Author: Abuelas Cuban Counter

Grilled Avocado Recipe

Grilled Avocado

This Grilled Avocado Recipe is a guide to making an avocado in a whole new way. The grill takes the avocado to a new level Never have we ever met an avocado we didn’t like. It just might be nature’s most perfect creation. It’s sweet, savory and always hits the […]

Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham

Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham has caused quite a stir for us this week. We got a phone call to partner with Tropical Fruit Boxes to curate a box of their delicious produce to coincide with some of our recipes. They have this amazing Pink Pineapple that they carry that absolutely […]

The Perfect White Rice

The Perfect Cuban White Rice

The Perfect White Rice is one of the most underrated things in cooking. Most of the time, we are so focused on getting the entree recipe right, that is it easy to just glaze over our rice. It is an understandable mistake. But it is a mistake, nonetheless. A good […]

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates are such a great party trick to have up your sleeve. During hosting season, this is a great recipe to have on hand, because it is absolutely delicious and very easy to do. Think about it, is there anything better than walking into a party and finding […]

Cranberry Guava Sauce

Cranberry Guava Sauce

This Cranberry Guava Sauce is going to be a little Cuban twist to your traditional regular Cranberry Sauce. It’s going to be perfect for Thanksgiving or just a regular weekday Chicken! What is Cranberry Guava Sauce Allow us to properly introduce you to Cranberry Guava Sauce. This is a side […]

Creamy Potato Malanga Mash Recipe

Creamy Potato Malanga Mash

Something wonderful happens when a carb meets a carb. It’s hard to describe. That’s what is happening here with this Creamy Potato Malanga Mash. It’s almost sinful. Something about these two starchy worlds colliding together into one tangy creamy bite. Is it getting hot in here? Like many Cuban exiles […]

Cuban Mojo Marinade

Cuban Mojo Marinade Recipe

This Cuban Mojo Marinade Recipe is fresh out of Abuela’s kitchen. It is the heart of Cuban flavor. This mojo marinade recipe is going to change the way you mojo going forward. Abuela’s Cuban Mojo Marinade Recipe is a total flavor punch into any recipe. There is nothing like fresh […]

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Welcome to Our Counter

From the moment Ani and I started cooking together, we have been sharing stories of our childhood.  We were both very fortunate enough to have grown up surrounded by strong, independent, caring, amazing women.  We both had Abuelas that led by example.  Abuelas that could make you feel loved without […]

Arroz con Pollo

Cuban Arroz Con Pollo

Learn how to make traditional Cuban arroz con pollo just like Abuela. Easy, comforting, and packed with flavor! Want to see exactly how Abuela’s Arroz con Pollo comes together? Watch the step-by-step video below to follow along with us in the kitchen. From searing the chicken to that golden, flavorful […]

Caldo Gallego Recipe

Abuela’s Caldo Gallego

Abuela’s Caldo Gallego Recipe is a guide to making this Spanish white bean and chorizo stew. This recipe will help you make one of our favorite comfort foods. What is Caldo Gallego Caldo Gallego literally translates to “Galician broth”. It is a traditional soup dish from Galicia, Spain. It is […]