Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela's Kitchen to Yours

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Biographical Note: San Juan native Mia Castro is a professional chef and recipe writer. She has competed on Chopped, Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen, and most recently, Beat Bobby Flay, on which she did beat Bobby...

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Biographical Note:
San Juan native Mia Castro is a professional chef and recipe writer. She has competed on Chopped, Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen, and most recently, Beat Bobby Flay, on which she did beat Bobby Flay. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she has also apprenticed in Las Vegas for Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, and José Andrés. Mia lives in New York and work as a full-time social media content developer, recipe writer, and TV personality.

Table of Contents:

Sample Table of Contents:
Bebidas (Drinks)

  • Chocolatito Caliente con Queso / Cheesy Hot Chocolate

  • Limonada Espumosa / Fizzy Limeade

Con el Cafecito (With Coffee)

  • Tostadas de Panadería con Mantequilla / Bakery-Style Buttered Toast

  • Cremita de Maíz / Sweet Corn Porridge

Sabor y Sazón (Flavor and Seasoning)

  • Adobo / Savory Dry Seasoning

  • Adobo Mojado / Garlicky Wet Rub

Ensaladas y Platos Refrescantes (Salads and Refreshing Dishes)

  • Ensalada de Repollo al Ajillo / Garlicky Cabbage Salad

  • Guineítos o Yuca en Escabeche / Green Bananas or Yuca in Vinegary Onion Marinade

Dips y Antipastos (Dips and Spreads)

  • Mezcla / Party Sandwich Spread

  • Dip de Camarones o Langosta al Limón / Zesty Shrimp or Lobster Dip

Frituras (Fritters)

  • Tostones / Twice-Fried Green Plantain or Breadfruit
  • Arañitas / Little Plantain Spiders

Sopas y Asopaos (Soups and Stewy Soups)

  • Caldo de Pescado / Fish Broth

  • Velvety Plantain Soup / Sopita de Plátano

Habichuelas y Acompañantes (Beans and Side Dishes)

  • Habichuelitas Guisadas con Calabaza / Stewy Beans with Sweet Caribbean Pumpkin

  • Garbanzos Criollos con Chorizo / Creole Chickpea Stew with Chorizo

Arroces al Caldero (Cauldron-Style Rice Mains)

  • Caldo de Pescado / Fish Broth

  • Velvety Plantain Soup / Sopita de Plátano​

Salsitas de Abuela (Grandmother Sauces)

  • Pique / Sweet and Tangy Hot Sauce

  • Ájili-Mójili / Hot and Sweet Chili Condiment

Carnes y Mariscos (Meats and Seafood)

  • Nuggets de Mero / Crispy Grouper Nuggets

  • Chillo Frito / Fried Red Snapper

Guisos (Stews)

  • Salmorejo de Jueyes / Saucy Crab Stew

  • Patitas de Cerdo con Garbanzos / Pig's Feet Stew with Chickpeas

Postres (Desserts)

  • Flan de Vainilla / Vanilla Bean Flan

  • Flan de Coco Caramelizado / Caramelized Coconut Flan



Review Quotes:

"I've seen firsthand what Mia can cook up in a kitchen, and every dish I tasted had her passion on the plate. I have no doubt now with this incredible cookbook, you'll not only be transported to Puerto Rico, but also get a taste of what made her one of the most inspiring chefs in my kitchen."

-- Chef Gordon Ramsay

Review Quotes:

"Chef Castro's lively and wide-ranging debut collection pays homage to her Puerto Rican roots and her grandmother's home cooking...Those nostalgic for their home cuisine and those new to Puerto Rican fare will be equally taken with this expansive collection"-- Publisher's Weekly

Publisher Marketing:
Cocina Puerto Rico transports you to Borinquen--the Island of Enchantment--otherwise known as Puerto Rico. Or, to chef Mia Castro, home. 

Mia spent her early career working under prestigious chefs such as José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Wolfgang Puck, and later cooked for exclusive clients worldwide as a private chef. In 2020, unexpectedly grounded in New York City, she found herself craving the foods of her native Puerto Rico. Over daily FaceTime calls (that sometimes stretched for hours) with her beloved Abuela Sara in San Juan, Mia collected the time-honored recipes that represent her family's homeland. Now, applying her professional knowledge, she has expertly adapted these dishes for you to re-create in any American home kitchen.

Cocina Puerto Rico covers everything from salads, fritters, and soups to seafood, meat, and rice dishes to sweets, including re-creations of favorites from the island's traditional panaderías (bakeries). Classics like Abuela's Sancocho (Root Veggie Stew with Plantain Dumplings), Serenata de Bacalao (Saltfish Salad), Arroz con Jueyes (Stewed Crab Rice), and Tembleque (Creamy Coconut Pudding) bring the signature flavors of Puerto Rican cooking into your home, while dishes like Tropical Caprese Salad and Caribbean Passion Pie introduce some of Mia's modern tropical riffs.

Featuring photography shot at Abuela's house in San Juan, iconic landmarks throughout Puerto Rico, and a design inspired by the sun-washed alleyways of Old San Juan, this book is a true trip to the Island of Enchantment. Whether you want to explore a new destination, savor a unique cuisine, or immerse yourself in vibrant culture and rich history--Cocina Puerto Rico is your way in. 



Review Citations:

  • Booklist 01/01/2026 (EAN 9781454958116, Hardcover)
  • Publishers Weekly 02/02/2026 (EAN 9781454958116, Hardcover)

Author: Castro, Mia
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-02-10
BISAC: Cooking|Regional & Cultural|Caribbean & West Indian|Travel|Special Interest|Culinary|Cooking|Courses & Dishes|Soups & Stews|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Meat
Weight: 3.05 lbs
ISBN: 9781454958116
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781454958116