Whether on the island or in the U.S., Puerto Rican holiday tables will usually feature this popular rice dish: arroz con gandules. This easy and savory rice dish is made with a base of smoked ham ...

Arroz con gandules (rice and pigeon peas) is one of the staples of Puerto Rican cuisine. Depending on who you ask, it might even be considered the national dish. Needless to say, it's incredibly ...

“One by one we serve those who come,” he said. He also prepared arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican rice dish, in a 23-pound pot at the fest. He left Puerto Rico at age 17, he said. “I still ...

At Puerto Rican Fest, Casa Campo will serve arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), pernil (roasted pork), baked chicken, pinchos (chicken kabobs), chicharrónes (fried pork rinds) and ...

Rivera prepares the rice in a caldero, the covered pot frequently used in Puerto Rican kitchens. If you don’t have one, a Dutch oven or other favorite rice pot will do. If you’re lucky ...

One day, you may get slow-stewed chicken or crispy fried pork offered alongside rice and beans and ... Alcapurrias (stuffed fritters), arroz con gandules and Puerto Rican-style flan are just ...