Over 90 delicious, deeply personal recipes that tell the story of Puerto Rico's Stateside diaspora from America's first Puerto Rican food columnist, award-winning writer Illyanna Maisonet.

Includes index.

Introduction --Cooking traditions and flavors -- Frituras -- Beans, soups, and stews -- Seafood -- Poultry -- Pork -- Beef -- Rice and other grains -- Salads and sides -- Sweets and drinks.