Recipezaar: Puerto Rican recipes

Puerto Rican Rum Punch

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

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

Smashed Garlic Plantains - Mofongo

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 20:16:54 -0500

This is a classic Puerto Rican dish that is also popular in Cuba (similar to the Dominican "mangu"). If you dont have a tostonera (two pieces of wood hinged together to flatten plantains) use a glass or a small plate to flatten the plantains. If you don't use bacon and stop at step 2 you have tostones which also a great side dish. -- posted by MarielC

Bacalaitos - Fried Codfish Fritters

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:28:24 -0500

This makes a very tasty appetizer! Chill overnight, it makes for a less salty fish. These are served all over Miami and they are so good! Originally on the Goya Foods web site. -- posted by Manami

Camarones Enchilados - Deviled Shrimp

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:54:17 -0500

This is one of the few Cuban dishes that is a little spicy, rather, it is redolent with garlic and tomatoes and the succulent flavor of fresh-caught shrimp. As all Cuban favorites, it is served with white rice and either ripe or green plantains. Add a green salad and garnish with some cilantro and you're good to go. Delicious! -- posted by Manami

Caramelized Bananas With Rum Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 09:54:58 -0500

This fast and easy dessert is nothing short of sublime. Try to use a good rum from Puerto Rico. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

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

Puerto Rican Pot Roast

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:11:42 -0400

From the international cookbook. I prefer to use the stovetop the way this is written, but this recipe says that it can be made in a pressure cooker, reducing the cooking time by one-third. -- posted by Recipe Junkie

Habichuelas Guisadas

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 22:10:54 -0400

These are my TOP SECRET STEWED BEANS.... My Puerto Rican friends can't get enough of these, even though I'm Irish! My husband is from P.R., so I really had no choice but to learn how to make this recipe! I serve this with white or yellow rice, and most of the time some roasted chicken. Enjoy, and feel free to leave a review! -- posted by javagirl81

Mrs. Pischke's Rum Cake

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:43:59 -0400

This recipes comes from Pischke's in Scottsdale -- a one of a kind restaurant! Simple yet very tasty! -- posted by Galley Wench

Asopao De Pollo

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:29:00 -0400

This is a somewhat soupier version of Arroz con Pollo. I hadn't made it in years and I made it again last night. It's a hit!! -- posted by Transylmania

Picadillo

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:02:15 -0400

Picadillo is one of the Cuban dishes I discovered while living in Miami. This version is always a hit with my family and friends. I serve picadillo over white or yellow rice. Black beans and garlic bread make a nice accompaniment. -- posted by Patty Mae

Quingombos Guisados

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:50:44 -0500

Caribbean Okra Stew -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Plantains With Salsa De Ajo

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:19:50 -0500

Garlic and mint sauce for Plantains. Best made fresh. It will keep but loses something during storage. -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Puerto Rican Coconut Cake

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:31:25 -0500

I found this recipe online and thought that it would be interesting to try. I will update shortly! -- posted by Pikake21

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

Super Quick Black Beans and Rice

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:31:05 -0500

This is perfect for a college student---cheap, fast, delicious, and nutritious -- posted by Prose

Picadillo

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 22:13:45 -0400

This is a great Latin American sweet and spicy ground meat dish. It's great served plain with rice and beans, but also can be a filling for empanadas or tacos. and is EXCELLENT in baked pasta dishes like baked ziti ot lasagna. The list of ingredients is long, but it is quite simple to prepare. -- posted by Transylmania

Puerto Rican Beans and Rice

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:56:51 -0400

Authentic Recipe, goes great with chicken or pork chops. Also can be used as a main dish - top with lettuce, tomato and avocado. When I serve it as a main dish, I always double the recipe and serve over recipe #220492 in place of the white rice. -- posted by JenniferK2

Arroz Con Gandules

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:11:10 -0400

Authentic Puerto Rican rice - great side dish, or serve with recipe #220415 and have as a main dish. When I serve it this way, I double the beans and top with shredded lettuce, tomato and avocado. You can substitute other meat for the sausage - ham, chicken or pork. -- posted by JenniferK2

