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Picadillo empanadas

Empanadillas (Puerto Rican Empanadas)

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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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flancocho, flan cake, chocoflan

Flancocho (Flan Cake)

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Flancocho is a dessert made with flan and bizcocho (cake). Flancocho is also known as chocoflan or impossible cake. It combines light and creamy flan, with rich and chocolatey cake. Literally the best of both worlds! In Puerto Rico, this delicious dessert is popular during the holiday season and can be found at the table along with other favorites like tembleque and budin de pan.

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pegao

Pegao (Puerto Rican Crispy Rice)

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Pegao or Puerto Rican crispy rice is a delicacy on our island and other parts of the Caribbean as well. It goes by many different names but it is usually made the same way. Although it takes some practice making perfectly crispy pegao, once you learn the technique, it will become quite easy. Serve pegao alongside bistec encebollado, pollo al horno, pollo guisado, habichuelas guisadas, or any of your favorite dishes. Follow my recipe and tips for cooking perfect pegao every time!

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Pastelillos de Guayaba (Puerto Rican Guava Pastries)

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Pastelillos de Guayaba or Puerto Rican guava pastries are typically made with guava paste, cream cheese, and dusted with powdered sugar. I enjoy making them with fresh guava jam and a creamy blend of cool whip and mascarpone cheese. These fresh components really elevate the guava pastries to a whole other level!

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Arroz con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice with Sausage)

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Arroz con salchichas is Puerto Rican rice with sausage. The sausages we refer to are actually Vienna sausages, sliced into small circles. They come in a can and can be found at most Latin or Hispanic/Caribbean supermarkets and grocery stores. This rice dish is both kid-friendly and budget-friendly. I often make this meal when I forget to defrost meat for dinner or have less than 30 minutes to put food on the table for my family. It comes together easily and everyone loves it!

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Puerto Rican stuffed shells

Puerto Rican Stuffed Shells (Caracoles Rellenos)

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Puerto Rican stuffed shells or caracoles rellenos are pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese, savory ground beef, and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella. The ground beef is seasoned with adobo and sazón and cooked in a sofrito sauce. This adds a ton of flavor to this dish. I love making this for dinner on busy weeknights as it comes together in 45 minutes or less. It also freezes well so you can make ahead and keep a stash for later use!

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