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10/07/2026

Australian rack of lamb getting the House of Gem treatment… 👀🔥 Stay tuned for the finished plate!

What would YOU pair these chops with? Drop your perfect side below! 👇🍽️

¡Ensalada de coditos que sabe a casa! 🇵🇷🥣 Cremosa, sabrosa y lista para acompañar lo que sea… ¿o te la comes solita como...
10/04/2026

¡Ensalada de coditos que sabe a casa! 🇵🇷🥣 Cremosa, sabrosa y lista para acompañar lo que sea… ¿o te la comes solita como yo? 😋

10/04/2026

Bacalaitos - A mi manera 💥

Cod Fritters 🇵🇷

🐟 Ingredients

1 lb salted cod, unsalted and shredded
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp achiote oil or paprika
1 clove garlic or garlic powder
1 ají dulce
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup cubanelle pepper
1/4 cup onion
1 small bunch cilantro
1 tbsp sofrito
1/2 tsp ground oregano
Salt (if you’re not using the cod water)
1 1/2 cups water (preferably the cod water), adjust as needed for texture

🔥 How to desalt the cod

1. Rinse the salted cod, and let it soak overnight.
2. Boil it for 10 minutes.
4. Shred it into small pieces.

🥣 Preparing the batter

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.
2. Add the APF and then the water little by little until the batter is not too runny, not too thick.
3. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes.

🍳 Frying the bacalaitos

1. Heat oil to 350°F.
2. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil, leaving space between them.
3. Fry until golden and crispy, 2–3 minutes per side.
4. Drain on paper towels and ENJOY!

10/02/2026

I said “just one”… then the guava and cheese changed our plans. 😂🇵🇷

10/01/2026

We Vibin’ Mi Gente!

Heartfelt thanks to all who supports “House of Gem.”

Every like, comment, share, and kind word means so much to me. 💎

Stay tuned for more recipes, cooking tutorials, and delicious moments from my kitchen to yours! 🍽️


09/30/2026

That first bite tastes like home. 🇵🇷✨

💕 Flaky pastelillitos filled with sweet guava and creamy cheese, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Be honest… how many are you eating in one sitting? 👀

💕 Pastelillitos crujientes rellenos de dulce de guayaba y queso crema, con un poquito de azúcar en polvo por encima.

Sean sinceros… ¿cuántos se comerían de una sentada? 👀

09/26/2026

Hello Fall! 🍁

I put stuffed gnocchi in meatball soup… and now I might never make it any other way. 🤤🍲

Little meatballs, veggies, spinach, and a creamy broth with tomato and mozzarella stuffed gnocchi in every spoonful. This is the kind of dinner that calls for a second bowl. 🥄

09/26/2026

Welcome Fall! 🍁

I put stuffed gnocchi in meatball soup… and now I might never make it any other way. 🤤🍲

Little meatballs, veggies, spinach, and a creamy broth with tomato and mozzarella stuffed gnocchi in every spoonful. This is the kind of dinner that calls for a second bowl. 🥄

09/21/2026

Puerto Rican comfort food without spending all day in the kitchen! 🇵🇷❤️

Goya Foods pork pasteles served with arroz con gandules and crispy tostones—because no boricua plate is complete without the perfect sides! 🤤🔥

Have you tried Goya pasteles? I found them Walmart, and they certainly hit the spot!

What do YOU call these little flavor bombs? 🌶️🫑Sweet—not spicy—and packed with flavor! They’re essential for authentic P...
09/18/2026

What do YOU call these little flavor bombs? 🌶️🫑

Sweet—not spicy—and packed with flavor! They’re essential for authentic Puerto Rican sofrito. 🇵🇷

1️⃣ Ají dulce
2️⃣ Ají gustoso
3️⃣ Cachucha peppers

Tell me what you call them where you’re from! 👇🏽

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