Welcome to The Hungry Dragonfly
A space where I share Puerto Rican flavors, cake decorating, baking tips, and simple Latin-inspired recipes anyone can make and enjoy.
Featured Recipes
My most popular recipes that readers absolutely love.
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Desserts
Bizcocho Mojadito Puertorriqueño is a staple in every Puerto Rican celebration, especially birthday parties. This cake is spongy, delicious, and soaked in a brandy syrup.
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Desserts
Discover how to make authentic Puerto Rican pastelillos de guayaba. This easy recipe combines flaky puff pastry, sweet guava paste, and powdered sugar. It is…
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Appetizers
Puerto Rican Arepas are delicious fried bread made with wheat flour and perfectly fried. These are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.…
Main Dishes
Perfect for busy weeknights, delicious meals ready fast.
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10 Summer Puerto Rican Recipes – To Try This Season
Summer is all about gathering with family, enjoying fresh ingredients, and making recipes that are…
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Traditional Puerto Rican Dinner: Keeping Our Traditions Alive
There is something special about gathering around the table for a traditional Puerto Rican dinner.…
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Vegan Puerto Rican Pasteles – Pasteles Puertorriqueños Veganos
These Vegan Puerto Rican Pasteles are the plant-based version of our traditional pasteles de masa.…
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Vegan Rellenos de Papa – Puerto Rican Stuffed Potato
Vegan Rellenos de Papa is the meatless version of one of our favorite frituras in…
Special Diet Favorites
Celebrate the flavors of the season with these specially curated recipes
Vegetarian Recipes
Fresh, satisfying meat-free recipes
Vegan Recipes
Plant-based recipes full of flavor
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Find traditional Puerto Rican recipes in my organized recipe collections
Latest from the Kitchen
Recent recipes, cooking tips, and culinary adventures
10 Summer Puerto Rican Recipes – To Try This Season
Pan Sobao Recipe (Puerto Rican Sweet Bread)
Traditional Puerto Rican Dinner: Keeping Our Traditions Alive
About Mariela
Mariela is the recipe developer, photographer, and voice behind The Hungry Dragonfly, where she shares approachable vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by her Puerto Rican roots. As a self-taught baker with formal cake decorating training, she focuses on creating reliable recipes using simple, accessible ingredients.
With years of hands-on experience running a home bakery and developing recipes, Mariela combines practical knowledge with a passion for teaching. Her goal is to help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen through clear, consistent, and approachable recipes.
Mariela
Food Blogger & Recipe Developer
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