Crispy fried plantains or Tostones are twice-fried plantain slices commonly found in Latin American cuisine and Caribbean cuisine. They are a staple in our Puerto Rican Cuisine. They can be served as a side dish or appetizer. Fried Plantains with Garlic Pesto You can find these in Puerto Rico almost everywhere; at any restaurant, cafeteria, [...]
A Puerto Rican fiesta without arroz con gandules is not a fiesta. This is a staple dish in our island, especially during the holidays. This is a meatless version of my abuela's recipe. It requires simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local supermarket. This recipe is great as a side dish or [...]
This Crispy Baked Tofu was marinated using Trader’s Joe Everything but the Bagel seasoning. This recipe is very simple to make. You only need a few ingredients, is healthy and so delicious. I love making tofu because it’s so versatile and filling.
Delicious Red Lentil Pasta, tossed with rich sun-dried tomato pesto and veggies, and topped with vegan mozzarella — it makes a nutritious, comforting and healthy dinner. Because sometime we need something hearty and comforting , especially during winter. This lentil pasta is a flavorful dish perfect for meal prepping, a dinner date with your loved [...]
Vegan creamy chickpea rotini carbonara that it’s naturally gluten-free, healthy, comforting, easy to make and so delicious. Skillet pasta is my favorite way to make my pasta recipes. Using cast iron skillets has so many benefits, you can read about it on a previous post. I made a vegan cashew cheese sauce that turned out [...]
This fried rice is ready in less than 30 minutes. It only requires a few ingredients plus is healthy. Who doesn’t love easy recipes that are healthy and delicious. This rice is soy-free, vegan and healthy. This recipe is one of my to go recipes. We Puerto Ricans love to eat rice. Rice is a [...]
Sofrito is an aromatic blend of vegetables, herbs, and spices used to flavor beans, fish, meats, rice, stews and every savory dish that you can think about. Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican dishes. Aromatic veggies This recipe is simple and quick and can be made in 10 minutes. For us Puerto Ricans, [...]
