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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!

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

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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.

Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice)

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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. …

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Agua de Plátano (Banana Agua Fresca)

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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!

Refreshing Agua de Platano (Banana Agua Fresca) served in Mason Jars and topped with fresh banana slices and cinnamon.

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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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Puerto Rican Stuffed Peppers

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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.

Puerto Rican Stuffed Peppers in a cast iron skillet with criolla sauce and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.♦

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!…

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Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

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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!

Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) served on a white platter and topped with fresh cilantro.♦

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!…

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Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains)

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

Platanos Fritos (Puerto Rican Sweet Plantains) on a green and white plate.

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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!…

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