I’m on a mission to make Coquito a year-round cocktail. Many Puerto Ricans only serve this coconut-rum-cinnamon “eggnog” during the holiday season. I’m over here trying to get others to see its full potential. These Coquito Cake Donuts are sure to set me up for success. I’ve smothered my Easy Cake Donuts in a coconut-based…
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Passion Fruit Mojito Cocktails with Fresh Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit Mojito Cocktails are the best way to quench thirst during the warm Spring and Summer months. Made with triple the amount of passion fruit, they’ll become your new favorite cocktail. This post and recipe are intended for use by those who are of legal drinking age. If you’re not 21 and over (in…
Bacalaitos (Puerto Rican Salted Codfish Fritters)
Take an edible walk down the beaches of la Isla del Encanto (the Isle of Enchantment), AKA Puerto Rico. These bacalaitos are classic Puerto Rican street food found at many kiosks that dot the island’s beachsides. They’re easy to make and addictive enough to keep you coming back for more, so be sure to make the full recipe. Follow…
Tripletas (Steak, Pernil, and Ham Sandwiches)
Tripletas (three-pleh-tahs) are a bakery staple in many Hispanic Caribbean ‘hoods. The “working person’s sandwich,” as I like to call it, is a meal-on-a-roll. In fact, since it has three different cuts of meat, a boatload of toppings, and a generous amount of condiments, it’s more like two meals-in-one. Though I know that many of you fine…
Classic Passion Fruit Daiquiri (Shaken)
This shaken cocktail is made with passion fruit juice, white rum, citrus juice, and your preferred triple sec. My daiquiris are more flavorful and exciting than the regular-shmegular drink. Passion Fruit, to me, is a fruit that transcends seasons and cultures. What’s great about this cocktail is that it serves incredibly well during the Spring and Summer…
Puerto Rican Potato Salad (Ensalada de Papa)
Prepare to be scandalized. This Puerto Rican Potato Salad is creamy, loaded with spices and aromatics, and *gasp* a sweet element! No, Messy Boots, it’s not raisins. Stay with me. This flavor-packed side dish has crossed the sea from Puerto Rico to the mainland, and for a good reason. We know what we’re doing when…
Vegan Lentil Stew: Gluten-Free, One-Pot Meal
This Vegan Lentil Stew will not disappoint you. Take all of the best elements from your favorite curry or stew and pile them into a pot. Add hearty, little lentils, simmer them all together, and you have a stew that even you won’t believe is vegan- it doesn’t matter if you’re the one who cooked…
Arroz con Dulce (Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding)
Many cultures have a recipe for rice pudding that each bring a spoonful of comfort with every bite. The Puerto Rican (or Latin American) version is called Arroz con Dulce or Arroz con Leche. Arroz con Dulce is the preferred name for Puerto Ricans as arroz con leche is more of a breakfast treat there. Coconut and cinnamon play a significant role…
Coquito Cookies with Coquito Buttercream Frosting
I thought pillowy soft cookies made with coquito in the batter to celebrate National Coquito Day just made sense. What’s that? Didn’t you know it was National Coquito Day? Why, yes, Friend! December 21st is National Coquito Day. I thought everyone knew about this completely made-up holiday!! I’m going to pretend I knew about it all…
Mantecaditos (Almond-Flavored Butter Cookies)
Hector and I went back and forth over this Mantecaditos recipe. I prefer a buttery, bite-size cookie because that’s what I grew up eating. On the other hand, Hector is more about a bigger cookie, with no concern about the butter to flour ratio. I bring you the offspring of the beloved cookie of so many…
