Puerto Rican Recipes for Busy Kitchens

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We make authentic Puerto Rican cuisine simple, delicious, and easy to prepare at home.

Find real Puerto Rican recipes, cultural food insights, meal prep tips, and freezer-friendly cooking ideas. Every recipe is written for busy lives, so you can enjoy traditional Boricua flavor without stress. ❤️🍛🔥

From mashed plantains like mofongo to puerto rican rice and beans the most searched Puerto Rican recipes, we help you cook with cariño and sabor every day!

Traditional Puerto Rican recipes, modern meal prep, and island flavor made easy.

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a plate of puerto rican pinchos meat and vegetables on a table

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a tablet with a tablet displaying a digital recipe book
a jar of puerto rican sofrito with vegetables and herbs
a jar of puerto rican sofrito with vegetables and herbs

Learn about the heart of Puerto Rican cooking.

What is Puerto Rican Sofrito?

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Sofrito: The Heart of All Puerto Rican Recipes

Recaito is the green herb blend that gives our Puerto Rican recipes their signature aroma and flavor. It's made by blending ingredients like onions, garlic, cilantro, peppers, and optional culantro.

Meal-prep people use this for rice, beans, soups, and stews. It’s freezer-friendly if prepared correctly, and we teach you that too in our blog and digital cookbooks.

➡️ Want the recipe? You’ll find the free Puerto Rican sofrito recipe on our website. 📌🌿🔥

a bowl of puerto rican sofrito, into a smooth puree.
a bowl of puerto rican sofrito, into a smooth puree.
a jar of puerto rican sofrito with vegetables and herbs
a jar of puerto rican sofrito with vegetables and herbs
a bowl of puerto rican sofrito, into a smooth puree.
a bowl of puerto rican sofrito, into a smooth puree.

🌿 Puerto Rican Recipes Start With Sofrito (Recaito)

🍽️ FEATURED DISHES GALLERY

a plate of puerto rican pinchos meat and vegetables on a table
a plate of puerto rican pinchos meat and vegetables on a table
a plate of roasted pork, puerto rican pernil
a plate of roasted pork, puerto rican pernil
a pot of rice with pigeon peas (Arroz con gandules)
a pot of rice with pigeon peas (Arroz con gandules)
A plate of puerto rican food carne frita con mofongo
A plate of puerto rican food carne frita con mofongo
a potted rice dish with crabs, puerto rican arroz con jueyes
a potted rice dish with crabs, puerto rican arroz con jueyes

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About me

My name is Luis Cintron from San Juan, Puerto Rico. My culinary journey began in early childhood influenced by the rich traditions of my family.

At 49 years old I reflect on how my love for cooking has always been a central part of my life. Growing up I learned the art of cooking from my parents who both held a deep passion for food.

My family has a remarkable number of male cooks making cooking not just a skill but a cherished tradition. The kitchen has always been a haven for me where I pour my heart into every dish I create.

Every meal is a labor of love and sharing food with others brings me immense joy. Cooking isn't just something I do; it's an integral part of who I am a legacy passed down through generations filled with flavor and love.

From a young age I discovered my passion for baking starting my journey at the age of 12. Over the years I honed my skills and became an accomplished baker in Puerto Rico working at three different bakeries.

My experience allowed me to master the art of making bread from scratch and crafting a variety of pastries and baking delectable cakes.

I took pride in decorating each cake with creativity and precision transforming them into stunning centerpieces for any occasion.

My love for baking not only fulfilled my artistic expression but also brought joy to those who savored my creations making my time in the bakeries truly fulfilling.

A man cooking Puerto Rican arroz con gandules
A man cooking Puerto Rican arroz con gandules
a family in a big decorative puerto rico shair
a family in a big decorative puerto rico shair
two guys with a bunch of plantains
two guys with a bunch of plantains
a man and a woman with tipical drinks in puerto rico
a man and a woman with tipical drinks in puerto rico

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