This mouthwatering sandwich is a MUST HAVE. Buttery toasted Cuban bread stacked with crispy ham croquettes (croquetas de jamón), swiss cheese, pickles, and smoked ham slices. What more could one ask for in a sandwich!? What is a Ham Croquette (Croqueta De Jamón)? A croquette … [Read more...] about Croquette Sandwich (Croqueta Preparada)
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Puerto Rican Picadillo (Spiced Ground Beef)
A delicious easy ground beef recipe, that uses Puerto Rican sofrito as its base seasoning and can be used as a filling for pastelillos and alcapurria. This quick picadillo recipe is an absolute must try dinner for those busy weeknights! What is Picadillo? Picadillo is a … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Picadillo (Spiced Ground Beef)
Mofongo con Camarones (Mashed Plantains with Shrimp)
Mofongo con Camarones is a traditional Puerto Rican dish, that is easy to make, and is filled with deliciousness flavor! What is Mofongo? That round yellow ball that resembles some sort of mashed potatoes is mashed fried plantains. Mofongo is a traditional food dish from … [Read more...] about Mofongo con Camarones (Mashed Plantains with Shrimp)
Guineos en Escabeche (Pickled Unripe Green Bananas)
Guineos en Escabeche is a delicious pickled unripe green banana salad that is perfect year-round and is very easy to make. What is Guineos? The word "Guineos" is in many instances used throughout the Caribbean Islands (mainly Puerto Rico) to refer to "bananas". But, these … [Read more...] about Guineos en Escabeche (Pickled Unripe Green Bananas)
Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Arroz con Gandules is the best Puerto Rican rice dish that is filled with FLAVOR. What is Arroz con Gandules? Arroz con Gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish that is served usually around Christmas season or special occasions. One of the main reasons why this is served … [Read more...] about Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
