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Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp)

July 12, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

This Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp) is stuffed with pieces of seasoned succulent tender shrimp and then topped with fresh homemade buttery garlic breadcrumbs that forms a crispy delicious topping and keeps the filling perfectly moist.

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If you have never had a baked whole lobster with a crispy garlic topping and a moist delicious filling, then you’re in for a treat!

This Crispy Garlic Topping Baked Lobster (with Shrimp) or in Spanish known as, Langosta Rellena de Camarones is AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Hands down a favorite in this household!

If you’re a seafood or lobster lover like I am, than surely you have had lobster many different ways and baked is not only a common way to have lobster for you, but a favorite!

However, it’s not everyday that …

Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs

July 6, 2019 By Cathy 8 Comments

Love ribs? You’ve found the best recipe! These Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs are the best! Infused with Asian and Mexican flavors and topped with a buttery garlic sauce! So easy to make, tender and absolutely delicious!

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If you love ribs, then this post is definitely for you! These Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs are absolutely delicious!

Marinated in a savory mix of hoison sauce, soy sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic and other delicious ingredients create the perfect marinade for these ribs.

As the ribs are cooking they become crusted with a savory, dark, russet colored bark.

Then once cooked and sliced, they are brushed with a buttery garlic sauce.

These ribs are just divine! You will love them….

Puerto Rican Stuffed Peppers

June 25, 2019 By Cathy 12 Comments

These Puerto Rican Stuffed Peppers are the most delicious, savory stuffed peppers you will ever have. Made with a savory meat filling, topped with monterey jack cheese and a delicious salsa criolla. Easily cooked in the oven, stove top or grill. Instructions included below.

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Puerto Rican Stuffed Peppers is a food that will always be near and dear to my heart.

And I have to say that every time I make these, there is one person that always comes to mind first. That person is my aunt Jeanette.

She has always loved my cooking but certain dishes by far are her absolute favorite!

These Puerto Rican stuffed peppers is one of her favorites!…

Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

June 14, 2019 By Cathy 8 Comments

Enjoy Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) by itself for a full delicious meal or served alongside habichuelas guisadas (Puerto Rican stewed beans) as this dish is traditionally served!

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Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice or otherwise famously known as Arroz con Pollo, is one of our most common and traditional dishes.

You can bet that you will find me making this rice dish at least once a week in my home with a side of habichuelas guisadas (Puerto Rican Beans) as it is traditionally served.

If you have never had Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice or always wanted to learn how to make Arroz con Pollo, make sure to save this recipe.

In under 45 minutes you will have one of the tastiest and filling rice dishes in your repertoire of rice dishes!…

Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

May 30, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) make the perfect side dish to any meal. With just two ingredients, you cannot go wrong with these!

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Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) is one of the easiest side dishes you will ever come across in Latin cooking, as well as one of the most delicious! Really you can’t go wrong here!

I don’t think I have ever meant anyone who has never had Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains and didn’t like them!

They just have a delicious sweet flavor that is not overbearing in any way with any dish! And they’re so easy to make!…