Easy Cornish Hens
Cornish hens with herbs cooked in the slow cooker are very juicy and the meat…
Easy Pina Colada French Toast
With just a few ingredients and little effort, this recipe makes a great summer breakfast….
Eggnog Bread Pudding with Coquito Sauce
This is inspired by the traditional Puerto Rican eggnog drink. My husband loves eggnog and…
Grilled Cornish Game Hens
This grilled Cornish game hen recipe is great for summer. The juicy, tender, marinated game…
Cornish Hens the Easy Way
I like to cook Cornish hens with a zesty rub made with lime, chili powder,…
Quick Vegetarian Picadillo Empanadas
These empanadas are filled with a vegetarian Puerto Rican-style picadillo filling. A few shortcuts (using…
Leftover Turkey Chili in the Slow Cooker
Another way to use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving is turkey chili. Not a lot…
Tea Party Sandwiches (Puerto Rican Version)
This is an old recipe passed on from my mom; easy, tasty, and kids love…
Chicken Tamale Casserole
When I think of tamales, I think of the rich masa and a chicken filling….
Chinese-Style Peanut Cookie
These plump little almond cookies are easy to make and call for ground peanuts, corn…
My Classic Puerto Rican Carne Guisada
This is one of Puerto Rico’s favorites. My family loves it when I make this,…
Sweet Almond Tamales with Pastry Cream
The masa of these tamales is a mixture of cornmeal and rice with chopped almonds. They…
Joy’s Green Banana Salad
A recipe from my kitchen when I was in Puerto Rico made with green bananas,…
Tex-Mex Chicken Tamale Pie
Indigenous people in Mexico make a version of this delicious pie with meat, chile peppers,…
Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Jelly Roll with Guava)
Recipe I’ve had for over 25 years. In Puerto Rico, the brazo gitano made by…