Cuban Recipes
Sofrito is the soul of Cuban cooking. It is an aromatic base that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Our Abuela’s version is a balance of onions, peppers, garlic, and spices, sautéed slowly to build that unmistakable depth of flavor found in every true Cuban kitchen. What is Cuban Sofrito […]
This Pudin de Pan recipe with rum and caramelized bananas will take you step by step so you can make this delicious dessert at home. Pudin de Pan is always a favorite around here. It’s such a great dessert because you can really make it anything you like. It gives […]
This article is going to walk you through making the Perfect Cubano Sandwich. What is a Cubano Sandwich We have to believe that the Cubano was a sandwich created out of necessity and perfected by sheer brilliance. The reason we believe it was created out of necessity, is because we […]
This Cauliflower Congri Recipe will show you how to take a classic Cuban dish like congri and make it healthier and lighter. Our Abuelas would probably argue that this was not Cuban, and most certainly not something they would endorse. But Abuela sometimes a girl needs to eat a vegetable, […]
This Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe is the perfect guide to a classic feel good meal. Ropa Vieja is one of those dishes that is at the heart of Cuban cuisine. It is built from a classic sofrito with layers of flavors that always hits home. What is Ropa Vieja? Ropa […]
Crema de Malanga with Garlic Oil, is definitely an ode to a simpler time. With just a few simple ingredients malanga is transformed into a bowl of comfort. What is Crema de Malanga Growing up Cuban, malanga was cure to all tummy troubles in our houses. However, as grown women […]
Yaya’s Cuban Chicken Soup is the perfect recipe to help guide you in making the most delicious comforting chicken soup right at home. Chicken Soup is something that every family has in their arsenal. It doesn’t matter the culture. Chicken Soup transcends culture. Every family has their own unique spin […]
This Cuban Lentejas (Lentil Soup) Recipe is an easy to do one pot wonder that you can love all year long. It’s healthy and so delicious. Traditionally, if you have Lentejas, lentil soup, the first day of the New Year you would get good luck. Around here we think Lentejas […]
This Camarones Al Ajillo Recipe is going to take you step by step into garlic shrimp perfection. What is Camarones Al Ajillo Camarones Al Ajillo is a dish born and perfected in Spain. You could find this dish on almost any tapas restaurant you visit, and we would hope that […]
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 […]