Cornmeal Hot "cereal "(Funche)

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:14:42 -0400

I ate this as a treat with my best friend After School. It is called Funche, a Puerto Rican polenta mush. It is Sooo Good,it's warm,creamy and a bit sweet.I Use Harina de maiz mas fina(A very fine cornmeal, Goya makes it)) so its smooth not grainy.I have been searching for quite sometime but in wrong places, not thinking it was like mush but sweet :o(. I found a similar version of this on elboriqua.com.I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I also add sugar with the cornmeal so it dissolves, but that is a personal taste as to the amount of sweetness. -- posted by BrindleGirlD

Mango Brulee

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:17:32 -0400

Eating Well newsletter, April 2007. A nice finish to a summer meal or a delicious breakfast! You can use pineapples, grapefruit, papaya, or even melon slices. -- posted by Manami

Arroz Con Cebolla (Rice With Onions)

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:22:28 -0400

This is a favorite back home. Love this rice along with some churrasco steak! -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Yucca Al Ajillo

Tue, 08 May 2007 12:24:12 -0400

This veggie is grown in Puerto Rico and other places of the caribbean and South America it is also known as Casava(e). When seasoned well it can be a real pleasure to eat it. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

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

Ensalada De Camarones (Puerto Rican Shrimp Salad)

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:50:07 -0400

Here's recipe from a booklet called "An Adventure in International Cooking" that my Mom helped compile for 4-H in Madison County (New York) back in the early 1970s. It was submitted by Awilda Heredia. -- posted by acerast

Stuffed Beef Eye of Round (Lechón De Mechar)

Thu, 24 May 2007 22:59:11 -0400

This is a very classic Puerto Rican dish. It is mostly served with Arroz con gandules. I found this recipe on one of my Puerto Rican cook books and it was adapted to fit Gma's recipe. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

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.

Frituras De Malanga (Malanga Fritters)

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:33:26 -0400

This is a very popular Cuban & Miamian appetizer, and great for lunch or just a snack. The various species of malanga (Cuba) or yautia (Puerto Rico), include some of the oldest root tops in the world. It was first cultivated in tropical America, and spread to Africa, and is also grown in the Phillipines. Malanga has more flavor than most other tropical tubers, and has been described as more like nuts than potatoes. Refrigerate for about 3-4 hours. -- posted by Manami

Green Plantain Soup-Puerto Rico

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:49:40 -0400

sopa de platanos verdes posted for ZWT#3 from Caribbean Cooking. -- posted by Ed&Theresa

Pizza Empanada

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:15:52 -0400

I ate so many of these when I was a kid! They are so so good. Courtesy of Héctor Rodriguéz @ about.com. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Cheese Filled Plantain Fritters (Piononos)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:15:56 -0400

Piononos are the perfect finger food. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese. They can also be stuffed with ground beef (picadillo). Recipe from about.com. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

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

Stuffed Chayotes (Chayotes Rellenos)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:25:36 -0400

Chayote is a vegetable that resembles a cactus on the outside. It has fine small torns and white on the outside. Grows extensively in the Caribbean and also in areas as Florida and Louisiana. The flesh is delicate and similar to summer squash. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Latin Black Beans Habichuelas Negras

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:35:37 -0400

These beans over rice are a staple in my home. They are full of flavor and are super easy to make. -- posted by Helenic Hottie

Bacalaitos (Cod Fritters)

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:46:29 -0400

One of Puerto Rico's signature dishes. It can be main, side dish or just an appetizer. The Cod is finely chopped, therefore, the flavor is not so strong. Very high in calories but worth having at least two once a year! -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Alcapurrias

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:50:15 -0400

Another signature dish, lots of calories but worth all of them! This was emailed to me by a friend, source is unknown. -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Mango, Passion Fruit and Banana Punch

