…What are Quesitos? Translated, quesitos means little cheese. They are a popular pastry in Puerto Rico– made from puff pastry dough which is wrapped around a sweetened cream cheese filling….
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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Turnovers)
I swear I almost choked to death the first time I had Pastelillos de Guayaba (pahs-tay-LEE-yos de gwa-YA-bah). Bakeries in Puerto Rico and NYC love to douse these guava turnovers…
Serenata (Codfish Salad with Root Vegetables)
…from Puerto Rico that I grew up eating. Again, my mother didn’t have much time to cook, but when she did it seems like she made the food she missed…
Chuletas Fritas (Puerto Rican Pan-Fried Pork Chops)
…girl’s skirt- is a Puerto Rican staple. Pork chops are definitely a part of the Puerto Rican food culture, though they’re not exclusive to it. What’s the best cut of…
Coquito: Puerto Rican Coconut and Rum Cocktail
…versions. Prep Time10 mins Cook Time15 mins curing time2 d Total Time2 d 25 mins Course: Libations Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Keyword: cinnamon, coconut, coquito, rum Servings: 16 Calories:…
Tripletas (Steak, Pernil, and Ham Sandwiches)
…do I serve these sandwiches? In Puerto Rico, these sandwiches are a meal on their own. Rarely do you see tripletas served with a bunch of other stuff. Chips and soda, or…
Pavochon with Mofongo Stuffing
…Pavochon is a Puerto Rican creation, though, if I had to guess, I would say it developed here in the States since Thanksgiving isn’t a huge holiday in Puerto Rico. When…
Mojitos: Cocktails Done Puerto Rican Style
…on the other hand, believe that Puerto Rico makes the best version of this drink. Why? Well, because instead of floating soda water on top, they float lemon-lime soda. The…
Pan Sobao Recipes You Must Try
…from Puerto Rico. It’s most often served alongside a mug of café con leche as a quick breakfast. I have yet to meet someone who goes to the panaderia (bakery) and leaves with just one…
Pan Sobao: Soft, Chewy Puerto Rican Bread
…to the mix. I’m using lard as my fat because it’s the traditional way Pan Sobao is made in Puerto Rico. You can use vegetable shortening instead, though. I pull the poolish…
