Side Dishes and Drink Recipes

Search through these delicious side dishes and drinks to find the perfect dish or beverage to serve with any meal. Want to have a Tamales Party with a few family and friends? Make these easy and hyper flavorful Mexican Beef Tamales. Or wondering what to serve with a perfectly seared rib eye steak? How about a pot of this refreshing Cilantro Lime Rice, Mexican Morisqueta or Puerto Rican Arroz Mamposteao ("Dirty Rice" and Beans) with a side of Garlic Tostones (Fried Garlic Tostones). Look around, I've got you covered! Your belly will thank you!

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

October 14, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a delicious, easy and convenient way to make shredded chicken that can be used in so many delicious ways! Delicious recipe ideas in post.

I’m sure you, like myself, have come home and wondered what to make for dinner.

Goodness, how many times has this happened, right? 😄

This super easy instant pot bbq chicken will help with that problem!

I love recipes that are not only delicious but also ones that are easy and convenient to make.

This is that kind of recipe! Make it ahead of time if you like and enjoy it throughout the week!

Talk about perfect easy weeknight meals with this one!…

Plantain Chips

October 5, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Plantain Chips are delicious, and super easy to make at home! No more store bought chips! Make these at home for a quick, easy healthy snack for the whole family. Or serve at your next chips and dip gathering!

Chances are if you ever have had Plantain Chips, they were store bought. Maybe you have even wondered how are they made.

On the other hand, if you have never tasted a plantain chip, then you could possibly be really missing out!

Either way, I’m excited to show you how simple it is to make plantain chips at home….

Ensalada de Papa

September 27, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

This Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad) is creamy and all kinds of delicious! Made with boiled potatoes, red onions, red peppers, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. A yummy, no fuss potato salad. The perfect side to any meal!

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Yes, I know, most people think of making a creamy potato salad solely in the summer time. It is a classic dish for barbeques and buffet style family gatherings….

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

August 13, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) is delicious, fluffy and perfect with any meal. Flavored with crispy ‘”tocino” (pork fat). If you’re a Vegetarian just simply exclude the pork fat.

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What’s great about white rice?! Well of course EVERYTHING!!

White rice is the king of all rice dishes because it just goes with so many meals!

This Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) will become one of your favorite ways to cook white rice. It is so flavorful and so simple to make, you will never go wrong with this Puerto Rican Rice. …

Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

July 28, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca) is a delicious refreshing drink made with a few simple ingredients and perfect anytime of the year especially on hot summer days!

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Ever try Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)? If not, you may be missing out on a delicious and refreshing drink in your life.

Agua de Plátano is a yummy refreshing Mexican drink found in Mexican homes.

This delicious concoction is also sold from the wonderful abundance of street vendors in Mexico.

If you enjoy banana smoothies, then you will love this drink.

Banana agua fresca also reminds me a lot of our delicious Puerto Rican Christmas drink “Coquito (Coconut Eggnog)” because it ‘s made with very similar ingredients with the exception of cream of coconut, coconut milk and of course the rum!

Although, Mexican do not mind adding rum to this Agua Fresca!

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