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:23:52 -0400

Fresh passion fruit is best for this punch; however, if that's hard to find, frozen purée or bottled nectar may be used instead. Mango purée also may be substituted for fresh mangoes. Saveur Magazine, August/07. Just imagine yourself on the beach with the hot sand, the wind blowing in your hair and not a care in the world. -- posted by Manami

Caribbean Grilled Scallop Salad

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:33:52 -0400

Boston lettuce has a mild taste and tender texture. Rinse it gently, pat dry and refrigerate with moistened paper towels until ready to assemble salad. (Total time: 16 mins.)This is a very nice and pretty salad dish. Cooking Light Magazine, August/05. Making of the salad included in prep time -- not cooling time. Update 06/19/2008 - after making this again I tweaked it a bit; the first thing I did was used a rub that I used for another dish - recipe #283294 which added quite a kick! Also, I was remiss about including Emeril's Creole Seasoning recipe #146819 number. Also, used a vinaigrette that I had for another salad and added more of the mango chutney!!!:) -- posted by Manami

Recaito

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:50:35 -0400

There really is no translation for this mixture of onion, garlic, peppers and green herbs. Recao is culantro in Puerto Rican-speak, so this seasoning is called recaito, or "little culantro." You can buy it in bottles in some ethnic grocery stores but why? when it's so simple to make. Use in dishes like Cuban black beans or Puerto Rican style pot roast, where you want the flavor but not the color or extra liquid that you have in a sofrito. Culantro is the defining flavor. -- posted by SusieQusie

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

Eva's Mojito

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:05:34 -0400

There are several ways people make mojito. This is the way I personally like it. (The other recipe I have posted for mojito is also very good!) -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Pasteles

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:41:38 -0400

In Puerto Rico, these wrapped goodies are made in large quantities during the holidays, often with several family members sharing in the tasks of preparation. A food processor or blender makes the job easier. There are different versions. This one has a lot of ingredients but it is still very good. You can also stuff them with chicken instead of pork. (Time to make depends on how much help you can get!) -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Arroz Con Salchichas (Vienna Sausages)

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:04:11 -0400

Make this recipe along with red beans and some sweet plantains on the side. Yuuuuummm! From elboricua.com -- posted by l0ve2c00k

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

Coconut Flan

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:04:53 -0400

Another signature dish. Very tasty, best wneh served cold. This recipe comes from elboricua.com. There are different recipes. I haven't tried this one in specific so if you have a better one, let me know! -- posted by l0ve2c00k

Easy Bacalao - Puerto Rican Fish Stew

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:01:17 -0400

Mmmm...serve with crusty rolls to soak up the juices! This quick version of Puerto Rican Stew from Eating Well Magazine uses tilapia or any white flaky fish. The traditional dish uses bacalao, or salted dried codfish. -- posted by ~Jen~

Arroz Amarillo Con Gandules

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:16:06 -0400

Yellow Rice with Pigeon Peas - translated. You won't believe how much flavor can be packed into such an understated dish. This is a pull-out-the-stops version of the dish. The secret is a well-seasoned sofrito. Make enough sofrito to double the recipe & it would be a waste of good ingredients. You can freeze the sofrito for about a month. Gourmet Magazine. -- posted by Manami

Arroz Con Pollo

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:30:20 -0400

Easy and delicious. What more is there to say? Uses a crock pot and your house smells incredible when you come home from work. Uses normal pantry items. -- posted by mandabears

Puerto Rican Cabbage Salad

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:57:32 -0400

Cooking Light magazine, Aug. 2007. This from Olga Fuste who wrote "Diabetic Cooking for Latinos" published by the ADA. This recipe goes well with rice and beans and fish tacos according to the blurb in the magazine. A serving size is 3/4 of a cup according to the recipe notes. If you use pre-shredded carrots and cabbage, this comes together in a snap. -- posted by Oolala

Puerto Rican Style Chicken and Rice

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:23:31 -0500

A quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal from Joel Rodriguez, executive chef at San Juan's Ajili Mojili. -- posted by Chef Kate

