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Puerto Rican Recipes

A skillet of Puerto Rican Rice and Beans.

Puerto Rican Rice And Beans

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By Rosa Rivera
This is a traditional dish all Puerto Ricans can relate to. It's very good and ...
(5 ratings)
This one-pot Puerto Rican recipe called Arroz con Pollo is so delicious!

Arroz Con Pollo

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By Francine Lizotte
With a delightful combination of ingredients, this colorful and tasty one-pot dish is a great ...

Roasted Herb Spiced Pork

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By Barbara Lentz
So flavorful and tender.
My way means not just gandules,( pigeon peas,) & Goya pink beans but delicious!

Puerto Rican Rice W/chicken-my Way

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By Sherry Monfils
Many Puerto Ricans have their own way of making their rice & beans. Though my ...
Two glasses of Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog).

Coquito (puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog)

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By Rebecca Figueroa
This is a very typical, traditional Puerto Rican drink served during the holidays. It can ...
(10 ratings)

Rice Cooker Arroz Con Gandules

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By Lori Zimmer
Through years of friendship with a large Puerto Rican family, I’ve picked up several tasty ...
Puerto Rican Style Farina

Puerto Rican Style Farina

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By Jacinda Santiago
I grew up eating this version of farina. I have fond childhood memories of my ...

Cream Cheese And Honey Turnovers

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By Ilean Maite Benvenuti
This is my take on the very traditional Puerto Rican "quesitos." They remind me of ...
(2 ratings)
So yummy

Pork Essentials:crispy Adobo Pork Over Garlic Mash

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By Andy Anderson !
Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines, and I have seen it made with ...

Arroz Con Gandules (rice With Pigeon Peas)

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By Margaret G
This is the "official dish" of Puerto Rico. It was taught to me by my ...

Sofrito- Puerto Rican Cooking Base (recaito)

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By Margaret G
Sofrito is a general term for a Latin cooking base. It is used in Italian ...

Abuelita's Arroz Con Pollo

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By Susan Feliciano
I have watched my mother-in-law make her Arroz con Pollo several times, and I believe ...

Pina Colada Delight

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By Carol White
A creamy blend of coconut, pineapple and rum. This has to be one of ...
(10 ratings)

Emilie's Stew Chicken And Potatos

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By Emilie Post
I like trying didn't types of stew instead of beef stew or the time, So ...

Coconut Cream Poke Cake

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By Susan Feliciano
My husband loves coconut cake, so I made him this one for his surprise 60th ...
(1 rating)

Red Beans And Smoked Neckbones Over Rice

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By Irene BETHEL
My husband use to always tell me to ask my friend Carmen to make beans ...

Jan's Grandmothers Puerto Rican Chocolate Cake

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By Cat Ireland
This is an heirloom recipe passed from Jans Grandmother to her Mom, to Jan, then ...
(4 ratings)

Puerto Rican Mojito Sauce

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By Susan Feliciano
Mojito sauce for dipping has nothing to do with the mixed drink called a Mojito, ...

Abuelita’s Tostones De Plátano (fried Plantains)

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By Susan Feliciano
A Puerto Rican staple, plantains are used in many ways. Here is one of our ...

Spiced Vanilla Coquito (coconut Holiday Drink)

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By Nor Mac
A recent trip to Puerto Rico made me fall in love with this drink. Here ...

Chocolate Coquito (holiday Coconut Choc. Drink)

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By Nor Mac
I just got back from a visit to Puerto Rico. This drink was being ...
(3 ratings)
This soup warms your body and soothes the senses

Summer Sausage (salchichon) Soup (for Winter)

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By Benelisa Cotto
This is a soup that we make whenever its a cold rainy day or its ...
(1 rating)
Buttery and creamy in the center.

Guava Bars

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By Ilean Maite Benvenuti
I found this amazing recipe and I wanted to share it right away.

Pollo Al Vapor- Braised Chicken

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By Giselle Gonzalez
This is one of my all time favorites. My Mom used to make this for ...
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