Bienvenidos Mí Genté!! Today I want to share my Carrot 🥕 Cake 🧁 recipe with y’all. Haven’t post anything about baking in awhile so I figured since I was in a baking mood I’d share this with you. Baking gives me a kind of relaxing feeling, I just turn my music 🎶 up and start … Continue reading Leti’s Carrot 🥕 Cake Recipe
Prep15min Total35min Ingredients8 Servings 8 8 Ingredients 12 ozs of bacon cut into fine pieces Save $ Frying oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 green plantains 4 mashed garlic cloves 1/4 cup green pepper 1/4 cup red pepper Salt and pepper to taste In a pan, stirfry the bacon in oil until crunchy, stirring it … Continue reading Puerto Rican Mofongo Turkey Stuffing
15 min Total 30 min Ingredients 12 Servings 4 12 Ingredients 3 1/2 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup Arborio rice 7.5 ozs pumpkin puree 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Orange zest for garnish Pepitas for … Continue reading Pumpkin Arroz con Leche
Prep 15 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 17 Servings 8 17 Ingredients For the coquito: 12 oz coconut milk 8.5 oz coconut cream 12 oz evaporated milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cinnamon sticks 1 cup white rum (optional) For the cheesecake: 1 1/2 cups Graham crackers, ground 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading Puerto Rican Coquito Cheesecake
Prep 30 min Total 1 hr 15 min Ingredients 12 Servings 6 12 Ingredients 6 ripe maduro 1/3 cup vegetable oil + 2 teaspoons 2 lbs ground meat 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (or to taste) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons sofrito 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 seasoning package 1/3 cup … Continue reading Puerto Rican Pastelon Lasagna
INGREDIENTES 5 oz. de queso blanco ECONO 5 oz. de pasta de guayaba ECONO 1 pqte. de hojaldre para empanadas ½ taza de nueces tostadas PROCEDIMIENTO ¡Convierte tu cocina en una fábrica de sabor para tu familia! Aprende a preparar unos ricos Pastelillos de Guayaba y ¡disfruta el proceso! Calienta el horno a 400 �? … Continue reading Pastelillos de Guayaba
The story is that a long time ago on a small and enchanted little island, Guava met Cream Cheese. Guava noticed Cream Cheese first and was very taken with how smooth and understated he was, although Guava had heard that Cream Cheese could be a little sour on occasion. Suddenly Cream Cheese looked up and … Continue reading Tarta de yogur, parecida al cheese cake 🍰🇵🇷
Como hacer bacalaitos Puertorriqueños https://youtu.be/db9C8JjSZTQ Ingredientes 1 libra de bacalao 1/4 pimientos rojos 1/4 cebolla cortada en pedacitos 1 mano de cilantro fresco 3 dientes de ajo fresco machacado 1 sobre de sazon con culantro y achiote 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra 3 tazas de harina de trigo sal al gusto o sazonador de sal … Continue reading Bacalaitos Puertorriqueños 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
Arroz con Habichuela y Tostones 🤗Bienvenido!! Today, I want to share a recipe by my good friend Chrissy. This is an authentic easy to make quick delicious dinner. A little about Chrissy: “I’m from NJ but I was raised in Carolina PR because my parents are from there and I lived between Nj and Carolina … Continue reading In The Kitchen With Chrissy 🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenido! Today, I want to share with you Boricua hair and the products we use. Because hair is so entwined with our perception of beauty, it is the most easily manipulatable element of our physical self—one that best helps manifest also our internal self. This is perhaps why such a simple thing like … Continue reading Boricua Hair & The Products We Love 🇵🇷💇🏻♀️💇🏼♀️💇🏽♀️🇵🇷
Hola y Bienvenido! Today, I’m about to get up close and very personal something I don’t do much or should I say haven’t done much. I’m going to be showing you how to get the perfect brows by using Wunderbrow. I hope ya’ll enjoy this tutorial as much as I did making it for you. … Continue reading Wunderbrow Tutorial 101
