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Buffalo Chicken Empanadas Recipe

5 Comments / Appetizers, Food, Latin recipes / Elena

These buffalo chicken empanadas are filled with shredded chicken breast smothered in a creamy buffalo sauce dressing. It’s like buffalo chicken dip but in empanada form! I cook the chicken breasts in a sofrito infused broth which adds another dimension of flavor to the empanadas. These are the perfect appetizer for Super Bowl Sunday! Serve these delicious buffalo chicken empanadas on game day or at your next event and become the host with the most!

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Pastel al Horno (Easy Recipe)

34 Comments / Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes / Elena

Pastel al horno is the ULTIMATE hack for making pasteles in a fraction of the time! Pastel al horno is basically a casserole meal that feeds a crowd and requires minimal effort. Save this recipe for the holidays or whenever you are craving pasteles.

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Gingerbread Smoothie Recipe

4 Comments / Drinks, Food, Healthy treats / Elena

‘Tis the season to indulge in holiday foods and drinks! One of my family’s favorite drinks, aside from coquito of course, are gingerbread smoothies. They taste just like gingerbread cookies but in smoothie form. If you enjoy the warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger and cloves, this recipe is for you! One thing I love about

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Coquito Bites (Coconut Rum Balls)

8 Comments / Desserts, Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes / Elena

Coquito bites are made with coconut cookies, rum and are coated in coconut flakes. They taste just like coquito and make the perfect holiday treat! These no-bake coconut rum balls are also great for gifting, so keep this recipe handy during the holiday season!

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Puerto Rican Coquito (Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe)

16 Comments / Caribbean recipes, Drinks, Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes / Elena

Puerto Rican coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, spices and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, coquito is a staple during the holidays!

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Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)

6 Comments / Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes, Side Dishes / Elena

Ensalada de papa (potato salad) is a must-have dish at every holiday, party and celebration in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, Puerto Rican potato salad will be on the menu. This delicious dish, also known as ensalada Rusa, is made with potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

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Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice and Pigeon Peas)

54 Comments / Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes, Side Dishes / Elena

Arroz con gandules along with pernil is the national dish of Puerto Rico. It’s a combination of rice and pigeon peas cooked with aromatic sofrito, herbs and spices. Its popularity compares to no other dish in Puerto Rico. No matter the occasion, you will always find a caldero of arroz con gandules at every party or family gathering.

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Pavochón Puerto Rican Style Turkey

11 Comments / Caribbean recipes, Dinners, Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes / Elena

Pavochon is a Puerto Rican style turkey that is seasoned like lechon (roasted pork or pernil). Pavochon is the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite at every holiday celebration. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never eat turkey any other way!

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Pastelón (Plantain Lasagna Recipe)

16 Comments / Dinners, Food, Holiday Recipes, Latin recipes / Elena

Pastelón or plantain lasagna is a Puerto Rican dish made by layering sweet plantains, picadillo and cheese in a casserole dish. It’s like a lasagna but with Latin flare! If you enjoy the flavors of Latin cuisine, you will love this Puerto Rican lasagna!

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Puerto Rican Style Baked Chicken (Pollo al Horno)

15 Comments / Dinners, Food, Latin recipes / Elena

Puerto Rican style baked chicken or pollo al horno has to be one of my favorite ways to eat chicken! This dish is made with simple ingredients but the result will taste like restaurant-style chicken. You know that Latin restaurant that you love ordering take-out from? YES just like that or even better!

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