The image features the cover of Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet from Gneiss Spice, showing a hand holding three seafood-stuffed fried turnovers that highlight authentic Puerto Rican cuisine against a dark backdrop.
A book spread for Gneiss Spice’s "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" pairs a left-page foreword in black on white with right-page photos of roasted meat, fried chicken, sides, and a hand holding soft-serve ice cream.
Two pigs stand in a muddy, leaf-strewn enclosure near a wooden fence, under cloudy skies. "Pork" appears on the right, evoking flavors from Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet, offered by Gneiss Spice.
A collage features someone scooping ice cream, a smiling woman in pink, King’s Cream’s exterior, a flavors menu, and Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet—classic recipes from Gneiss Spice in every scoop.
The table of contents in "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" from Gneiss Spice features sections like Frituras, Beans, Soups, Seafood, Poultry, Pork, Beef, Rice, Salads, Sides & Sweets with recipe page numbers.
Halibut fillets simmer with tomatoes, green olives, and onions in a Puerto Rican-inspired dish from "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" (Gneiss Spice); the Mojo Isleño recipe appears on the right.
A serving of grilled pinchos skewers with lemon wedges is plated beside a foil-wrapped skewer. The recipe, Pinchos with Guava BBQ Sauce, comes from "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" (Gneiss Spice).
Step-by-step photos show pasteles being made—mixing, spooning dough on banana leaves, and folding—next to Puerto Rican recipes on a white page inspired by Gneiss Spice’s Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet.
Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet (Gneiss Spice) stands upright on a table, its cover featuring hands with Puerto Rican stuffed pastries. Wooden dishes and a bottle nearby invite you to discover authentic recipes.
The image features the cover of Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet from Gneiss Spice, showing a hand holding three seafood-stuffed fried turnovers that highlight authentic Puerto Rican cuisine against a dark backdrop.
A book spread for Gneiss Spice’s "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" pairs a left-page foreword in black on white with right-page photos of roasted meat, fried chicken, sides, and a hand holding soft-serve ice cream.
Two pigs stand in a muddy, leaf-strewn enclosure near a wooden fence, under cloudy skies. "Pork" appears on the right, evoking flavors from Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet, offered by Gneiss Spice.
A collage features someone scooping ice cream, a smiling woman in pink, King’s Cream’s exterior, a flavors menu, and Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet—classic recipes from Gneiss Spice in every scoop.
The table of contents in "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" from Gneiss Spice features sections like Frituras, Beans, Soups, Seafood, Poultry, Pork, Beef, Rice, Salads, Sides & Sweets with recipe page numbers.
Halibut fillets simmer with tomatoes, green olives, and onions in a Puerto Rican-inspired dish from "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" (Gneiss Spice); the Mojo Isleño recipe appears on the right.
A serving of grilled pinchos skewers with lemon wedges is plated beside a foil-wrapped skewer. The recipe, Pinchos with Guava BBQ Sauce, comes from "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet" (Gneiss Spice).
Step-by-step photos show pasteles being made—mixing, spooning dough on banana leaves, and folding—next to Puerto Rican recipes on a white page inspired by Gneiss Spice’s Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet.
Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet (Gneiss Spice) stands upright on a table, its cover featuring hands with Puerto Rican stuffed pastries. Wooden dishes and a bottle nearby invite you to discover authentic recipes.

Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook by Illyanna Maisonet


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James Beard Award Winner

Recipes that travel through time and across oceans

Diasporican is more than a cookbook—it's a love letter to Puerto Rican food and the people who carry it with them, wherever they go. Award-winning writer Illyanna Maisonet shares over 90 heartfelt recipes, from iconic dishes like Arroz con Gandules and Pernil to personal favorites like BBQ Guava Pinchos and Flan de Queso.

As the first Puerto Rican food columnist in the U.S., Maisonet uses food to trace the complex story of migration, identity, and resistance. With family stories, historical context, and stunning photography woven throughout, Diasporican is both a visual feast and a cultural archive.

Whether you're reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Puerto Rican cooking for the first time, these recipes invite you in.

Spices to pair with this cookbook:

  • Adobo Seasoning: A pantry essential for seasoning meats and vegetables
  • Sazón Blend: Brings bold color and flavor to rice and stews
  • Mexican Oregano: Earthy and bright, used in sofrito and marinades
  • Cumin: A warm, grounding spice in many bean and rice dishes
  • Bay Leaf: Adds depth to slow-cooked stews and braises
  • Smoked Paprika: For BBQ sauces, rubs, and roasted vegetables