Puerto Rican Rice

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:06:38 -0500

From the Toronto Star. Adapted from Gourmet. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Frescavena-Like Oatmeal Drink Mix

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:00:16 -0500

Similar to the popular Latin American drink from Quaker "Frescavena". This oatmeal based beverage is nutritious and refreshing. My 18 month old daughter loves it and after not finding it anywhere in stores I had to come up with a way to make it myself EASILY. I love this because I can keep it on hand and scoop it into a glass of milk and its ready to go! -- posted by Chef #502806

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

Puente Punch

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:53:53 -0500

Recipe by Cyrus Keyhari from "A Denim & Cocktail Guru's Mexican Fiesta" F&W Magazine, 01/2008 edition. A fantastic dessert drink, this creamy cocktail is named after the late timbale-banging band leader Tito Puente, who popularized Latin music around the world. Cyrus Keyhari uses aged Dominican rum to give depth to what he calls "a grown-up Orange Julius." Vegetarian and fast. -- posted by Manami

Easy Pastelillos

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

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

Puerto Rican Asopao De Pollo

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:11:01 -0500

Traditional recipe offered by a PR friend's mother while working in the US Virgin Islands. Similar to Chicken and Rice but more soupy. Cooking time does not include overnight marinade. -- posted by Celticevergreen

El Chi Pi Chi Pi (A Puerto Rican Rum Drink)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:02:02 -0500

Very simple drink to make and delicious! I recommend Bacardi Black Rum... -- posted by sassafrasnanc

Chicken and Rice - Arroz Con Pollo

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:26:43 -0400

This is from the Goya website. I tried it out and it was really good. I just made some modifications. The original recipe called for 4 lbs of chicken. I use much less chicken and more rice. -- posted by Carrlin

El Borincano

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:18:43 -0400

Like most tropical drinks made with rum and originating in Puerto Rico, this is a refreshing and slightly intoxicating (hee, hee) beverage. -- posted by sassafrasnanc

El Cincuenton

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:19:09 -0400

Another Puerto Rican inspired Rum drink! Close your eyes and picture the turquoise waters while you sip on one of the delicious drinks. -- posted by sassafrasnanc

Hotel Riley Rum Cocktail

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:20:01 -0400

Another tropical rum delight! This one is sooo delicious! -- posted by sassafrasnanc

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

Puerto Rican Sangria

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:35:23 -0400

Yummy and pretty sweet. The prep time includes the hour to chill. -- posted by crys loves to cook

Chicken in Citrus Escabeche Sauce (Pollo En Escabeche De Frutas

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:48:57 -0400

I got this on recipehound. I would like to try to grill the chicken. I serve it with some white rice and I add alot more honey to sweeten things up a bit. -- posted by crys loves to cook

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

Black and Blue Mojito

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:33:41 -0400

Blackberries are in season and I just HAD to make an attempt to make a mojito with them. It took a couple of tries but I think this is a hit at my house! -- posted by sassafrasnanc

Brass Monkey from Miami (Cocktail)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:03:29 -0400

This is a strong yet delicious drink. It's a sipper for me now, but in the old days I could slam 'em down!! (ha,ha). Very simple drink to make. -- posted by sassafrasnanc

Puerto Rican Sofrito

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:04:10 -0400

This recipe is used in conjunction with my Recipe #315833. This mixture is used in almost every savory dish that leaves a Pueto Rican kitchen. It is similar to the 'Holy Trinity' mix used in New Orleans. Store extra Sofrito in an airtight container in the fridge. Sofrito also freezes very well. -- posted by Humble Bee

Alcaparrado - Puerto Rican Olive & Pepper Mix

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:08:18 -0400

This recipe is used in conjunction with my Recipe #315833. This mixture is used to add robust flavor to the dish with a true Puerto Rican flair. This mixture is also fabulous when used on Muffaletta Sandwiches or on Bruschetta that has been toasted and rubbed with a raw garlic clove. -- posted by Humble Bee

