Girl Meets Fire

This Sopa de Plátano (Plantain Soup) is smooth, comforting, and full of savory flavor. Roasting the plantains first adds subtle sweetness and depth, making this Puerto Rican-inspired soup perfect for cozy meals, make-ahead lunches, or freezer-friendly dinners.

This is one of those recipes that looks simple…
but holds a lot of meaning.
Homemade Puerto Rican adobo is the seasoning that shows up everywhere—
from chuletas to arroz con gandules to a hot plate of tostones.
Making it yourself means you control the salt, the flavor, and the blend.
And yes, it's only a few steps.
Recipe is live—link in bio.

Biftec Encebollado, or Puerto Rican Steak and Onions, is the perfect weeknight dinner—budget-friendly, easy, and full of flavor. Thin-cut steak seared to perfection, sweet caramelized onions, and a simple pan sauce (a splash of beer makes it extra tasty!) come together in under an hour. Pair it with arroz mamposteao, arroz con habichuelas, or mofongo for a classic Puerto Rican meal that's comforting, satisfying, and family-approved.