Category Archives: Sofrito

FISH N’ CHIPS PUERTO RICAN STYLE – BACALAITOS WITH BATATA AND LAVENDER YAUTIA CHIPS

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

The theme for our Creative Cooking Crew for May is:  Fish n’ Chips and take it some place it’s never been before and make it your own.

Posted in Appetizers, Bacalao, Batata, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, My recipes, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Puerto Rico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas, Uncategorized, Yautia Lila | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

ASOPAO DE POLLO – PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN AND RICE STEW

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Comfort food in Puerto Rico is called “asopao”.

Posted in Chicken, Latin Traditional, Sofrito, Soups - Cold/Hot | 18 Comments

STEWED PIGEON PEAS WITH GREEN PLANTAIN DUMPLINGS – GANDULES GUISADOS CON BOLLITOS DE PLATANOS VERDES

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Our Creative Cooking Crew took December 2013 off for the holidays. Here we are starting 2014 with a great challenge:  Let’s tackle some internationally known ethnic dishes – and present them in new, creative and exciting ways.  The star this … Continue reading →

Posted in Gandules, Latin Traditional, My recipes, Plantains, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito | 21 Comments

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

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

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 | 20 Comments

Té para Dos o Más- Tea for Two or More

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, Children's Menus, Cuban, Latin Contemporary, Latin Traditional, Party Menus, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito, Something Different, Tapas | 30 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 | 38 Comments

CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP – SOPA DE POLLO + VEGETALES

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

The husband is sick, bad cold and laryngitis (peace). My 86-year-old neighbor broke her wrist and the poor thing just wants me around to help. It is also wet and stormy outside. Between the husband, the neighbor and the weather I … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Sofrito, Soups - Cold/Hot | 18 Comments

Carne Mechada – Puerto Rican Stuffed Pot Roast

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

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 | 27 Comments

Wordless Wednesdays -Puerto Rico, My Lovely Island – Part 1

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

When I landed on Monday I felt rejuvenated. Here are some pictures I want to share with you. Local Crafts

Posted in Markets, Puerto Rico, Sofrito, Wordless Wednesdays | 22 Comments

Mami’s Carne Guisada – Puerto Rican Beef Stew

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

Last year I did a post of my Mother’s Carne Guisada on the old blog…you know, the one that disappeared. This post meant a lot to me because I had recently lost my Mami. I am a member of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Latin Traditional, Meats, Puerto Rican - Tipico, Sofrito | 74 Comments