Category Archives: Puerto Rican – Tipico

Green Plaintain Soup + Plantain Spiders – Sopa de Platanos Verdes con Arañitas

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

I think I am going bananas. It seems that the past few posts bananas and plantains are the main focus of my posts. When last in Puerto Rico we had stopped at a restaurant and the first thing that we were served was … Continue reading →

Posted in Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Soups - Cold/Hot, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged | 19 Comments

PICKLED GREEN BANANAS – ESCABECHE DE GUINEITOS VERDES

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

“Guineitos Verde en Escabeche” is one of our most popular dishes.  You would say its a ”Jíbaro” dish.

Posted in Appetizers, Bacalao, Guineitos Verdes, Pickled Green Bananas, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico | 16 Comments

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Children's Menus, Cuban, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Party Menus, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas | 30 Comments

TEMBLEQUE – PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

 

Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico | 40 Comments

Arroz con Gandules y Chorizo – Rice with Pigeon Peas + Spanish Sausage

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Arroz con Gandules is the traditional dish of Puerto Rico.  It is usually served along with our roast pork, Pernil.  You will find this dish being served during the holidays and when having a party, it is sure to be the main attraction.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Rice/Risotto, Sofrito | 29 Comments

LOOK MA I MADE CAKE – BACARDI RUM CAKE FROM PUERTO RICO

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I hope your New Year was wonderful.  A happy, healthy and prosperous to you all. Everyone makes resolutions and very few are kept.  I know, I am one of those people…weak and lazy at times.  But this resolution I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Eggs, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico | 18 Comments

Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Carne mechada is the national dish of Venezuela and also very popular in Puerto Rico and Cuba.  This version is  adaped from Wilo Benet’s cookbook, Puerto Rico – True flavors.  If you want to see Wilo’s creations, go to Foodalogue … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Meats, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito | 17 Comments

Mofongo

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

When we think of Puerto Rico we usually think of beautiful beaches, piña coladas, rum punch, great music and our Caribbean cuisine, of which mofongo is sometimes considered the star attraction.

Posted in Appetizers, Latin Traditional, Pictures of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Something Different | 20 Comments

Piñón – Puerto Rican Lasagna

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

My friend, Lulu, is very brave and a talented young woman.  She has asked a while back that I do a Piñón post.  You see Lulu fell in love and picked up her bags and moved from New York City to Kenya.  Hopefully, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, Children's Menus, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Something Different | 25 Comments

TOSTONES DE PANA – BREADFRUIT FRITTERS

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

I finally left Puerto Rico, but was not able to connect due to problems caused by hurricane Irene and ended up in Ft. Lauderdale which was great.  Had a chance to see my son, his family and my friend, Joan of FOODalogue.  Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Latin Traditional, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Something Different, Vegetarian | 22 Comments