Experience Puerto Rican culinary heritage as we share easy recipes, tips, and 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 Christmas Recipes
Experience the flavors and traditions of Puerto Rican Christmas with our festive recipe collection. Our recipes are inspired by the island's rich culture and heritage, combining the best of classic Puerto Rican dishes with festive holiday flavors.
From succulent roast pork to sweet, buttery coconut desserts, our recipes will transport you to the warm and festive atmosphere of a Puerto Rican Christmas celebration. Indulge in our traditional Arroz con Gandules, flavored with aromatic sofrito. Instant Pot Pernil will surely hit the spot in a fraction of the time. Or try our crispy Empanadillas filled with delicious picadillo and cheeses. And don’t forget the infamous Coquito, a drink that even Jimmy Fallon enjoys!
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Desserts and Sweets
My guilty pleasures are desserts and sweets—like brownies, pastries, and cookies. Desserts are a bit more elaborate dishes. Here are traditional Puerto Rican desserts, sweets, and all-time favorites.
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!
- Pistachio Coquito
- Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)
- Puerto Rican-Inspired Roasted Chicken Thighs
- Polvoron, A Puerto Rican Shortbread Cookie
- Puerto Rican Empanadillas
- Funche, The simple recipe that became a Building block To Our Puerto Rican Ethnic Roots
- Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil (Pork Roast)
- Puerto Rican Rice with Beans
Puerto Rican Inspirations
Here, you will find all my traditional Puerto Rican Recipes and a few non-traditional recipes. I still classify them as Puerto Rican because they are made with Puerto Rican flavors in mind.
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Global inspirations
Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our global-inspired recipe collection! From Mexico's spicy flavors to India's fragrant spices, we've scoured the globe to bring you the most delicious and adventurous recipes from around the world.
- Shrimp and Butternut Squash Bisque1 Hours 20 Minutes
- Caldo Gallego, Galician Broth45 Minutes
- Tender Chicken and Chorizo Stew1 Hours 35 Minutes
- Red Sangria40 Minutes
Appetizers
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