Puerto Rican Adobo Marinade

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:09:06 -0400

This recipe is used in conjunction with my Recipe #315833. The Adobo Marinade is used to marinate the chicken overnight to impart a true Puerto Rican flavor and make the chicken very tender and juicy. -- posted by Humble Bee

Puerto Rican Arroz Con Pollo (Rice and Chicken)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:56:58 -0400

Please read the entire recipe before attempting to make this dish. You will need the Olive and Pepper Mix that I am unable to list in the ingredients, but is listed in the instructions. I've been working on an Arroz Con Pollo based on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. This is my rendition of the Al Fonda Boriqua version, who was the winner of the Throwdown. I jotted down all the info from the TV program. I have compiled techniques and recipes from authentic sources and this is what I have come up with. The prep time does not include the 24 hour chicken marination time. NOTES: Ingredients list includes links to Adobo Seasoning, Adobo Marinade, Sofrito and Olive and Pepper Mix. I hope that you enjoy my efforts as much as we have! -- posted by Humble Bee

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 Chicken Fricassee (Pollo En Fricase)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:20:43 -0500

I must have recorded this recipe from my friends in Puerto Rico. I've had it for at least 25 years so I can't remember but it's good! -- posted by Michelle (Chef #632056)

Paella Puerto Rico

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:06:50 -0500

This recipe is from an old newspaper clipping in my grandmothers recipe box. It supposedly is from the Restaurant La Gallega in San Juan, PR. I think the recipe is more of an asopao than a true Spanish paella. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Vegan Arroz Con Gandules

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:53:13 -0500

Rice with pigeon peas! A favorite of mine growing up in a Puerto Rican home :) again, I'm only a 16 year old guy trying not to starve due to a carnivore mom so cut me some slack! **The nutritional value Recipezaar calculated is COMPLETELY off. trust me.* -- posted by Matteo.

Sauce for Tostones

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:36:05 -0400

This is sauce for tostones, sometimes called mojo. its very good and mostly the measurements are by taste. i didnt learn with exact measures, so it just depends on what you like. there are many ways to make this. this is just one way i learned. here is just how i make it. *measurements not exact* -- posted by xoxnic0lexox

Puerto Rican Beef Stew

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:20:46 -0400

Adapted for oven baking from a recipe emailed to me. Love the piquancy of the olives & vinegar with the mild sweetness of the tomatoes & raisins. Awesome for these last raw days of late spring & tougher cuts of beef from the freezer. -- posted by Buster's friend

Puerto Rican Lime Meringue Pie

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:50:22 -0400

Received via email (thanks Myrtle Killian!). This sounds like it would be so tart & refreshing when the weather is hot & humid - coming soon so stashing for summer entertaining. Will try with the tiny little key limes when they are available. They are fiddly but oh so good! -- posted by Buster's friend

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.

Pumpkin Pudding (Budin De Calabaza)

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:56:18 -0400

This is a recipe from Puerto Rico. They enjoy pudding as a light but special ending to a meal. This popular dessert is a medley of pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves. -- posted by breezermom

Tropical Gazpacho Fruit Soup (Puerto Rico)

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:00:10 -0400

This unusual recipe was found on recipehound.com. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

Tue, 19 May 2009 02:02:39 -0400

This is from allrecipes.com. I haven't tried it yet. -- posted by Debbie R.

Puerto Rican Mamposteao Rice

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:28:33 -0400

A rice that is almost a meal in itself! A nice mixture of rice and beans, you are whisked away to Puerto Rico with this one. This is excellent with any grilled steak or chicken. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Shrimp in Coconut Sauce

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:28:50 -0400

This recipe is straight from Puerto Rico! Creamy and delicious, you'll love this over rice. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

The Original Piña Colada

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:29:32 -0400

My Husband and I had a Piña Colada at the place of its origin in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico - Barrachina Restaurant. This is actually the exact recipe that I got from the restaurant for the original Pina Colada. It is recommended that you use Bacardi rum as it is from Puerto Rico as well (we visited the distilllery that same day). I did not include the freezing time. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Asopao - Soupy Rice With Chicken (Puerto Rico)

