Dining in Puerto Rico reflects the island's mixture of Caribbean ... meat or vegetables atop mashed plantains; pasteles are made of mashed banana (or yucca) and stuffed with pork, chicken or ...

They’re a popular beachside snack in Puerto Rico but can easily be made at home. Serve them as an appetizer or alongside a fresh salad for a light meal. Pasteles are a labor-intensive but ...

Made from meat and guineo and wrapped in banana leaves, pasteles are typically eaten during the holidays. For three generations, Tere Foods in Isabela, Puerto Rico has specialized in making pasteles.