Growing up, pasteles were a special treat that we didn't get often. A savory pie of sorts, they're typically eaten during the holidays in Puerto Rican households. While my mom usually hosted Christmas ...

1. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil. 2. Add achiote seeds and heat until seeds have sizzled for about a minute and oil turns orange. Careful not to burn. • In a large deep skillet, heat achiote oil ...

Love 'me or hate 'me, it just wouldn't be Easter without Marshmallow Peeps. But if your Easter basket overfloweth with those bright colored confections you may be looking for a fun way to use them up ...

Pasteles are wrapped green banana stuffed meat pastries, traditionally served during the Christmas season in Puerto Rico. Keep the banana and yautîa chunks in a large pot of cold water mixed with the ...

Forget about chocolate eggs and cookies, decorate a pretty pastel layer cake for Easter. This Easter-themed cake is very easy to make and only requires a little concentration with lots of creative ...

Sometime during the beginning of November in Puerto Rico and around the diaspora, families come together and make a party out ...

If you grew up in the south, then you know that these little snacks were a must-have for any bridal or baby shower. In this video, Ivy shows you how to easily make iconic homemade pastel butter mints.