What Makes Ropa Vieja, Shredded Beef, So Flavorful? + Recipe
Cuban cuisine has a rich history and a variety of flavors. One dish that embodies all this is Ropa Vieja. This well-known Cuban dish is...
02
Oct
Posts by Mayra Luz
06
Sep
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin and Caribbean Cuisine +Recipe: Mofongo
Latin and Caribbean cuisine is a vibrant, diverse, and flavorful tapestry woven from centuries of cultural influences. From indigenous ...
12
Jul
Common Puerto Rican Cuisine + Recipe: Píque
Puerto Rican cuisine is a vibrant blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno influences. The island's cuisine is known for its bol...
26
May
A Summer BBQ Favorite – Puerto Rican Pinchos de Pollo
What are pinchos?
According to Wikipedia:
A pincho (Spanish: ; literally "thorn" or "spike"), pintxo (Basque: ) or pinchu (Asturian:...
28
Apr
How to make “Arroz con Pollo” 3 different ways
Arroz con Pollo is a classic Latin American dish that translates to "rice with chicken." It typically consists of chicken and rice, whi...
02
Apr
Health Benefits of Rice +Recipe: Rice & Beans
Rice has gotten a bad reputation over the years. In this blog post, I’ll spill the beans (pun intended) and share all the facts you nee...
22
Feb
How to make Healthy Salad Dressings + Recipes
(for all your salads and cooking needs…)
We are almost 2 months into the new year! Wow how time flies when you’re having fun. At the b...
20
Jan
Healthy Rican’s: Quick, Easy & Delicious Recipes for the Family
Providing quick and simple recipes that the family can enjoy is a big part of our mission at Healthy Rican. I truly believe that includ...
15
Dec
Puerto Rican Holidays: Traditional foods consumed in Puerto Rico during “Navidad” Christmas
Let me transport you to a Christmas on the Island… Imagine this, beautiful blue skies, cool air and the aroma of roasted pork coming in...
17
Nov
Pavochón: Most Flavorful Turkey for Thanksgiving
What is Pavochón?
Pavochón is a mashup of the words “Pavo” meaning turkey in Spanish, and “chón” which is part of the Spanish word “Le...