Bienvenido! Today, I’d like to share with you my daily exercise routine. I feel that being healthy and staying fit is very important. Well, it’s important to me. Fitness means being able to perform physical activity. It also means having the energy and strength to feel as good as possible. Getting more fit, even a … Continue reading My Daily 🚴🏻♀️Exercise 🧘🏻♀️Routine
I’m sure by now, you’ve noticed that we love our rum in PR! Here, is another specialty drink from us to you for your drinking pleasure. Enjoy! 1 small bottle dry red wine 1 bottle Don Q Cristal 6 oz. simple syrup 6 oz. fresh lime juice 2 limes 2 oranges Mix one bottle of … Continue reading Bloody Rum Punch
This another one of my fav’s from the island! If, you love mixed drinks then this one is sure to please. 2-4 oz. Pusser’s Dark Rum 4 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. cream of coconut 1 oz. orange juice nutmeg Using 2 to 4 oz. of Pusser’s dark rum depending on your desired cocktail strength, … Continue reading Pusser’s Painkiller
Straight outta Puerto Rico. If, you love the taste of coconut then you’ll absolutely love this tasty island drink. 2 oz. Caliche Rum 1 oz. Don Q Coco Rum 1 oz. coconut water 1/4 oz. agave nectar dry coconut flakes Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake until well chilled. Strain … Continue reading Caliche Cali Coco
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the casa not a creature was stirring, not even a Coquí. The children were tucked in their beds fast asleep in hopes Papa Noel soon would be there. Christmas in Puerto Rico starts early on, for some it starts right after Thanksgiving, which is the Advent or … Continue reading A Very Merry Borikén Christmas
Prep Time: 30 Minutes Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 1 Hours Servings: 12 Servings Ingredients FOR THE CAKE: 1 box (about 18 Oz.) Yellow Cake Mix 1 package (3.5 Oz.) INSTANT Vanilla Pudding Mix 4 whole Eggs 1/2 cup Cold Water 1/2 cup Canola Oil 1/2 cup Rum (dark Or Light Is Fine)(Bacardi) 1 cup Chopped … Continue reading Christmas 🎄Spice Rum 🍰Cake
Ingredients: 1 bag of sliced bread 3 eggs 1-12oz can of evaporated milk 1/3 cup of coconut milk 1 cup of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of condensed milk 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 cup of raisins (optional) Directions Tear sliced bread by hand and place in … Continue reading Budín de Pan 🍮
Total Time 45mins Prep 45 mins Cook 0 mins Ingredients Nutrition Servings 6-8 Units US 2 cups rice 2 cups water 1⁄2 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (pref. Coco Lopez) 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 6 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 … Continue reading Puerto Rican Rice Pudding (arroz Con Dulce)
Mmm more eggnog deliciousness coming out of the kitchen! I am enamored with the flavor of eggnog being infused into baked goods – all that great flavor, without actually drinking it (it just seems way too thick to me!). Has anyone given the Eggnog Cheesecake Bars a try yet? I could totally see having those … Continue reading Make It A White Christmas With Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients: Cake 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup butter, cold 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 eggs 1/2 cup rum 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup oil 1 tablespoon vanilla Glaze 1/2 cup butter … Continue reading Vanilla Rum Bundt
Ingredients A big glass with ice 1/4 glass of Rican Rum like Don Q, Bacardi etc. juice of a 1/2 slice of a small lime Coke or store brand coke-like soda Directions Fill glass with ice and pour 1/4 of the glass with Rican rum Add juice of 1/2 slice of a lime, Coke or … Continue reading 🇨🇺Cuba Libré🇨🇺🥃
Ingredients 5 separate eggs 1/4 c. flour 1/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tbsp. sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp. superfine sugar* 1 c. heavy cream, whipped 1 1/4 tsp. rum extract or real rum coconut shavings Directions Start by preheating your oven to 350F. Butter a 15 x 8-inch baking pan and … Continue reading Brazo Gitano
