Author: Abuelas Cuban Counter

Crispy Caramel Brittle

Crunchy Caramel Nut Brittle

This Crunchy Caramel Nut Brittle takes us back to Cuba. While we may not have been there, we have all heard stories from our parents or grandparents about the vendors that would spin candy along the shoreline. They called it Piruli de Nuez. This is our spin, and it just […]

Caramel Nut Brittle Recipe

Pumpkin Flan

Pumpkin Flan is a must have this fall. We are putting pumpkin in our coffee, in our candles, so why not put it in the flan? It has everything you love about a class Cuban flan, but with the added warmth and creaminess from the pumpkin. It’s the creamy twist […]

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad is the side dish of your dreams. It is easy to prepare and can be made ahead. In fact, it is even better made ahead of time, because it gives the green beans time to absorb the dressing overnight and will be extra delicious the next day. […]

Butter Herb Roasted Turkey

Butter Herb Turkey Breast

Butter Herb Turkey Breast is a great recipe to have up your sleeve. It is the simpler and quicker version of our Whole Roasted Turkey. There is no marinating, no brining. It’s a just season and roast kind of recipe. Turkey breast gets a bad rap for being dry and […]

Pumpkin Picadillo Recipe

Picadillo Stuffed Pumpkin

Picadillo stuffed pumpkin is the perfect fall dinner party dish. It takes all the Cuban flavor we love from Picadillo and perfectly blends with the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin. We especially love this idea because it really gives a classic Picadillo recipe a new life. There are a few […]

Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe is going to be the cherry on top of your Thanksgiving table. After all, you can’t exactly call it Thanksgiving if sweet potatoes aren’t present. This recipe is a new spin on a typical Sweet Potato Casserole. It breaks down the traditional casserole and gives […]

Cuban Stuffing Recipe

Cuban Stuffing

Cuban Stuffing is this beautiful marriage of an American tradition with Cuban flavors. It takes so many Cuban ingredients to create this new spin on stuffing that you absolutely must try. The Roots of Cuban Stuffing This Cuban Stuffing Recipe is a big injection of Cuban flavor on a classic […]

Creamy Spinach

Creamy Greens

This Creamy Greens Recipe is going to walk you through making a delicious side dish that is packed with greens that everyone will love. There is no better way to get your veggies in. You are going to love these dreamy Creamy Greens. Usually the vegetables on the Thanksgiving table […]

How to Roast a Pumpkin

How to Roast a Pumpkin

This article will teach you how to roast a pumpkin, so that you can see how truly easy it actually is. It’s a step by step that will have you roasting like a pro. Perfect for the season of warm soups and pies. Tis the season for pumpkins in everything. […]

Pumpkin Spice Brie

Pumpkin Spice Baked Brie

This Pumpkin Spice Baked Brie Recipe is what you have been looking for. It is the perfect addition to any appetizer spread, or to serve on or alongside your Charcuterie Board. (We love assembling Charcuterie Boards, check out our latest one HERE) It’s the perfect appetizer for a dinner party. […]