Wed, 20 May 2009 01:45:57 -0400

From Foods with a Foreign Flavor textbook - posted for ZWT5. -- posted by NELady

Besitos De Coco (Old Fashioned Coconut Kisses Candy)

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:13:14 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT5. From ElBoricua.com, a Puerto Rican food site. -- posted by KateL

Bacardi Rum Balls

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:08:31 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT5. From ElBoricua.com, Puerto Rican cooking site. -- posted by KateL

Boriqua Island Punch

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:30:16 -0400

This recipe comes from a Puerto Rican website and is an authentic bebidas (drinks) recipe. Posted for ZWT5 Caribbean Challenge. -- posted by TxGriffLover

Gluten Free Sweet Corn Bread Muffins

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:15:23 -0400

These won't last very long. This recipe is a family favorite adapted from spanish cookbook by Carmen Aboy Valdelluli for my gluten intolerant wife. Golden brown and delicious. ;-) -- posted by Latin Chef;-)

Sazón - Seasoned Salt

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:53:54 -0400

Seasoned salt is used to flavor rice, beans, meats, soups and stews, etc. MSG and food coloring free. 1 1/4 tsp equals one packet of "Sazón" Note: This recipe can be made "salt free" by omitting the salt. The amounts given are approximations. You can adjust the amounts/ratios of ingredients to suit your own tastes. -- posted by Dee514

Quick 'n Easy Beef Gyros

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:22:27 -0400

.. -- posted by Chef #1298498

Coconut Custard

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:35:26 -0400

Tembleque. Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2004 -- posted by dicentra

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

Shrimp Bites Wrapped in Greens

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:07:02 -0400

Isabel Cruz's Spicy "Shoestring" Party Menu for a Sultry Late-Summer Night - CBS Morning Show, 09/01/2007. The San Diego-based chef likes to marry the tastes of Latin American cooking she grew up with to the Pacific Rim tastes she's come to know as a Californian. But most of all, Cruz likes to keep her cooking clean, fresh, flavorful and healthy - she likes to go for flavors that pop and offer contrast to one another. She has 5 restaurants on the West Coast, from Portland, Ore. down to San Diego, Ca:). She has also published a cookbook "Isabel's Cantina."Growing-up, Isabel's friends were Puerto Rican, Cuban, Peruvian, and she also spent time with her Asian friends learning Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. Thus, was born her fusion of different flavors. "This is a Thai appetizer of shrimp wrapped with coconut, peanuts, and chiles in a leaf. She likes to use raw collard greens as wrappers for these spicy little snacks, which she drizzles with a little guava sauce to complete the hot-sweet Thai flavors while also bringing these bites further into the Latin realm. Prepare these ingredients in advance, and then assemble these at the last minute." She was given a $60 budget to create a dinner menu for 6 people - thus: Chef on a Shoesting. -- posted by Manami

Mango Sorbet

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:53:41 -0400

A delicious tropical fruit flavored ice that you can serve for desert or cool off with on a hot summer day. From Caribbean Cooking Recipe. -- posted by 1PugMom2

Stuffed Potato Balls ( Papas Rellenas )

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:18:34 -0400

Puerto Rican Stuffed Potato Balls are great as a snack or appetizer or make them large for nice side dish. Another great recipe from About Latin Caribbean Food. -- posted by 1PugMom2

Sofrito

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:22:41 -0400

This is a staple in just about any Cuban dish. It's as common in Cuban cuisine as ginger is to Asian and tomatoes are in Italian. It can be used to enhance a sauce or marinade or to saute prior to cooking a meat dish. Extremely simple and versitile -- posted by Chef Jayeff

Cheesy Chicken & Plantain Casserole

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:50 -0500

Recipe found at Saveur.com,, but originally posted at bitchincamero blog. -- posted by SweetJezebel

Pinon

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:53:27 -0500

sweet plantain pie -- posted by Chef #1445898