I'm a lifelong fan of alcapurrias, Puerto Rican fried yautia and green banana masa fritters stuffed with garlicky beef picadillo and olives.| Familia Kitchen
This chili con carne family recipe by one of our favorite cooks Michelle Ezratty Murphy uses Puerto Rican sofrito as its cooking base.| Familia Kitchen
This smoky pepian with chicken, toasted sesame and pumpkin seeds is the dish that instantly transports Luis Yanes home to Guatemala.| Familia Kitchen
These Puerto Rican empanadas are family-famous in our home. We love them almost as much as recipe for their delicious beef picadillo filling.| Familia Kitchen
I call pastelón lasagna’s cousin. My Puerto Rican husband calls it a medley of everything he likes layered in between sweet plantains.| Familia Kitchen
My favorite way to eat plátanos is tostones: burn-your-toungue golden brown plantain frittersrounds: so super-crispy and salty sweet.| Familia Kitchen
Mojo is a simple mix of garlic and olive oil that goes well with almost everything: grilled meats, fried yuca and, of course, crispy tostones.| Familia Kitchen
Arroz con pollo is Latin comfort food at its most traditional. This is the family-famous recipe I learned when dating my Puerto Rican husband.| Familia Kitchen