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Lobster Fra Diavolo (Lobster in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Saveur kitchen assistant Victoria Cannizzo's cousin Catherine Arturi Seco gave us the recipe for this spicy seafood pasta.
Pernil Asado (Roast Pork Shoulder)
We adapted the recipe for lechón, a roasted whole pig, for pork shoulder.
Piononos (Fried Plantain Meat Pies)
These fried pies are stuffed with a classic Puerto Rican picadillo of spiced ground beef, tomatoes, and olives.
Sofrito
This multipurpose seasoning base forms the foundation of numerous dishes in Puerto Rico.
Rosemary Popovers
Goose fat enriches these savory popovers.
Mofongo con Salsa de Tomate (Mashed Plantains with Tomato Sauce)
Mashed with bacon and garlic, this plantain dish is served with a quick tomato sauce.
Christmas Goose With Stuffing
This recipe for roast goose comes from executive chef Brian Alberg of the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Arroz con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
This satisfying rice dish is great served alongside roast pork or pasteles.
Pasteles (Green Banana and Pork Tamales)
These flavorful tamales are sold from street stands during the holidays in Puerto Rico.
Whole Roasted Branzino with Fennel and Onions
Whole roasted fish dishes like this flavorful one are traditionally served on Italian-American feast days.
Goose Liver Terrines
A tart Concord grape gelée offsets the richness of these goose liver terrines.
Bacalaítos Fritos con Bacalao Guisado (Codfish Fritters with Cod Salsa)
Salt cod does double duty in this fritter topped with piquant cod salsa.
Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)
Coconut and rum flavor this tropical eggnog.
Almojábanas (Cheese Fritters)
These frituras, or fritters, are a popular snack in Puerto Rico.
Escarole Soup
Escarole lends sweet depth to this comforting soup from Saveur executive editor Dana Bowen.