There’s a lot I love about the Puerto Rican food I grew up eating – from the rich flavors to the nostalgic feeling that comes with cooking and sharing the dishes with my own family. But, another thing I love about our Puerto Rican recipes is how simple so many of them are to cook! […]
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Understanding the Crisis in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria #UnitedforPR
Many of us cannot fathom the current situation in Puerto Rico, though we’re seeing horrific images from the island of American citizens who have lost everything. As I write this, it has been 8 days since Hurricane Maria left an entire island of 3.4 million people without power, some of which were already without power since Hurricane Irma […]
50+ Latin Food Recipes for Your Slow Cooker!
Cooking with a slow cooker can be a life-saver when you’re busy with parenting duties, work, and a variety of other life responsibilities. There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing dinner is ready and waiting for you to get home. Well, maybe the smell of your meal in the slow cooker as you open your […]
10 Puerto Rican Coquito Recipes for Your Holiday Party!
The holiday season just isn’t the holiday season in Puerto Rican households if there isn’t a bottle (or more) of coquito available for sharing with friends and family. Much like what eggnog represents in many homes, coquito is the holiday drink of choice in Puerto Rico. A delicious, creamy blend of coconut, spices, and rum, […]
Puerto Rican Style Turkey Stuffing for Thanksgiving {Recipe}
One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes is stuffing. While I know there are many varieties of turkey stuffing – from classic herbed stuffing to cornbread stuffing – the Thanksgiving stuffing I ate growing up was nothing like those. My mami’s turkey stuffing recipe was taught to her by a friend of the family many […]
