Recipezaar: Puerto Rican,Holiday/Event recipes

Puerto Rican Shrimp with Crispy Onions & Avocado Salad

Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:55:43 -0500

-- posted by Mille®

Ginger-Rum Marinade

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:45:00 -0500

This is a wonderful marinade. I loved it. This is good for up to 1 or 2 lbs of meat but I always make more. I like to have extra just incase. -- posted by Gingerbear

Mango Salsa

Wed, 03 Apr 2002 11:46:51 -0500

Good with steaks, or as a side with a sandwich. -- posted by MizzNezz

Fresh Pasta Shrimp Salad

Wed, 03 Apr 2002 12:13:06 -0500

Pasta and shrimp in a creamy dressing. We make a meal of this with french bread and a nice white wine. A nice addition is drained and rinsed black beans. -- posted by MizzNezz

Bev's Banana Daiquiris - Pina Coladas

Thu, 09 May 2002 15:08:25 -0400

Here's a refreshing summer drink to serve on your patios and screened porches this summer! -- posted by Bev

Adobo Marinade

Sat, 25 May 2002 09:14:35 -0400

A tasty marinade to use on meats, chicken, tempeh, and fish! -- posted by Sue L

Barbecued Jerk Chicken

Tue, 28 May 2002 20:33:04 -0400

I recommend that you try to avoid letting the wind blow the aroma of this chicken on your grill into the neighbour's yard, unless you are prepared to cook a second batch. -- posted by Mille®

Melodee's Hot Wings

Mon, 15 Jul 2002 07:04:34 -0400

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I have tweaked it here and there over the years. My family likes this version because it is not sloppy wet like so many others out there. However, this recipe can be served wet too. -- posted by Melodee

Classic Black Beans and Rice

Sat, 16 Nov 2002 20:00:08 -0500

This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes about 30 minutes to cook. -- posted by Dawn

Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 19:59:33 -0500

I tried this recipe at an international food festival several years ago and simply loved the flavor. The cheese and guava paste go very well together. -- posted by Blue Peacock

Borinquen Jibarito Sandwich

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:28:44 -0500

The Puerto Rican style jibarito (pronounced hee-bah-ree-to) sandwich was created at the Borinquen Restaurant in Chicago by owner Juan "Peter" Figueroa. Here's my take on making his famous jibarito at home. The plantain "bread slices" for this sandwich are most easily made if you have a large deep fryer, but it can also be done in a deep skillet with oil. I originally saw this made on FoodTV's "Roker on the Road" (episode "On a Roll"). According to the Borinquen website, these sandwiches are known as "emparedado de platano" in Puerto Rico. -- posted by Julesong

Coquitos

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:18:35 -0500

Coquitos is a Christmas tradition in Cuba and Puerto Rico much like eggnog here in the USA and elsewhere. It is like a sweet wine. It is served on the night of Noche Buena (good night) before eating Lechon Asado (roast pig), Arroz Congri(white rice and black beans - made together), Yuca con Mojo (yucca or cassava with garlic sauce), Maduros Fritos(fried ripe plantains) - leave it to the Cubans to serve three carbohydrates at one meal! Anyway, along with the meal they serve Ensalada Mixta (mixed green salad with tomatoes & radishes) and for dessert Bunuelos(fried dough pieces with syrupy syrup) and then they all go to La Misa del Gallo(mass of the rooster - Midnight Mass). Found on dollarman.com. that is the recipe. -- posted by Manami

Puerto Rican Rum Punch

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 19:56:36 -0500

From Food & Wine January 2006. -- posted by Vino Girl

Island Pina Colada

Thu, 04 May 2006 20:15:29 -0400

Ever wonder why the Piña Coladas you make at home taste nothing like the ones served at your favorite tropical destination? Most recipes simplify the colada into a mixture of rum, pineapples & ice with a splash of coconut milk. A flavorful Piña Colada has two kinds of rum (light and dark), cream and even bitters added which make the concoction a true tropical delight. Use high quality Puerto Rican rum in this recipe for the best result. Enjoy! -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Chocolate-Banana Sin Cake

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:04:59 -0500

A rich, flourless cake from "Miami Spice - The New Florida Cuisine" by Steven Raichlen (1993). If you can get them, use manzanas (apple bananas) for this. Otherwise any type will do. -- posted by Vino Girl

Banana Tres Leches Cake

Thu, 10 May 2007 21:38:23 -0400

This is a nice cake that is not overly sweet.With a hint of banana and coconut flavors that compliment one another. For the best flavor and texture make this the night before. -- posted by chef FIFI

Hemingway Special- a Caribbean Inspired Cocktail

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:45:08 -0400

A spin off of the "Hemingway Special" Serve in a frosty glass over ice and you are set to sample a taste of the Caribbean! -- posted by Brenda.

