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.
Summer Sizzlers
Soak up the sun and sabor with these Puerto Rican Summer Sizzlers. From smoky pinchos de cerdo and zesty Puerto Rican steamed mussels with sofrito white wine to frosty limbers and crisp tostones de platano, these recipes bring the heat in the best way. Perfect for backyard cookouts, beach days, or casual meals on the porch—this collection keeps it simple, bold, and full of Caribbean flavor.
- Puerto Rican Pollo Asado, Oven-Roasted Chicken
- Puerto Rican Piña Colada
- Puerto Rican Crab Rice, Arroz con Jueyes
- Puerto Rican Fried Red Snapper, Chillo Frito
- Puerto Rican Fish Broth, Caldo de Pescado
- Mojo Isleño, Puerto Rican Tomato Sauce for Fish and Seafood
- Creamy Limbers de Pistachio, Homemade Ice Pops
- Seafood Pomodoro Pasta with Linguine
Barbacoa
Puerto Rican-style BBQ, or barbacoa, is all about bold marindates, open flames, and unforgettable smoky flavors. Whether it's pinchos by the beach or pork roasting for hours, BBQ brings people together around good food and good vibes. Try Pinchos de Cerdo, Chuletas, or Pan-seared Lamb Chops.
Sides and salads
Puerto Rican meals wouldn’t be complete without crispy sides and vibrant salads. These dishes balance out the richness of the mains and bring a pop of color and freshness to the table.
Think Tostones, Amarillos (Fried Sweet Plantains), and Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad), or lighter options like Ensalada Verde con Aguacate (Green Salad with Avocado).
- Mamposteao, a Puerto Rican Leftover Rice Comfort Food
- Tostones de Plátano (Puerto Rican Smashed Fried Plantains)
- Guineitos en Escabeche, Puerto Rican Pickled Green Bananas
- Ceviche de Pescado y Camarones, Grouper and Shrimp Ceviche
Popular Recipes
These are the go-to recipes and receive much love from the community! I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoy making them. Buen Provecho!
Chicken, turkey, and Duck
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Asopao de Pollo, Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice Soup
- Chicken and Chorizo Stew
- Puerto Rican Arroz con Pollo, Chicken and Rice
