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 […]
Author: Abuelas Cuban Counter
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, […]
One Pot Meals for Easy Weeknight Dinners
We love cooking, but we don’t love cleaning a sink full of dishes at the end of it. One pot meals are one of the easiest ways to simplify dinner — everything cooks together, flavors build naturally, and cleanup is minimal. These are the kinds of recipes we rely on […]
Mother’s Day Dinner Ideas: Easy Menus to Celebrate Mom
This Mother’s Day, skip breakfast and brunch. Mom wants to sleep in and sip her coffee. Celebrate her by doing the thing she does for you and your family every night — cook her a delicious dinner. Nothing says “Thank you, Mami. I love you.” like giving her a night […]
One Pot Lemon Orzo Chicken (Cuban-Inspired)
This one pot lemon orzo chicken is simple, bright, and full of flavor with a subtle Cuban twist. The chicken is seasoned with our homemade sazón, giving it a deep, savory base with notes of paprika, cumin, and oregano. As it browns, it builds flavor in the pan that carries […]
Salmorejo (Silky Spanish Tomato Soup)
Salmorejo is a silky, refreshing cold tomato soup from southern Spain. It is similar to gazpacho, but richer, smoother, and more focused in flavor. Traditionally made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of sherry vinegar, this version is blended until creamy and chilled until perfectly cold. We […]
