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Classic Cuban Rabo Encendido Recipe
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Classic Cuban Rabo Encendido Recipe

This Classic Cuban Rabo Encendido Recipe is going to take you step by step so you can make this delicious comforting dish at home. Rabo Encendido or braised oxtail, is one of the most rich and delicious classic Cuban dishes. There is a heavy African and Caribbean influence but tastes […]

Cuban Ham Croquetas
Appetizers

Croquetas de Jamon (Cuban Ham Croquettes)

Croquetas de Jamon are as close to biting into heaven as we can get. They are fried to crisp perfection on the outside, and moist and soft and salty delicious on the inside. It’s the perfect balance. A Cuban Ham Croqueta has the power to instantly transform your mood, because […]

cuban sofrito recipe
Sauce

Cuban Sofrito Recipe

A good Cuban Sofrito Recipe is really the secret to elevating almost any Cuban recipe you are going to make. So while don’t want to put any pressure on your cuban sofrito, it is kind of a big deal. What is Cuban Sofrito A Cuban Sofrito is the foundation of […]

merengue rum cake
Desserts

Cuban Rum Cake

This Cuban Rum Cake Recipe is going to walk you step by step to creating a delicious sweet treat right at home. This cake is an ode to the birthday cakes we grew up with. I remember being a little girl and going with my mom to pick up the […]

Better Cheddar Cheese Dip
Appetizers, Gameday

Better Cheddar Cheese Dip

Better Cheddar Cheese dip is going to be your next go-to appetizer. Chances are you will be making this so often you will have this recipe memorized in a couple months.  What is Better Cheddar Cheese Dip Sharp and tangy cheddar cheese is studded with walnuts and herbs. The ingredients […]

Easy Banana Bread Recipe
Brunch, Desserts

Easy Banana Bread

This Easy Banana Bread recipe is the one you want to make the simplest yummiest banana bread you’ve ever had. Gone are the days of being sad to watch your bananas go bad. This recipe will have you loving those overripe bananas! Why Make This Easy Banana Bread We feel […]

Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
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Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

This Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo is a little Cuban spin on a classic Gumbo recipe that is easy to do and so delicious. What is Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo The Latin and Southern kitchen share many similarities. The Cuban kitchen attributes many recipes to “la cocina criolla” or […]

Our Best Cauliflower Recipes -
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All Our Best Cauliflower Recipes

These are our Best Cauliflower Recipes that will help you find your favorite way to incorporate this amazing vegetable into your menu. Why You Should Add Cauliflower to Your Diet Whether we like it or not, vegetables are an important part of any well balanced diet. They provide so many […]

Cuban Rum Martini Recipe
Cocktail, New Year's Dinner

The “Alina” Cuban Rum Martini

A delicious play on a martini named after Fidel’s courageous rebellious daughter, Alina. When Gio Gutierrez, of Chat Chow TV, stopped by our counter to talk all things End of Summer Dinner Party, he very kindly showed us how to make three cocktails. This Cuban Rum Martini, or the Alina […]

Mojo Marinade or Mojo Criollo
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Mojo Marinade vs Mojo Criollo

Mojo Marinade and Mojo Criollo can be easily confused. They are both used regularly in Cuban cooking, but they actually both serve different functions. We wanted to take a brief moment to help you understand what each one is and what they can be used for. Mojo Marinade This is […]

The Perfect Noche Buena Recipe
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A Perfect Noche Buena Menu

This post is dedicated to the Perfect Noche Buena Menu. A time where families gather to celebrate Christmas Eve with all the traditional latin fixings that we all know and love. What is Noche Buena Essentially, Noche Buena is a Christmas Eve celebration for mostly all latin or Spanish communities. […]

Kale Mushroom White Bean Soup
Healthy Recipes, Soups

Mushroom Kale White Bean Soup

This Mushroom Kale White Bean Soup is a delicious recipe that is both warm and fresh while also being so filling. The white beans and mushrooms really go a long way to in keeping you full, not to mention all the incredible vitamins and nutrients you are sneaking in. The […]