Ingredients 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. Crisco shortening 1/2 c. sugar 1 tbsp. almond extract non-pareil sprinkles Directions Pre-heat oven to 350 F. In a deep bowl, cream together the butter and Crisco. Add the sugar slowly to the mix and mix well. Now add the almond extract and mix well. … Continue reading Polvorones
The holidays are here, with wall-to-wall shoppers at the supermarket. Who wants to have to join them? Please, don’t everyone raise their hand at once. Right, that’s what I thought you’re probably sitting there reading this and rolling your eyes at the thought of all the Christmas hustle n’ bustle! Makes two of us. Don’t … Continue reading ☃️Christmas🎅🏼 Stress 🎄Free
Even though Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families calling the States home began celebrating it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. Puerto Ricans weren’t really part of the original festivities, but they have embraced it eagerly. They’ve also put their twist on this classic American tradition. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Puerto Rican Style🦃🇵🇷
Prep Time 10 min Total Time 50 min Servings 12 Ready in 50 minutes, these delicious mini pumpkin pies topped with whipped topping are a wonderful dessert – that’s made using Original Bisquick® mix. Ingredients 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup evaporated milk … Continue reading Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies
Tastes so good makes a grown man cry…..Sweet Cherry Pie! You’ve never had a cherry pie this good—an incredible sour cherry filling, a light and flaky crust, and vanilla ice cream to top it all off. You won’t find another quick easy peasy Cherry Pie recipe! Nothing better than easy, quick and delicious! 25 min … Continue reading Cherry Pie Made Easy
Makes: 8 servings Prep: 30 mins Bake: 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients 1 1 pound loaf country white bread, torn into 3/4-inch pieces (about 10 cups) 1 stick (4 oz.) butter 2 onions, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped Salt and pepper 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 eggs 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon … Continue reading Simon & Garfunkel Stuffing
Serves: Makes 2 cups or 8 (1/4-cup) servings. 5 mins Prep time 15 mins Cook time Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, (optional) 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract Directions Mix sugar and water in … Continue reading Cranberry Sauce
Talking Turkey A golden brown roast turkey that’s moist and savory is truly the centerpiece of the holiday table. Whether you are planning on serving the traditional roast turkey or would like to try something with a creative flavor twist, we’ve got the perfect tips for you. Turkey Flavor Tips For flavorful turkey, brush the … Continue reading 🦃All About 🦃
Ingredients: (Servicio para 4 personas) 1/2 libra de carne de res (masa) – sin grasa ni pellejo 1/4 libra de carne y hueso de cerdo – sin grasa ni pellejo 1 1/2 litro de agua 1 cucharada de sal 1 cebolla pequeña 1 aji dulce, sin semillas 1 tomate 2 hojas de culantro 1/2 pimiento … Continue reading Sancocho Puertorriqueno
Buen dia! So, if I may I’d like to introduce you to a holiday favorite of mine. Yes, I know what you must be thinking….I thought she was Puerto Rican!? Ok, let me explain my in laws are from El Salvador and it is a yearly family tradition. I think that it’s a wonderful twist … Continue reading Pavo Salvadoreño
Welcome Back! Thank you for coming. As, you maybe or may not be aware, the countdown to Thanksgiving is on, and though everyone should be totally stoked for it (what’s not to love about a holiday that revolves around stuffing your face?), Turkey Day often brings with it a serious dose of stress. Dreaming of … Continue reading Do You Know How Much Food You Need To Make?
