My obsession with Pan Sobao recipes is about as rabid as the one I have with Coquito. This traditional Puerto Rican bread is mildly sweet, soft as clouds, and extremely versatile. If you’re looking to introduce homemade bread into your baking repertoire, pan sobao and these recipes are a great start. Be sure to check back…
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Coquito Recipes you Must Make This Holiday Season
I’m on a mission to take over the internet with Coquito Recipes. So far, I’m doing a fantastic job of turning tons of regular-shmegular recipes into their best coquito versions, but I think I can do more. If you are a fan of the Puerto Rican cocktail, read on for my all-time favorite versions of…
Ponche Frozen Custard (Mantecado de Ponche)
Ponche Frozen Custard takes a childhood drink, or curse in my opinion, and turns it into a dessert you’ll be happy to eat. Think of it as an edible malted shake, and you have a general idea of what this classic recipe is all about. You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but…
Pastelillo de Guayaba Cheesecake (Guava Cheesecake)
Traditional flies by the seat of its pants when it comes to this Pastelillo de Guayaba Cheesecake. If you’re a fan of sweet and tart, this is going to soon be your signature dessert. You’ll taste those original pastry flavors all cuddled up inside of a buttery cookie crust. Begin this recipe a day ahead…
Coquito Cake Donuts (Coconut-Rum Donuts)
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…
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…
