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    Puerto Rican Recipes

    From rice and beans to empanadas, our library of Puerto Rican recipes highlights the best of this cuisine.

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    Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna

    Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna

    By Vegetarian Hostess

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    Pumpkin Pudding (Budin De Calabaza)

    Pumpkin Pudding (Budin De Calabaza)

    Plantain Omelette (Vegan)

    Plantain Omelette (Vegan)

    Easy Bacalao - Puerto Rican Fish Stew

    Easy Bacalao - Puerto Rican Fish Stew

    Most Popular Puerto Rican Recipes

    Classic Black Beans and Rice
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    This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left...

    Classic Black Beans and Rice

    Recipe #46221

    Classic Black Beans and Rice

    By Dawn on November 16, 2002

    Recipe #46221

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    "This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes about 30 minutes to cook."

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    Ingredients: cider vinegar, sazon goya...

    85 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Barbecued Jerk Chicken
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    I recommend that you try to avoid letting the wind blow the aroma of this chicken on your grill into the neighbour's yard, unless you are prepared...

    Barbecued Jerk Chicken

    Recipe #29411

    Barbecued Jerk Chicken

    By Mille® on May 28, 2002

    Recipe #29411

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    "I recommend that you try to avoid letting the wind blow the aroma of this chicken on your grill into the neighbour's yard, unless you are prepared to cook a second batch."

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    Ingredients: dried thyme, jalapeno peppers...

    27 Reviews

    Prep Time:7 hrs

    Total Time: 7 hrs 20 mins

    Crab Salad (Maryland)
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    This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of...

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    Recipe #225028

    Crab Salad (Maryland)

    By Andi of Longmeadow Farm on April 27, 2007

    Recipe #225028

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    "This is a personal recipe -- tried and true -- made time and time again. I use this in the good ol summa' time, but can be used during the rest of the year as well. Normally, I buy "cold steamed blue crabs" from our local fish market, that are bursting with flavor after resting in the unique Maryland seasoning. I pick the meat, and make..."

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    Ingredients: dry mustard, garlic powder...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Recipe #473350

    Pollo Sabroso
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    Adobo seasoning and Sazon can be found in the ethnic section of your grocer. If not, see recipe #451457 and there are many good Adobo recipes on food.com....

    Pollo Sabroso

    By gailanng on January 30, 2012

    Recipe #473350

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    "Adobo seasoning and Sazon can be found in the ethnic section of your grocer. If not, see recipe #451457 and there are many good Adobo recipes on food.com. I would imagine this being delicious on pork chops, too. These are 4 weight watcher points. Recipe from Skinny Taste blog. Note: 1. The packaged Sazon and Adobo contains salt. Should you..."

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    Ingredients: adobo seasoning, garlic powder...

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    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
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    This recipe starts with fresh pigeon peas and I am translating it from Spanish. It comes from an old cookbook, originally published in 1954 called "Cocina...

    Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

    Recipe #470716

    Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)

    By threeovens on December 28, 2011

    Recipe #470716

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    "This recipe starts with fresh pigeon peas and I am translating it from Spanish. It comes from an old cookbook, originally published in 1954 called "Cocina Criolla" by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli who was born in 1912. So I suppose she would know Puerto Rican cooking if anyone does!"

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    Ingredients: pigeon peas, fresh cilantro stems...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #467295

    Coconut Rice Pudding
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    Great slow-cooker comfort food!

    Coconut Rice Pudding

    By ekay1984 on November 2, 2011

    Recipe #467295

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    "Great slow-cooker comfort food!"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, pistachios...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

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    Best Flan Ever
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    This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that...

    Best Flan Ever

    Recipe #106430

    Best Flan Ever

    By Barbi Girl on December 20, 2004

    Recipe #106430

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    "This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that the custard does not burn and that the caramel turns into a wonderful sauce."

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    Ingredients: condensed milk, cream cheese...

    21 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Recipe #22027

    Ginger-Rum Marinade
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    This is a wonderful marinade. I loved it. This is good for up to 1 or 2 lbs of meat but I always make more. I like to have extra just incase.

