Side Dishes

Puerto Rican Salsa Criolla

February 20, 2020 By Cathy Leave a Comment

The eminent, excellent, outstanding and authentic Puerto Rican Salsa Criolla (Salsa Criolla Puertorriqueño)! This delicious and well known Puerto Rican Salsa is used in a variety of dishes in Puerto Rican cooking. Everything from tostones (fried green plantains) to Chillo en Salsa Criolla (Red Snapper in Criolla Sauce)! Learn and conquer some of our most famous dishes by learning how to easily make this delicious sauce!

If you have never had Salsa Criolla, or even heard of it, then you’re in for a treat! …

Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza

February 11, 2020 By Cathy Leave a Comment

These Habichuelas Guisadas con Calabaza (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans with Pumpkin) are the perfect companion to a multitude of Puerto Rican rice dishes and pair excellent with any meat or seafood. A true Puerto Rican staple!

You will never come across a Puerto Rican that will say, “I don’t know what Habichuelas Guisadas are!” These are a true and forever staple in our homes!

We make these savory beans at least once a week (usually more!) to serve alongside our many popular rice dishes….

Best Tostadas de Camaron (Battered Fried Shrimp Tostadas)

January 25, 2020 By Cathy Leave a Comment

These Tostadas de Camaron (Battered Fried Shrimp Tostadas) are hyper delicious and ultra satisfying for any tostada craving! Topped with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro. Then finished off with a delectable Jalapeño Tartar Sauce, hyper tasty Tomatillo Pico de Gallo and lime juice!

These Tostadas de Camaron (Shrimp Tostadas) are just absolutely delicious! They’re perfect as a hearty snack, weekend meal and perfect for a tostada party.

Gather a few friends and set up a tostada bar station! Surround a table with plenty of toppings and be ready to feed and entertain a crowd completely stress free!…

Enchiladas Potosinas

January 20, 2020 By Cathy 8 Comments

Enchiladas Potosinas are corn tortillas infused with a red chile sauce, filled with a delicious filling and topped with yummy toppings.

Enchiladas or empanadas? Although at first sight these enchiladas seem to be empanadas, they are actually called enchiladas! I know it seems a bit strange when they look so much like empanadas but yes, these are actually called “Enchiladas Potosinas.” …

Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes)

December 22, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

These Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) are creamy and delicious! They pair well with turkey, pork, beef or chicken. Excellent side dish!

I love Batatas Majadas (Sweet Mashed Potatoes) especially at this time of year! They side perfectly with pretty much any meat! Especially delicious with turkey, pork, beef or chicken.

They’re quick, super easy, delicious and on the table in 30 minutes or less! …