Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains

1 review

I love a quick weeknight dinner, especially when the whole family loves it. This dish has tasty Caribbean flavors, and the plantain chips on top are a big hit. We love this with smoked sausage, but it's also delicious with spicy chicken sausage. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil

Imagine this: You're sitting on the beach, sun shining, waves crashing and a mojito in your hand when the most...


Jerk-Seasoned Air-Fryer Potatoes

1 review

As a spicy food lover, this is a simple way to enjoy the Jamaican jerk flavor profile in a meatless...


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Oxtail Soup

3 reviews

This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...


Yuca Frita con Mojo

Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


Air-Fryer Plantains

Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I've had so much amazing Caribbean food, but tostones have always been a favorite...

Jerk-Seasoned Meat Loaves

1 review

I wanted meat loaf but also something unique, so I decided to spice up my usual recipe by using Jamaican...


Cubano Macaroni Salad

2 reviews

One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...


Air-Fryer Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

These sweet, spicy air-fryer pork chops can be thrown together in minutes, but they definitely don't taste that way. Served...


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Cuban Sandwich Burgers

2 reviews

My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the...

Slow-Cooker Beef Barbacoa

3 reviews

I love this beef barbacoa because the meat is fall-apart tender and the sauce is smoky, slightly spicy and so...


Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme

3 reviews

I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...


Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

2 reviews

These sweet, spicy chops can be thrown together in minutes, but they definitely don't taste like it. Serve them with...


Deep-Fried Cookies

1 review

My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...


Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew)

1 review

Featuring a pretty golden-red color and comforting flavor, this chicken stew will be a welcome entree at any celebration. It's...

Cuban Ropa Vieja

1 review

I love having this as a go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at...


Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches

5 reviews

For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of the meat with...


Tostones

Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...


Easy Ropa Vieja Stew

10 reviews

Use your slow cooker for this meaty Cuban classic, which offers bold flavors without a lot of hands-on time. —Denise...


Jamaican Pork Tenderloin

2 reviews

This recipe is perfect for barbecues and parties! A spicy citrus marinade adds plenty of flavor to the tenderloin overnight....


Jamaican Jerk Turkey Wraps

6 reviews

After tasting these spicy wraps at a neighborhood party, I got the recipe. The grilled turkey tenderloin and light jalapeno...


Easy Cuban Picadillo

13 reviews

My girlfriend gave me this delicious recipe years ago. I’ve made it ever since for family and friends, and they...


Mama’s Puerto Rican Chicken

5 reviews

My mom has a vast repertoire of recipes, and this extra-crispy, spiced-up chicken is the best one of the bunch....


Mango-Pineapple Chicken Tacos

4 reviews

I lived in the Caribbean when I was a child. Every time I make this yummy chicken, the fresh tropical...

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Sofrito

Sofrito is a base frequently used in many Puerto Rican recipes to add bold flavor. Its texture and appearance is...


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Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

17 reviews

This delicious stew makes a hearty supper with a lighter touch. The leaner cut of meat, herbs and seasonings and...


Caribbean Chicken Stew

1 review

I lived with a family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up...


Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

5 reviews

Tembleque, or coconut pudding, brings back so many memories of the days my family would vacation in Puerto Rico to...


Cuban Breakfast Sandwiches

3 reviews

Grab hold of breakfast time by serving these warm, energy-boosting sandwiches. The hearty helping of protein will help keep hunger...


Peppered Cilantro Rice

4 reviews

This colorful confetti rice is a traditional dish in Puerto Rico. We enjoy it in the summer alongside grilled shrimp...