    Ginger-Rum Marinade

    By Gingerbear on March 10, 2002

    Recipe #22027

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    "This is a wonderful marinade. I loved it. This is good for up to 1 or 2 lbs of meat but I always make more. I like to have extra just incase."

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    Ingredients: fresh ginger, garlic, rum...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #48630

    Green Rice
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    This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this.

    Green Rice

    By James Craig on December 13, 2002

    Recipe #48630

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    "This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

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    Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Quick & Easy Puerto Rican Recipes

    Island Pina Colada
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    Ever wonder why the Piña Coladas you make at home taste nothing like the ones served at your favorite tropical destination? Most recipes simplify...

    Island Pina Colada

    Recipe #166948

    Island Pina Colada

    By NcMysteryShopper on May 4, 2006

    Recipe #166948

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    "Ever wonder why the Piña Coladas you make at home taste nothing like the ones served at your favorite tropical destination? Most recipes simplify the colada into a mixture of rum, pineapples & ice with a splash of coconut milk. A flavorful Piña Colada has two kinds of rum (light and dark), cream and even bitters added which make the..."

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    Ingredients: Angostura bitters, dark rum...

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer
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    I tried this recipe at an international food festival several years ago and simply loved the flavor. The cheese and guava paste go very well together.

    Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer

    Recipe #111144

    Puerto Rican Guava Cheese Appetizer

    By Blue Peacock on February 15, 2005

    Recipe #111144

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    "I tried this recipe at an international food festival several years ago and simply loved the flavor. The cheese and guava paste go very well together."

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    Ingredients: guava paste, sharp cheddar cheese...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #22027

    Ginger-Rum Marinade
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    This is a wonderful marinade. I loved it. This is good for up to 1 or 2 lbs of meat but I always make more. I like to have extra just incase.

    Ginger-Rum Marinade

    By Gingerbear on March 10, 2002

    Recipe #22027

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    "This is a wonderful marinade. I loved it. This is good for up to 1 or 2 lbs of meat but I always make more. I like to have extra just incase."

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    Ingredients: fresh ginger, garlic, rum...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Best Flan Ever
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    This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that...

    Best Flan Ever

    Recipe #106430

    Best Flan Ever

    By Barbi Girl on December 20, 2004

    Recipe #106430

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    "This is the best flan you will ever taste. The cream cheese takes away the "egginess" that most flan's have. The water bath ensures that the custard does not burn and that the caramel turns into a wonderful sauce."

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    Ingredients: condensed milk, cream cheese...

    21 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Roast Pork (Pernil) Puerto Rican Style
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    tasty roast pork, Puerto Rican style, Marine overnight. This is every Puerto Rican party dish. If there is no pernil in the party there is no party,...

    Roast Pork (Pernil) Puerto Rican Style

    Recipe #316839

    Roast Pork (Pernil) Puerto Rican Style

    By Elizabeth Silva on July 31, 2008

    Recipe #316839

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    "tasty roast pork, Puerto Rican style, Marine overnight. This is every Puerto Rican party dish. If there is no pernil in the party there is no party, especially the hard skin!! That is to die for. When I was a little girl and woke up to the smell of the pernil, I knew something special was happening that day."

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    Ingredients: corn oil, sazon goya...

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

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    Sazon (The Dry Mix)

     3 Reviews

    "Good flavour masha Allah. I used paprika and garlic salt, no extra salt. Used in recipe#386355. I would make this spice mix again." 

    By UmmBinat
    on December 22, 2009

    Sazon (The Dry Mix)

     3 Reviews

    "After making this up I did a wee taste test as I'm not at all familiar with this blend but I love all of the ingredients so knew that it would be well..." more 

    By Annacia
    on December 22, 2009

    Sazon (The Dry Mix)

     3 Reviews

    "thank you -- this recipe was a life saver. it was so much better then the packaged. i added about 1 tsp dried cilantro as well and my arroz con gandules..." more 

    By Inspiritual
    on December 22, 2009

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