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Island Bites: Puerto Rican Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)
Puerto Rican pollo guisado is a rich and hearty stewed chicken dish that is typically served with white rice.
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Arroz Chino Boricua (Puerto Rican Fried Rice) Recipe
Chinese restaurants are very popular in Puerto Rico. Most of them have adapted many Puerto Rican dishes into their menu, creating a unique and exciting fusion cuisine. Enjoy this delicious fusion recipe.
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IslandBites: Pickled Green Bananas (Guineitos en escabeche)
Guineos en escabeche are a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine during the Holidays. This side dish is made with green bananas. An escabeche refers to a vinegar based marinate common in Latin cuisine.
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Island Bites: Natural Home Remedies that could likely save your life
Can't sleep? Your stomach hurts? Grandmas know best. These are some of Puerto Ricans grandmas’ natural home remedies for different aches, sickness or health situations.
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Island Bites: Authentic Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes. It is a blend of onions, peppers and herbs.
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Island Bites: Brownie Cheesecake Bonbons
These decadent bonbons are filled with layers of delicious fudgy brownie and fluffy almond cheesecake.
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Island Bites: Double Chocolate & Butterscotch chips Cookies
Take a bite of one of these soft and chewy double chocolate cookies! These delicious cookies are made with cocoa, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
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Best Puerto Rican Pasteles de Yuca Recipe
A Christmas tradition! Pasteles are a traditional Puerto Rican dish similar to tamales. Pasteles are mostly served during the holiday season.
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Puerto Rican Chicken Empanadas (Empanadillas de Pollo) Recipe
Empanadas are a tasty and popular dish in Latin and Caribbean countries. This stuffed, flaky pastry can be baked or fried.
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Island Bites: Vegan Almond Cupcakes (no eggs, no dairy)
This is a delicious vegan recipe. It has no eggs and no dairy products. The cupcakes are light and fluffy.
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Island Bites: Amaretto Mini Cheesecakes
This recipe adds a nutty twist to a classic dessert. It is a delicious treat for cheesecake lovers.
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Island Bites: Vanilla Cupcakes with Nutella filling and Nutella Buttercream
This recipe is perfect for nutella lovers. The vanilla cupcakes are light and fluffy, and filled with delicious nutella. But that's not all. The cupcakes are frosted with a creamy nutella buttercream.
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Island Bites: Homemade Mexican Tostadas (Plus Chunky Guacamole and Refried Beans Recipes)
A tostada is the mexican version of an open sandwich. It has a layered "salad" on top of a flat crispy corn tortilla. Check my Tostada recipe, plus Chunky Guacamole and Homemade Refried Beans recipes.
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Discovering Puerto Rico: Ecotourism Destination
Find some of the best locations to enjoy Caribbean nature and wildlife. Let's discover Puerto Rico!
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Island Bites: Halloween Cupcakes (recipes and decorating ideas)
Cupcakes are a great way to celebrate any occasion. This time, we are going to dress them up to spook everybody. Let's make some Halloween cupcakes!
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Island Bites: Tips to make professional looking cupcakes
You love the picture perfect cupcakes you buy at a shop, but every time you try to make them at home the result is not even close. What are you doing wrong?
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Island Bites: Arroz con pollo & Habichuelas (Puerto Rican rice with chicken & Red Beans)
Arroz con pollo is a traditional Latin dish. Each country has its own version. In Puerto Rico, it is one of our favorite rices and is usually served alongside our very popular red beans.
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Island Bites: Arroz con cebolla y tocineta (Rice with Onions and Bacon)
Arroz con cebolla has become a very popular side dish in Puerto Rico. This rice is very simple and easy to prepare, yet really flavorful.
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Island Bites: Arroz Con Gandules, Puerto Rican Pigeon Peas Rice
Pigeon peas rice is a staple in Puerto Rico. During the Holidays, it is the official dish, along side lechón asado (roasted pork).
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Island Bites: White Chocolate Cupcakes & Strawberry Frosting
Moist and fluffy white chocolate cake with a fresh strawberry frosting. A delicious treat for this classic combination fans!
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Island Bites: Ropa Vieja (Caribbean Shredded Beef Stew)
Ropa Vieja is a popular dish of the Caribbean and the Canary Islands. The name "ropa vieja" means old clothes. It is a shredded beef stew in a tomato and peppers sauce.
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Island Bites: Dulce de Leche Cupcakes
Nice and fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a rich and decadent dulce de leche filling.
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Island Bites: Almond Cupcakes
These quick and easy from-scratch almond cupcakes are moist, light and fluffy.
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Alcapurrias (Puerto Rican Green Banana Fritters) Recipe
Alcapurria, or, fried green banana and root vegetable dough filled with seasoned ground beef, is a common street food in Puerto Rico. You can also find seafood alcapurrias. Here's how to make them yourself!
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Island Bites: Tostones & Arañitas (Fried Plantain Spiders)
Plantains are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, part of our African heritage. Starchier than a banana, plantains are usually eaten cooked, either ripe or unripe.
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Island Bites: Spicy Orange Glazed Chicken & Coconut Rice
An exotic twist to a classic combination, chicken and rice. The glaze is sweet, tangy and spicy. The rice is nutty, crunchy and delicious!
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Polvorones: Puerto Rican Shortbread Cookies
A polvorón is a dense and crumbly (shortbread-type) cookie, popular in Latin America, Spain, and also the Philippines. Here's how to make these delicious cookies at home.
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Budín Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican Bread Pudding) Recipe
"Budin" or "pudin" is a bread dessert that's very popular in Puerto Rico and the rest of Latin America. Here's an easy budín recipe so you can enjoy this delicious treat in your own home!
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Island Bites: Arroz Relleno (Puerto Rican Rice Casserole)
This baked rice dish is traditional in Puerto Rican cuisine.
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Island Bites: Arroz con espinacas y almendras (Rice with Spinach and Almonds)
Quick and easy healthy dish. It is a great vegetarian recipe too.
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Island Bites: Papas Salteadas Con Tocineta (Sweet and Sour Warm Potato & Bacon Salad)
A smoky and delicious spin on traditional potato salad. This salad has a yummy sweet and sour dressing.
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Island Bites: Tropical Coconut Cupcakes
These coconut cupcakes are light and fluffy with a touch of spices.
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Island Bites: Empanadas de Yuca (Cassava Fritters)
This cassava fritter is one of the many "frituras" in Puerto Rican cuisine. Frituras are usually streetfood, typically found at beach kiosks.
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Island Bites: Tropical Banana & Walnuts Pancakes
This homemade banana pancakes recipe is a delicious twist on ordinary pancakes.
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Island Bites: Vegan Coconut Cupcakes (No Eggs, No Dairy)
This is a delicious vegan version of my Tropical Coconut Cupcakes recipe. It has no eggs and no dairy products, yet the cupcakes are light and fluffy.
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Island Bites: Piñon or Pastelón (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantain Lasagna)
Piñon (also known as pastelón) is a Puerto Rican dish made with fried sweet plantains and picadillo (seasoned ground meat).
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Island Bites: Pastelon de Papas (Potato Casserole)
Pastelon de papas is a traditional Puerto Rican dish. It is usually made with picadillo (ground beef seasoned with sofrito, olives and spices). This recipe is a lighter version, made with chicken.