Puerto Rican Archives - Page 2 of 2

15 Dec

Let me transport you to a Christmas on the Island. Imagine this... beautiful blue skies, cool air and the aroma of roasted pork coming ...

17 Nov

What is Pavochón? Pavochón is a mashup of the words “Pavo” meaning turkey in Spanish, and “chón” which is part of the Spanish word “Lec...

03 Oct

What are root vegetables?Root vegetables grow underground. In Spanish root vegetables are often referred to as Vianda. Yams, beets, par...

04 Sep

How to Use Dehydrated Sofrito +Recipe: Bistec EncebolladoHey, Mayra here, Founder of Healthy Rican. Thank you for being here and readin...

05 Jun

What is Bacalao?In Puerto Rico, a salted cod fish is known as “Bacalao.” Salted cod is when the cod has been preserved by drying after ...

12 Apr

Sofrito is at the base of many different cuisines, with a beautiful combination of fresh herbs and vegetables. Many countries have thei...

15 Mar

The secret to Puerto Rican cooking comes from various spices and herbs like culantro aka recao, cilantro, oregano, and other vegetabl...