Experience the Puerto Rican culinary heritage as we share easy recipes, expert tips, and fascinating stories. We invite 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.
Puerto Rican Basics
Easy Puerto Rican recipes for everyday cooking. These dishes are the foundation of many meals, built for real kitchens and regular use. Just because they are easy doesn't mean they are basic. These recipes focus on flavor, technique, and versatility you'll come back to again and again.
- Puerto Rican Homemade Sofrito
- Achiote Oil
- Puerto Rican Garlic Paste
- Arroz Blanco, Puerto Rican White Rice
- Chuletas Fritas, Puerto Rican Fried Pork Chops
- Habichuelas Guisadas, (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)
- Puerto Rican Pollo Asado, Oven-Roasted Chicken
- Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo, Chicken and Rice

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Puerto Rican Polvorones (Shortbread Cookies)
Delicate, buttery, and mildly sweet, these jam or sprinkle-decorated cookies melt in your mouth, crumbling with each bite.
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Three Kings Favorites
Puerto Rico is known for celebrating Christmas longer than anywhere else. On January 6, we celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings at the manger. Children receive a second round of gifts, and adults gather for more parties and festivities. Join in the fun with these crowd-pleasing recipes.
- 15 Puerto Rican Christmas Essentials (And a Few Delicious Extras)
- Bacardi Gold Cookies and Cream Coquito
- Pistachio Tembleque
- Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Recipe)
Rice, Pasta, and Grains
- Mamposteao, a Puerto Rican Leftover Rice Comfort Food
- Puerto Rican Crab Rice, Arroz con Jueyes
- Puerto Rican Chicken Paella with Sausage and Plantain
- Seafood Pomodoro Pasta with Linguine
Popular Recipes
You'll find these favorites show up again and again. They're well-loved for a reason. Hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them. ¡Buen provecho!
Low Carb Recipes
- Biftec Encebollado (Puerto Rican Steak and Onions)
- Puerto Rican Fish Broth, Caldo de Pescado
- Mojo Isleño, Puerto Rican Tomato Sauce for Fish and Seafood
- Puerto Rican Steamed Mussels With Sofrito White Wine Sauce




































