Raising multicultural children can be a little tricky – you want them to learn about their roots and heritage, yet they’re surrounded and influenced by a culture that is different from the one you grew up knowing. That’s why keeping culture alive in the home is so very important to my husband and I and […]
Puerto Rico
Easy Puerto Rican Red Beans (Habichuelas Guisadas) {Recipe}
Rice and beans are staples in Puerto Rican food. Whether it’s white rice and red beans or yellow rice with any variety of beans, you are sure to find beans in many meals in most Puerto Rican households. Not only are beans a cultural aspect of Puerto Rican cuisine, they’re also delicious, nutritious, and budget-friendly! […]
Puerto Rican Carne Molida (Picadillo Style Ground Beef) {Recipe}
If you’re looking for simple recipes with ground beef, you may want to give this carne molida recipe a try. Carne molida is a Puerto Rican ground beef recipe that is similar to picadillo (a name that might be more familiar). However, Puerto Rican carne molida is slightly different than Cuban picadillo and is cooked […]
How to Make Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules in a Rice Cooker (Rice with Pigeon Peas) {Recipe}
I am very fond of rice. Fond doesn’t even cover it. I’m actually quite in love with rice. You ask me what the ultimate comfort food is and I’ll quickly tell you rice and beans. I practically grew up eating rice on a daily basis. There were days my mami made vegetables (of the root […]
9 Sopas Boricuas to Warm Up To!
Soup weather is here! Although the average temperature in Puerto Rico is 80 °F and stews are eaten year round, those of us in colder climates can appreciate them all the more after a long day of running errands in chilly rain, sleet, or snow. You’ll notice that some of the recipes below use the […]
