Easy Latin Recipes for the Home Cook

Latin Recipes

Mantecaditos (Puerto Rican Guava Thumbprint Cookies)

Mantecaditos are classic Puerto Rican shortbread cookies that feature a guava paste center, and are especially popular for Christmas!

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Pastelón (Sweet Plantain Lasagna)

Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced sweet plantains, ground meat, and cheese! Think of it as a Puerto Rican version of lasagna. It’s the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.

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Shredded Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Traditional Mexican Tacos Al Pastor consists of thinly sliced pork shoulder that’s cooked on a vertical spit. This flavorful variation is made using your multi-cooker pressure cooker.

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Arroz Con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)

There’s nothing more quintessentially Puerto Rican than arroz con gandules.

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Pork Tinga (Spicy Mexican Shredded Pork) Tacos

This classic Mexican recipe features succulent pork shoulder pressure cooked with a spicy tomato & onion based sauce that’s got the perfect amount of kick! A pressure cooker helps tenderize the pork quickly, and results in a mouthwatering shredded pork that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, and so much more!

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Chicharrones De Pollo (Puerto Rican Fried Chicken)

Puerto Rican chicharrones de pollo are deliciously crispy morsels of fried chicken, marinated with Latin spices and wrapped in a super crunchy crust.

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Garbanzos Guisados (Puerto Rican Stewed Chickpeas)

This classic recipe for Puerto Rican garbanzos guisados (stewed chickpeas) is a delicious, plant based stew that’s perfect with a side of white rice.

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Colombian Arroz Con Coco (Coconut Rice)

This authentic recipe for Colombian Arroz Con Coco (Coconut Rice) is a classic dish native to the Carribean coastal regions of Colombia. It’s traditionally served with meat or seafood.

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Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

A bowl of creamy, rich black beans is the mark of a good Cuban restaurant in my book. This humble dish is one of my all-time favorite Latin side dishes. Give…

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Reina Pepiada Arepas (Venezuelan Stuffed Arepas)

This traditional Venezuela Reina Pepiada Arepa recipe features a crispy corn cake stuffed with a creamy avocado chicken salad. It’s a super satisfying and fast weeknight dinner option!

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