Category Archives: Puerto Rico

SWEET PLANTAIN EMPANADAS – MIXED MUSHROOM PICADILLO

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast/Brunch, My recipes, Plantains, Puerto Rico, Vegetarian | 31 Comments

PICKLED GREEN BANANAS – ESCABECHE DE GUINEITOS VERDES

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

“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

TEMBLEQUE – PUERTO RICAN COCONUT PUDDING

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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

Mofongo

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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