    • an image of pan stew with shrimp, scallops, and tomatoes.
      Best Ever Quick Shrimp and Scallop Stew
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • a bowl of cauliflower tossed in a brava sauce
      Cauliflower BRAVAS, A Keto Twist To The Beloved Patatas

    About Zoe,

    I have been cooking all my life, but the longer I live outside my island, the more I miss its food, traditions, and culture. So join me as I reconnect with Puerto Rico through its excellent food!

    Learn more about me →

    Seafood Recipes

    Growing up on an island in a beach town allows for having seafood throughout the year. Here are some of my favorite fish, shrimp, and mussels recipes.

    • plate with cooked mussels
      Drunken Mussels, The Easiest Way To Cook Mussels
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • a close up of pasta with creamy sauce and shrimp
      Low-Carb Linguini In a Creamy Parmesan Sauce with Pan-Seared Shrimp
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • two bowls filled with ceviche and tostones
      Ceviche
      Cook Time44 Minutes
    • a bowl of bacalao over yellow rice
      Bacalao a la Vizcaina, Salted Cod

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    summer Recipes

    • Zucchini en escabeche in a platter
      Zucchini en Escabeche, Pickled Zucchini
      Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Seafood Pomodoro
      Seafood Pomodoro A Mouth-watering Start To A New Cuisine
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • a picture of cooked white rice inside of a green marble mortar with the pestle propped next to it. a container of raw rice grains is sitting behind it and a bright yellow cloth napkin is surrounding the mortar.
      White Rice, a Versatile Ingredient.
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • stuffed shell pasta on a plate with a fork
      Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Pasta Shells
      Cook Time1 Hours

    See more Summer Recipes →

    Recent Recipes

    All the latest posts for the last four weeks.

    • overhead image of two servings of rice pudding served in small glass bowls and desserts spoons
      Arroz con Dulce, Puerto Rican Rice Pudding
      Cook Time6 Hours 30 Minutes
    • A glass of red sangria with ice and fruit garnish surrounded by cut fruits, the pitcher of sangria, and bottles of wine and liqueur.
      Red Sangria
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Two bowls with Crispy eggplant boats topped with shrimp stew and shredded parmesan cheese
      Chart A New Dinner With Delicious And Crispy Eggplant Boats
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • A plate of food
      Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops, A Basic Application With Incredible Results

    Other content

    Cooking is fun, and so is learning. Here you will find some posts that do not have recipes but are full of information.

    • image of cheat sheet
      Puerto Rican Keto Cheat Sheet
    • cover of ebook
      Basics of Puerto Rican Cooking Ebook
    • green bananas
      Guineos, Platanos, and Banana Leaves
    • Picture of Susan Bulloch
      My favorite BBQ sites!

    Recently Updated Recipes

    No one starts at the top and must certainly, and neither have I. Here are my most recent updated recipes.

    • A slice of pastelón plated on a plate with the skillet with pastelon in the background.
      Sweet Plantain Lasagna (Pastelón)
      Cook Time55 Minutes
    • flight of artisan rums
      Tour to Ron del Barrilito
    • A bowl of picadillo with pieces of green olives, onions, capers, and pimentos mixed throughout.
      Puerto Rican Picadillo
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • A fork with a chicken meatball on its tines
      Chicken Wing Meatballs, All The Flavor Non The Bone
      Cook Time35 Minutes

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    Zoe standin in the kitchen smiling

    Hola! I'm Zoe. I love all things food and enjoy cooking. I created this site to reconnect with my Puerto Rican heritage while living in the United States. This is a great place to reconnect if you are floating in the diaspora. I would love to hear from you!

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    Picnic and Barbecue

    Popular Recipes

    • empanadas inside a paper towel lined bowl.
      Puerto Rican Empanadas
    • close-up-of-roasted-chicken-thighs-on-a-serving-platter
      Delicious Puerto Rican Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
    • A bowl of funche with shrimp and tomato sauce
      Funche, The simple recipe that became a Building block To Our Puerto Rican Ethnic Roots
    • Closeup of a slice of keto-friendly pecan crusted cheesecake.
      Keto Cheesecake with Pecan Almond Crust
    • A slice of bread pudding with raisins and caramel sauce on a white plate. the rest of the bread pudding is in a long white plate in the background.
      Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)
    • a spoon full of black beans
      Puerto Rican Black Beans. Frijoles Negros

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