Mantecaditos are Puerto Rican thumbprint cookies filled with guava or topped with sprinkles. They have a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to shortbread. Pair them with coffee or tea for the perfect treat!
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Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican side dish made with mashed fried plantains, chicharrones, and garlic. It is typically topped with garlic shrimp and it is absolutely delicious!
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Avocado crema is a smooth, creamy and delicious sauce that’s perfect for empanadas, tacos, quesadillas or any Mexican-inspired dish. I love that it’s easy to prepare and comes together in just 5 minutes!
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Habichuelas tiernas con ajo or garlic green beans are a great side dish to pair with almost any meal. Green beans are easy to prepare and this dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. Everyone loves it!
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Sandwich de mezcla is a Puerto Rican party sandwich made with white sliced bread and a delicious spread. The spread consists of canned ham, cheese dip, and roasted red peppers.
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Pasteles cups are an easy way to make Puerto Rican pasteles, eliminating the need to wrap them individually in banana leaves and tie them.
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Guineos con mollejas en escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with green bananas and chicken gizzards marinated in pickled onions, peppers, oil, and vinegar.
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Chocolate caliente or Puerto Rican hot chocolate is a creamy, delicious blend of chocolate Cortés, steamed milk, and sugar. It is easy to make and comes together in 10 minutes or less. In Puerto Rico, chocolate caliente is enjoyed at any time of day, but especially in the morning along with pan con mantequilla (bread with butter) and queso de bola (gouda cheese).
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Arroz con pollo is a staple in Latin + Caribbean cuisine made with savory yellow rice and chicken. Traditional Puerto Rican arroz con pollo is packed with flavor because the chicken and rice are cooked together in the same pot. It is one of my go to meals to cook for my family. This hearty one-pot meal is kid-friendly and stores well for leftovers the next day.
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Empanadillas or Puerto Rican empanadas are fried turnovers stuffed with savory picadillo. These delicious appetizers are also known as pastelillos. Although they are typically made with picadillo, they can be stuffed with your filling of choice. Some popular varieties include chicken, shrimp, and crab. Empanadillas can also be served as dessert. I love sweet versions like guava and cheese, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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