Puerto Rican Holiday/Event Recipes

"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...

"The Puerto Rican style jibarito (pronounced hee-bah-ree-to) sandwich was created at the Borinquen Restaurant in Chicago by owner Juan "Peter" Figueroa. Here's my take on making his famous jibarito at home. The plantain "bread slices" for this sandwich are most easily made if you have a large deep fryer, but it can also be done..."

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Ingredients: cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"Here's a refreshing summer drink to serve on your patios and screened porches this summer!"

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Ingredients: Coco Lopez, cream of coconut...

"This ultra-light, fluffy and refreshing recipe for Mango Mousse is sure to enliven your palette, while invigorating your senses. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day."

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Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, egg whites...

"Pasta and shrimp in a creamy dressing. We make a meal of this with french bread and a nice white wine. A nice addition is drained and rinsed black beans."

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Ingredients: shrimp, fresh basil...

"A delicious rum-infused Latino beverage enjoyed any time of year, but in particular, around the Holidays... Similar in type to egg nog, but way more delicious! This recipe comes from my husband's friend's wife, Linda. The recipe is for larger servings (party-size) so you will have to adjust for portions desired. Also, some tolerance is required..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, Coco Lopez...

"Who says eggnog is only served at Christmas? This creamy, smooth concoction is good all year long and is as complicated as grabbing a can opener and turning on your blender."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cream of coconut...

"A SC friend sent me this so I am passing it along to the 'zaar. She got recipe from Puerto Rican colleague of her husband, who got it from his mother. You can adapt seasonings to your personal taste. This is traditionally served during the holidays. As an aside I hate egg nog but since this contains no eggs, I would be willing to try."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"We usually dont measure our stuff out. Most puerto rican chef's cook from memory, adding ingredients until we get the taste we prefer. I tried to get this as close as I possibly could. Enjoy! Por lo general dont medida de nuestras cosas. La mayor parte de Puerto Rico del chef cocción de la memoria, añadiendo ingredientes hasta obtener..."

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Ingredients: pigeon peas, sazon goya...

"Traditional holiday beverage containing coconut, eggs, milk and rum"

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Ingredients: cinnamon, egg yolks...

"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...