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    Welcome to Girl Meets Fire’s virtual recipe box — just like the old 3x5 and 5x7 card boxes our moms and abuelas kept, stuffed with handwritten favorites. I remember my mom’s collection: a recipe box, stacks of binders, and even old books, each hiding a recipe she didn’t want to lose.

    This is my collection — tested, trusted, and growing every day. As new recipes are added, finding your favorites will get easier with updated search tools.
    Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a quick meal, you'll find a recipe to fit your cravings. Start browsing and find your new go-to dish!

    Ingredient or Dietary Need

    Are you looking for a recipe with a specific ingredient or dietary need? We have categories for the major proteins and some dietary needs, allowing you to browse recipes based on your favorite ingredients, such as chicken, seafood, or vegetables. You can also find recipes that use seasonal ingredients, such as pumpkin in the fall or asparagus in the spring.

    • Beef, Lamb, and Pork
    • Chicken Turkey and Duck
    • Fish and Seafood Favorites
    • Rice, Pasta, and Grains

    Holiday

    Course Recipes: Our recipe categories are divided into appetizers, condiments, sides, pasta, soups and stews, and desserts, making it easy to find the perfect recipe for any course. We have various options, from simple and quick appetizers to flavorful soups and stews that impress your dinner guests.

    • Puerto Rican Holiday and Seasonal Recipes
    • Christmas Recipes
    • Easter and Lent
    • Thanksgiving Favorites
    • Three Kings Day

    Search by Type

    Sometimes it’s not about what you cook — it’s about how you cook it. Whether you're craving something grilled, stewed, baked, or ready in minutes, our categories make it easy to find the perfect recipe. From backyard barbacoa to cozy stews and quick-fix favorites, there’s something here for every kind of cooking day.

    • Barbacoa
    • Desserts, Sweets, and Breads
    • Frituras and Appetizers
    • Informative
    • Low-Carb Recipes
    • Sauces and Marinades
    • Sides and Salads
    • Soups, Stews, and Braised Dishes
    • Traditional Puerto Rican Classics
    • Vegan or Vegetarian

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    I’d love to hear from you! Did you try this recipe? Leave a review and rating below. Let’s connect on Instagram, and don’t forget to join my weekly email list for fresh new recipes.

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    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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    Mother's Day Favorite Recipes

    • A slice of carrot cake on a plate with the rest of the cake and another slice in the background.
      Tropical Carrot Cake with Banana and Coconut

    • A bowl of ceviche is in the center, with two smaller bowls of ceviche and forks. A large bowl of tostones is at the top right, with small lemon wedges at the top left.
      Ceviche de Pescado y Camarones, Grouper and Shrimp Ceviche

    • Puerto Rican Bacalao a la Vizcaina

    • Caldo santo served in a bowl with tostones.
      Caldo Santo, Puerto Rican Coconut Seafood Soup

    • Bowl lined with paper towels and filled with fried mero chunks. A small bowl with cut lemons and a small bowl with tartar sauce.
      Grouper Bites, Chicharrones de Mero

    • A blue and white dessert plate with a slice of bread pudding and caramel sauce on top of it.
      Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)

    Popular Recipes

    • A plate of polvorones cookies with three semi-stacked cookies on top of the table resting in front of the plate.
      Puerto Rican Polvorones (Shortbread Cookies)

    • close-up-of-roasted-chicken-thighs-on-a-serving-platter
      Puerto Rican-Inspired Roasted Chicken Thighs

    • A blue and white dessert plate with a slice of bread pudding and caramel sauce on top of it.
      Budín de Pan (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding)

    • empanadas inside a paper towel lined bowl.
      Puerto Rican Empanadillas

    • an overhead view of a table set with two plates of arroz habichuelas and pan seared chicken thighs
      Puerto Rican Rice with Beans

    • pinchos served with potato salad and collard greens
      Pinchos de Cerdo, Puerto Rican Pork Kabobs

    I’d love to hear from you! Did you try this recipe? Leave a review and rating below. Let’s connect on Instagram, and don’t forget to join my weekly email list for fresh new recipes.

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