Author: Abuelas Cuban Counter

huevos fritos

Huevos Fritos

Huevos Fritos are good any time of the day. Naturally they are perfect for breakfast. A couple of huevos fritos, with a side of toast can never lead you wrong. But they can also be added into sandwiches at lunch, and of course can be the perfect finishing element to […]

Cuban Picadillo- Ground Beef Recipe

Abuela’s Picadillo

Abuela’s Picadillo is simply delicious. In fact, we would argue that a good plate of the Perfect White Rice, topped with this picadillo, and a perfectly runny egg on top is one of the best bites on the planet. Abuela’s Picadillo is not just delicious. It is planted deep at […]

frijoles colorados

Frijoles Colorados

This Frijoles Colorados Recipe will guide you in how to make this classic Cuban dish of sofrito with red beans and chorizo. This recipe is in essence, the beautiful marriage of red beans with chorizo. It’s hard to explain. There is something special about taking a bite of these deliciously […]

Abuela's Natilla Recipe

Abuela’s Cuban Natilla

Abuela’s Natilla Recipe is going to be your step by step guide to reaching Cuban dessert heaven. You will find Natilla at the top of any Cuban Dessert list. If you know anything about Cuban dessert- you know there is some serious competition. Each bite is a creamy, luscious, spoonful […]

Passion Fruit Mousse

Passion Fruit Mousse

This Passion Fruit Mousse Recipe is going to be your dessert secret weapon. It is light but so creamy and delicious, you’re biggest problem will be trying to stop yourself. This super light and airy Passion Fruit Mousse is the perfect ending to any meal. Minutes after whipping and folding […]

Pollo Frito

Pollo Frito (Cuban Fried Chicken)

Pollo Frito, or Fried Chicken, is one of those foods sent down to us from the heaven. Pollo Frito has a way of bringing you right back home. It’s comfort food. It is it’s own love language. This Pollo Frito recipe is a special one. Cristy’s family has been making […]

green herb dipping sauce

Herb Dipping Sauce

This Green Herb Dipping Sauce is somewhere between a chimichurri and a salsa verde. Such an easy and delicious sauce you can just to have handy all week. It’s the perfect sauce for anyvegetable or protein. Or add more lemon and some vinegar and it becomes a delicious vinaigrette for […]

Beef and Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Beef and Shrimp Skewers

This Beef and Shrimp Skewers Recipe will show you how to make the tastiest and simplest surf and turf meal right at home. In spanish we call these, Pinchos de Mar y Tierra. However you call them it is such a great and easy recipe. Nothing says special occasion like […]

Merengue

Merengue Frosting

This Merengue Frosting Recipe is going to take you step by step to making a classic Cuban frosting for your next cake. Merengue is an absolute Cuban staple. If you are Cuban and grew up in Miami heading to a birthday party or Baptism, or any family gathering there was […]

merengue rum cake

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 […]