If there is one flavor that instantly reminds us of growing up in a Cuban family, it’s guava. Guava shows up everywhere—from the pastelitos at the bakery to the guava and cream cheese we ate with crackers for merienda. It’s sweet, tropical and just a little tart, which also makes […]
Author: Abuelas Cuban Counter
Guava Cream Cheese Crinkle Cake
Imagine if a guava pastelito and a creamy bread pudding had a baby. Guava Cream Cheese Crinkle Cake is what you’d get. Crispy, buttery layers of phyllo are baked with a rich cream cheese custard and pockets of sweet guava, then finished with a simple syrup that soaks into the […]
Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower
Forget steamed cauliflower. This turmeric roasted cauliflower is golden and caramelized on the outside, tender on the inside, and finished with a bright, briny topping of olives, capers, fresh parsley and sweet golden raisins Roasting cauliflower at high heat completely transforms it. The edges become deeply browned and slightly crisp […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Tiramisu
This Cookie Tiramisu is a must try if you love a no bake dessert that is absolutely irresistible What is Cookie Tiramisu Cookie tiramisu is a playful take on the Italian classic that everyone loves. Thin crispy chocolate chip cookies are dipped in espresso and layered with a whipped and […]
Fresh Guava Salsa
This Fresh Guava Salsa is bright, colorful, and bursting with tropical flavor. Fresh guava is cut into small bite-sized pieces and tossed with fresh herbs and lime for the perfect summer salsa. Unlike recipes made with guava paste or guava jam, fresh guavas keep this salsa light and refreshing. Their […]
Creamy Black Bean Soup (Easy Recipe with Canned Beans)
This Creamy Black Bean Soup transforms simple pantry ingredients into a rich, velvety bowl of comfort. This creamy black bean soup reimagines simple canned beans into a bowl of comfort and flavor. Canned black beans are simmered with sweet onions, paprika, herbs and broth. The ingredients are blended together and […]
2026 Back to School Dinner Ideas
Survive Back to School madness with this 3-week dinner game plan. We’ve packed some of the best and simplest recipes into the start of school so you can pull off dinner with ease four nights a week. These meals are healthy, delicious and the best of all, most are ready […]
Mango Tarte Tatin (Easy French Upside-Down Mango Tart)
Move over apples! The classic French tarte tatin just found its perfect tropical partner: sweet, juicy mangoes. This Mango Tarte Tatin is our take on the classic French dessert. It’s a very fancy and French way to describe an upside down tart. In our recipe thick, juicy mango wedges are […]
Mango Panetela (Mango Pound Cake Recipe)
Mango Panetela is sweet and fruity with a delicious moist and crumbly texture. Fresh mango puree is folded into a simple pound cake batter and baked until golden brown. The result is a cake that works just as well for dessert as it does for breakfast with coffee or an […]
Memorial Day Recipes: Easy Ideas for Your Summer Cookout
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Summer is so close we can taste it. While we take time to remember those who dedicated their lives to serving our country, we also gather with family and friends to enjoy the long weekend and the start of summer. It’s the return of pool parties, […]