Coquito (Puertorican Rum Eggnog)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:16:52 -0400

Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Years celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum. The blend of rum and coconut gives this drink a peculiar flavor and texture. Enjoy! -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Coquito - Puerto Rican Eggnog

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:50:56 -0400

Who says eggnog is only served at Christmas? This creamy, smooth concoction is good all year long and is as complicated as grabbing a can opener and turning on your blender. -- posted by SusieQusie

Tembleque

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:04:31 -0400

This desert is typically served during Christmas time. Personally, I never wait that long to have this yummy coco-nutty desert. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Coquito

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:03:21 -0500

I would rather drink Coquitos instead of eggnog during the holidays. I did not see my favorite version posted so I am sharing it with my Beverage Forum buddies for the holidays. Time to make does not include chill time so plan accordingly. Happy Holidays! -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Easy Pastelillos

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:32:31 -0500

Simple Puerto Rican dish. Enjoy! -- posted by Erica 07

Coquito - Traditional Recipe (Made With Egg Yolks)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:31:01 -0400

A delicious rum-infused Latino beverage enjoyed any time of year, but in particular, around the Holidays... Similar in type to egg nog, but way more delicious! This recipe comes from my husband's friend's wife, Linda. The recipe is for larger servings (party-size) so you will have to adjust for portions desired. Also, some tolerance is required as you must stir constantly over low flame as to not cook the egg yolks -- also, allow time for prep. & cooling when factoring your time, other than that, the recipe is pretty easy... those are just a few cook's notes FYI. -- posted by BlondieItaliana

Easy Rice With Pigeon Peas/Arroz Con Gandules

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:05:35 -0400

We usually dont measure our stuff out. Most puerto rican chef's cook from memory, adding ingredients until we get the taste we prefer. I tried to get this as close as I possibly could. Enjoy! Por lo general dont medida de nuestras cosas. La mayor parte de Puerto Rico del chef cocción de la memoria, añadiendo ingredientes hasta obtener el sabor que prefiera. Traté de hacer esta tan cerca como yo podía. Disfrutar! -- posted by CarribeQueen

Roast Pork (Pernil) Puerto Rican Style

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:12:14 -0400

tasty roast pork, Puerto Rican style, Marine overnight. This is every Puerto Rican party dish. If there is no pernil in the party there is no party, especially the hard skin!! That is to die for. When I was a little girl and woke up to the smell of the pernil, I knew something special was happening that day. -- posted by Elizabeth Silva

Puerto Rican Eggnog "coquito"

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:15:32 -0500

Traditional holiday beverage containing coconut, eggs, milk and rum -- posted by Chef #742808

Magnificent Mango Mousse

Sun, 10 May 2009 19:16:27 -0400

This ultra-light, fluffy and refreshing recipe for Mango Mousse is sure to enliven your palette, while invigorating your senses. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day. -- posted by G.A.B.

Rice With Pigeon Peas - Arroz Con Gandules

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:23:29 -0400

This is one of my favorite Puerto Rican rice recipe. I love pigeon peas. You can find sazon and pigeon peas in the hispanic section of the grocery store. Pigeon Peas are Puerto Rico's national dish. This recipe is from About.com. -- posted by 1PugMom2

Coquito from Puerto Rico Via Myrtle Beach, Sc

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:39:54 -0500

A SC friend sent me this so I am passing it along to the 'zaar. She got recipe from Puerto Rican colleague of her husband, who got it from his mother. You can adapt seasonings to your personal taste. This is traditionally served during the holidays. As an aside I hate egg nog but since this contains no eggs, I would be willing to try. -- posted by Dan-Amer #1