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!

Tortitas de Papa (Potato Fritters)

November 23, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Tortitas de Papa (Potato Fritters) are delicious potato patties that are perfectly crispy on the outside, creamy and fluffy on the inside. A perfect little morsel for any meal of the day!

With just a few ingredients, you will have this tasty potato treat! Tortitas de Papa are perfect for entertaining, for dinner, for breakfast, as a snack and even as an appetizer.

I love the texture of these, crispy on the outside, fluffy and creamy on the inside.

Top these with yummy extras such as queso fresco, chopped red onions, scallions and serve with a delicious sauce or sauces and you’ll be well on your way to a delicious treat….

Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas and Rice)

November 12, 2019 By Cathy 28 Comments

Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas and Rice) is the quintessential rice of Puerto Rico. Always served for the holidays and never absent from the table. Excellent side dish with any meat especially pork, turkey and beef.

Although, this Puerto Rican rice dish, Arroz con Gandules (Pigeon Peas and Rice) is eaten all the time in Puerto Rican homes, it is never absent on the holidays.

Never ever! It is the quintessential rice dish of the holidays!

So with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, I wanted to make sure to share this famous cultural rice dish with you….

Irish Soda Bread

November 8, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Irish Soda Bread is delicious and one of the easiest breads to make. Just 4 ingredients and zero rising time, makes this bread perfect to make any day of the week. Perfect with butter, jelly, for sandwiches or dunking in stews.

With the holidays around the corner, I will be sharing more bread and dessert recipes and it doesn’t get any easier than this Irish Soda Bread!

With just four ingredients, zero waiting time for the dough to rise and barely any need to knead the dough, this bread is hyper simple to make.

It just doesn’t get any easier than that!…

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

October 14, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken (Pollo a la BBQ) 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 10 Comments

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!