Now that Halloween is over, all people can think about is the holiday season. If you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, you may feel a lot of pressure and still be in the planning stages of pulling off a perfect meal. No sooner did last Thanksgiving end, and then here we are again, deciding what … Continue reading Thanksgiving Is Around The Corner, And The Time To Plan Your Turkey Day Is Now
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 10 servings Ingredients For the cake: 3 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon. baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Plugra unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 eggs, at … Continue reading Kentucky Bourbon Butter Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Salted Caramel Sauce
Total Time: 5:30 Cook: 1:15 Level: Moderate Yield: 10 to 12 servings Ingredients Turkey 1 turkey kosher salt 2 stick unsalted butter 2 tbsp. sage 1 small shallot Freshly ground pepper 3 celery ribs 2 medium carrots 1 small onion 2 c. turkey or chicken stock or low-sodium broth Stuffing 1 lb. country bread 2 … Continue reading Roast Turkey with Chestnut-Apple Stuffing
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 6 cups baby spinach 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/3 cup pomegranate arils 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese For the lemon vinaigrette 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 lemon, juiced … Continue reading Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad
Apple Pie Punch is the perfect drink for fall/Thanksgiving! Easily made into a non-alcoholic version! 5 minPrep Time 5 minTotal Time Ingredients 1 apple, chopped or sliced 1 quart apple cider 2 cups pear nectar 24 ounces ginger ale Apple Pie Vodka Instructions Combine apple cider, pear nectar, and ginger ale. Stir well. Place apple … Continue reading Apple Pie Punch
Yield: any size cake you want Total Time: 3 hours Ingredients: Apple Spice Cake (this recipe makes one 6 inch cake) 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp allspice 1/2 stick butter, room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg … Continue reading Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Drizzle
Halloween falls this year on Monday 31 October, and people everywhere will be frantically carving pumpkins and icing biscuits. Whether you’re planning to celebrate with a party or you just want to make some fun food at home for the kids to enjoy, these spooky recipes should give you a lot of inspiration. Whatever Halloween event … Continue reading 5 Tasty Halloween Treats
Love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas? If so, this Jack Skellington wreath is for you. Greetings Friends! As, you may or may not know I LOVE Halloween! It is my most favorite holiday. I could walk through the Halloween section in any store for an hour or more. I don’t know about you, but … Continue reading Halloween DIY Wreaths
Have you found a costume for Halloween yet? For those of us with curly hair, it can be hard to dress up for Halloween. We’ve all been told a million times to be a lion or Merida. Now, there’s nothing wrong with either of these costumes, but you can only don these outfits so many times … Continue reading The Perfect Halloween Costumes For The Curly Girl
Fall is in the air, the days are getting shorter and Oktoberfest and Pumpkin spice lattes out in full force. But on those days when summer’s warmth lingers, acting like it’s the middle of October just don’t feel quite right to me. There is a time of year when, even before the first leaf falls, … Continue reading Cocktails to Make the Transition Into Fall
Got a hankering for apples? Have I got the barrel for you! Apple bobbing, also called bobbing for apples, is a game often played on Halloween, usually by children. Well, we’re adults so our version is much better and you will stay dry. That’s right, step up and get bobbing with a Vasco de Gama! In this … Continue reading Bobbing for Apple 🍎 Cocktails 🍹
Simple and delicious Apple Cider Mimosas are the perfect Fall cocktail! Cheers! I simply love Mimosas. I love the simplicity. They’re the perfect way to celebrate, start a day, or just unwind. Nothing a little bubbly can’t fix. Did, I mention how much I love Mimosas? I also love Apple Cider! For some reason, I … Continue reading Apple Cider Mimosas 🍎🥂
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins These one-bowl pumpkin apple muffins include plenty of pumpkin puree and sautéed cinnamon apples. Plus, they’re vegan, ridiculously moist and positively scrumptious. Recipe type: Muffin Serves: 12 muffins Ingredients 1 cup unbleached flour + 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup old fashioned … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 15 mins Tender, spiced vegan pumpkin pancakes that require just 1 bowl and 20 minutes to prepare. Healthy, simple and perfect for chilly fall mornings. Recipe type: Breakfast Cuisine: Vegan Serves: 2 Ingredients 3/4-1 cup* unsweetened vanilla almond milk + 1 Tbsp lemon juice or … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Yield Makes 25 pasteles Ingredients For the Seasoning Base (_Recado_) 6 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper (about 6 ounces), cored, seeded, deveined, and coarsely chopped 1 medium yellow onion (about 8 ounces), coarsely chopped 8 garlic cloves, peeled 20 Caribbean sweet peppers (ajíes dulces), seeded and cut in … Continue reading Pasteles Puertorriqueños
Coconut and rum flavor tropical eggnog. makes 5 Cups Ingredients 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups Puerto Rican rum 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten Ground cinnamon and sticks, to garnish Instructions Blend milks, rum, and yolks in a blender until frothy; chill. Pour into glasses, sprinkle with cinnamon, … Continue reading Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
So, I bought this lil ole’ thing thinking with all the research I’ve done that this would be a great investment. So, here it is in black and white. They say that this lightweight sewing machine allows you to repair drapes without taking them down and repair bedding without stripping the bed. It can help … Continue reading Review of the Singer Stitch Sew Quick
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