{"product_id":"cocina-puerto-rico-recipes-from-my-abuelas-kitchen-to-yours","title":"Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela's Kitchen to Yours","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSan Juan native \n\u003cb\u003eMia Castro \u003c\/b\u003eis a professional chef and recipe writer. She has competed on \n\u003ci\u003eChopped\u003c\/i\u003e, Gordon Ramsey's \n\u003ci\u003eHell's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, and most recently, \n\u003ci\u003eBeat Bobby Flay\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Table of Contents: \u003cbr\u003e Bebidas (Drinks) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chocolatito Caliente con Queso \/ Cheesy Hot Chocolate \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Limonada Espumosa \/ Fizzy Limeade \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Con el Cafecito (With Coffee) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tostadas de Panadería con Mantequilla \/ Bakery-Style Buttered Toast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cremita de Maíz \/ Sweet Corn Porridge \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sabor y Sazón (Flavor and Seasoning) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adobo \/ Savory Dry Seasoning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Adobo Mojado \/ Garlicky Wet Rub \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ensaladas y Platos Refrescantes (Salads and Refreshing Dishes) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ensalada de Repollo al Ajillo \/ Garlicky Cabbage Salad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Guineítos o Yuca en Escabeche \/ Green Bananas or Yuca in Vinegary Onion Marinade \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Dips y Antipastos (Dips and Spreads) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mezcla \/ Party Sandwich Spread \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Dip de Camarones o Langosta al Limón \/ Zesty Shrimp or Lobster Dip \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Frituras (Fritters) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tostones \/ Twice-Fried Green Plantain or Breadfruit \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Arañitas \/ Little Plantain Spiders \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sopas y Asopaos (Soups and Stewy Soups) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caldo de Pescado \/ Fish Broth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Velvety Plantain Soup \/ Sopita de Plátano \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Habichuelas y Acompañantes (Beans and Side Dishes) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Habichuelitas Guisadas con Calabaza \/ Stewy Beans with Sweet Caribbean Pumpkin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Garbanzos Criollos con Chorizo \/ Creole Chickpea Stew with Chorizo \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Arroces al Caldero (Cauldron-Style Rice Mains) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caldo de Pescado \/ Fish Broth \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Velvety Plantain Soup \/ Sopita de Plátano​ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Salsitas de Abuela (Grandmother Sauces) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pique \/ Sweet and Tangy Hot Sauce \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ájili-Mójili \/ Hot and Sweet Chili Condiment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Carnes y Mariscos (Meats and Seafood) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nuggets de Mero \/ Crispy Grouper Nuggets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chillo Frito \/ Fried Red Snapper \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Guisos (Stews) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Salmorejo de Jueyes \/ Saucy Crab Stew \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Patitas de Cerdo con Garbanzos \/ Pig's Feet Stew with Chickpeas \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Postres (Desserts) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flan de Vainilla \/ Vanilla Bean Flan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e Flan de Coco Caramelizado \/ Caramelized Coconut Flan \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChef Gordon Ramsay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"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\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCocina Puerto Rico transports you to Borinquen--the Island of Enchantment--otherwise known as Puerto Rico. Or, to chef Mia Castro, home. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \n\u003cb\u003eAbuela's Sancocho (Root Veggie Stew with Plantain Dumplings)\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eSerenata de Bacalao (Saltfish Salad)\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003eArroz con Jueyes (Stewed Crab Rice)\u003c\/b\u003e, and \n\u003cb\u003eTembleque (Creamy Coconut Pudding)\u003c\/b\u003e bring the signature flavors of Puerto Rican cooking into your home, while dishes like \n\u003cb\u003eTropical Caprese Salad \u003c\/b\u003eand \n\u003cb\u003eCaribbean Passion Pie \u003c\/b\u003eintroduce some of Mia's modern tropical riffs. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.  \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781454958116, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/02\/2026 (EAN 9781454958116, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Castro, Mia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Union Square \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-02-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Caribbean \u0026amp; West Indian|Travel|Special Interest|Culinary|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Soups \u0026amp; Stews|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Meat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.05 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781454958116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781454958116\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154395365654,"sku":"SP-9781454958116","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781454958116_spiral.png?v=1774943691","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/cocina-puerto-rico-recipes-from-my-abuelas-kitchen-to-yours","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}