Picadillo is a staple in Puerto Rican culture when it comes to food. It's a versatile cooked ground meat that is used for many recipes such as empanadas, alcapurrias (stuffed plantain fritters) and rellenos de papa (stuffed potatoes balls) among other foods. You can vary the recipe depending on the meat and how much you… Continue reading Picadillo, Puerto Rican Style
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Empanadas Puerto Rican Style
Empanadas are meat stuffed pastries that can be fried, baked, or air fried. Different countries/cultures have their own versions/variations and styles for meat stuffed (picadillo) in a pastry. This is the way my mother, who was Puerto Rican, use to make them. I have made a few additions that my mom never used and I… Continue reading Empanadas Puerto Rican Style
