Arroz con gandules is a very popular Puerto Rican rice dish. Rendered pork fat and spices flavor the rice before the pigeon peas are added and the whole lot is steamed until fluffy and soft. You’ve probably seen, if not tasted, Arroz con Gandules if you’ve ever had the honor of being invited to a Puerto…
Holidays
Caldo Santo (Coconut Seafood Stew)
Caldo Santo is a Puerto Rican coconut and seafood stew served during the Lenten season. The rich coconut broth swims with chunks of fresh and salted fish, shellfish, and tubers typical of Puerto Rican cuisine. Not only is it a filling soup, but its flavor is also mellow and creamy. This is a great one-pot…
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Sauce
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with a homemade cocktail sauce elevates the boring party appetizer to new flavor heights. You can make the savory spiced cocktail sauce days ahead. With help from the seafood counter, even the shrimp is an easy fix. This recipe will be the go-to starter for your soirees and parties. What is Shrimp…
Baked Brie Topped with Caramelized Onions
Baked Brie topped with Caramelized Onions sounds a bit decadent for your next cocktail or holiday soiree, no? I assure you, it’s as humble a starter as you can make. When you take creamy, nutty brie and load sweet, buttery onion on it, any effort it takes becomes well worth it. Those in the market…
Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas
If you’re in the market for a filling vegan side dish, you can stop searching now that you’ve found this Jamaican-Inspired Rice and Peas recipe. This filling, one-pot dish is great, even if you couldn’t care less about veganism. It’s made with fresh ingredients and only one that is processed. Be sure to pin this…
Jerk Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)
This Jerk Pernil is going to open your eyes and taste buds to a world of possibilities. Not only does this succulent roast taste like you’ve taken a trip to Boston, Jamaica, but it is also so straightforward you can make it for this weekend’s family dinner. I’ll walk you through the ins and outs…
Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These buttery, bright Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are a hit wherever they’re served. This needs to be in your recipe box if you’re into cookie baking. The cookie dough has sweetened coconut flakes mixed in and gets a generous outer coating of the coconut just before baking. The result is a toasted coconut shell with a fresh-tasting…
Tembleque (Coconut Pudding from Puerto Rico)
Tembleque is going to change the way you look at jello molds. This popular holiday dessert is pure coconut, laced with warm spices and a hit of citrus. It’s a staple in Puerto Rico and many other Latin American countries, especially around Christmas, but I’m not a fan of sticking to the calendar rules, so…
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: A Few of My Favorite Things
Can you believe we are staring in the face of another holiday season? By now you’re knee-deep in Thanksgiving meal prep if you’re in the States. If not, you’re probably just chilling. Either way, most retailers in the U.S. are gearing up for their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Since I’m always trying to…
Five Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Why serve a boring mac and cheese dish this holiday when a five cheese macaroni and cheese is just as easy to make? This version is not only make-ahead friendly, but freezer-friendly to make holiday meal prep a breeze.
