I've been wanting to try making stuffed pork chops since I don't do much stuffing in food. I also look for any excuse to making something in the air that is quicker and healthier. I made some variations to my recipe when I researched it. Serves 4-6. Ingredients used (not all shown) Ingredients 6 boneless… Continue reading Air Fried Stuffed Pork Chops
These fritters are quite tasty. Many recipes for this calls for using salted codfish, so you need to go thru a process to remove the salt. I went the easier route and used frozen individually packaged frozen codfish that isn't as salty as fresh. I tried making these in an air fryer but they didn't… Continue reading Bacalitos (Codfish Fritters)
This meal was always a favorite of mine growing whenever my mother made it. She made it from scratch and over the stovetop and always managed to get the beef chuck super tender, but it it take some time. However, it was hearty and full of flavor, totally worth the time. We use to eat… Continue reading Pressure Cooked Beef Stew, Puerto Rican Style
I love meatloaf and since I made the air fried gyro meat, I wanted to try making a meatloaf in the air fryer. It cooks much quicker than in the oven. I'm sharing the recipe that my late sweet dear mama use to make but with a twist air baking it. I'm using the Instant… Continue reading Air Baked Meatloaf
Adobo is a powdered mix of different ingredients that many Puerto Ricans use in their recipes. The only issue for many people is the sodium content. It can be high in store bought adobo. I like making my own because I can control how much salt and pepper I put into it. Here is a… Continue reading DIY Adobo
Finally, here is my sofrito recipe, that magic ingredient that I've used in many of my recipes and which many Puerto Ricans use whenever we make savory dishes, such as sauces, stews, beans, etc. It's quite easy to make, using fresh vegetables. The only hard part is probably finding some of the ingredients. Some ingredients… Continue reading Sofrito Puerto Rican Style
I'm a fan of stuffed food that is deep fried with a crispy crust. Growing up in New York, they had places where you can get some tasty fried treats on demand. However, we know eating deep fried foods isn't the healthiest on the planet and some of us (like me) have to watch how… Continue reading Relleno de Papa (Stuffed Potato Balls) Air Fried
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
This hearty pollo guisado was made using my mom's recipe (may she rest in peace), but I added a few ingredients she didn't and shortened the time using my Instant Pot. I will give you how long it'll take to cook using both pressure cooker and stove top methods. This recipes yields 4-6 servings. Ingredients… Continue reading Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew, Puerto Rican Style)
Hello and thanks you for stopping by. Pernil is a staple the Puerto Rican foods. It's pork butt/shoulder that is seasoned and slowly cooked for a few hours in the oven. Most of the time it's made during the holidays, such as Christmas and perhaps thanksgiving (if you're looking to serve an "army" and need… Continue reading Pernil (Pork, Carnitas) Pressure Cooked
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