Can't get enough of the authentic Puerto Rican coquito? Why not spice it up a bit with this unique amazing twist of the traditional holiday drink! Pistachio makes the perfect combination with this delicious coconut nog! What Exactly is Pistachio Coquito? Pistachio coquito is … [Read more...] about Pistachio Coquito (Puerto Rican Pistachio Coconut Nog)
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Cuban Yuca con Mojo (Cassava w/ Garlic Sauce)
Yuca con Mojo makes a perfect appetizer dish or a side to any dinner meals! The combination of the tender soft cassava and garlicky citrus flavored oil will make you keep coming back for more! What Exactly is Yuca? The Caribbean Islands and much of North America describes the … [Read more...] about Cuban Yuca con Mojo (Cassava w/ Garlic Sauce)
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)
Sofrito (Traditional Puerto Rican Style)
Sofrito, also called Recaíto; is a staple to seasoning many Puerto Rican food dishes. What is Sofrito? If there is one thing that was always in my grandmother's kitchen, it was the unlimited stock of sofrito. There something about that fresh homemade sofrito smell as it … [Read more...] about Sofrito (Traditional Puerto Rican Style)
Pescado en Escabeche (Pickled Fish)
Escabeche is tasty, easy, and a perfect pickling sauce for any fish. The sauce has a mild sweet vinegary taste which goes very well with kingfish steaks and vegetables like cassava and unripe plantains. Fermentation This dish requires patience and will need to … [Read more...] about Pescado en Escabeche (Pickled Fish)
