How to Make Coquito with Coconut Milk from Scratch
Coquito, a Puerto Rican coconut and rum cocktail, is a fixture in any Boricua home during the holidays. I remember how my mom made...
Recipes: How to Make Gandules Hummus
Gandules hummus is a versatile take on the traditional hummus. Seasoned with sazon and achiote for a tropical twist, it will be a party...
Recipe: Arroz Con Dulce, Puerto Rican Style
Many cultures have their own versions of rice pudding, Puerto Rico is no different. Arroz con Dulce is a beloved Puerto Rican dessert. Seasoned...
Recipe: How to Make Sorullitos de Maiz
In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, I started the Dining Traveler Cooking Series to recreate dishes from my favorite destinations at home....
Recipe: Pasteles de Yuca Puerto Rican Style
Pasteles is a savory root-vegetable-based dish similar to a tamal with different versions throughout the Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands. It's commonly eaten during the holidays,...
How to Make Puerto Rican Style Octopus Salad (Ensalada de Pulpo)
Ensalada de pulpo (Puerto Rican octopus salad) is one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. My parents used to make it for me when...
Recipe: Cauliflower Soup
I learned to make cauliflower soup when I lived in Belgium. I don't remember who taught me to make it, but it's been part...
Fall Dishes: Our Curry Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
How to Make Curry Butternut Squash SoupFall is my favorite time of the year, especially for cooking. The temperature drops, and I love to...
Quesitos de Guayaba
For many of you who have been following the Dining Traveler, you know that quesitos are one of my all-time favorite treats. Even better...
Fall Eats: Sweet Corn Flan Recipe
Sweet Corn Flan: A Fall Twist on a Classic Latin DessertWho loves corn as much as I do? Corn is one of my favorite...