Author: Cristina Bustamante

Pollo a La Plancha Cuban Recipe

Classic Cuban Recipes: Pollo a la Plancha

Pollo a la Plancha is a staple. This recipe will walk you through making this very simple yet very delicious classic cuban recipe. This dish represents so much of what Cuban cooking is about.  It is the quintessential Cuban restaurant dish, “pollo a la plancha” is always seasoned similarly then […]

Sheet Pan: Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Sheet Pan: Roasted Vegetables 

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables are the ultimate healthy and delicious side dish. This recipe is an easy step by step to roasting vegetables to delicious perfection. Roasted vegetables are the perfect sheet pan recipe. They can go with almost anything else you are making, and help check the box of […]

Arroz Imperial Recipe

Cuban Arroz Imperial

This Arroz Imperial recipe will take you through step by step to building this delicious layered Cuban crowd pleaser. Arroz Imperial is a Cuban casserole that is just perfect for a special occasion or entertaining a large crowd. It is layers of rice, chicken, mayonnaise and cheese that come together […]

Our abuelas series

Our Abuelas Series

Abuela’s Counter was founded by Ani and I because of a deep love and respect for our Abuela’s and the other incredible women in our family. We immediately bonded over recipes and ingredients. However what really connected us was sharing our stories about our Abuelas and all the things they […]

Yuca Fries Recipe

Yuca Fries

This Yuca Fries Recipe will show you how you can take your fresh or leftover yuca and transform it into something crispy and absolutely delicious. What Is Yuca Yuca, is the root of the cassava plant, It is a very starchy root vegetable. You will find it used in a […]

Media Noche Sliders

Media Noche Sliders

Media Noche Sliders are a mini stack of all the things we love about a Cuban sandwich. Our favorite part? It’s definitely when we smother it in butter and bake it until the cheese has melted. Yum! Then you have the juicy ham, and it all makes for the perfect […]

Easy Egg Bites

Easy Egg Bites

These Easy Egg Bites are the answer to your breakfast prayers. They are so easy to do. No seriously, they are three ingredients and four steps. It doesn’t get easier than that. The better news is, they are also delicious. Your biggest problem will be making enough to please the […]

Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp

Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp

This Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp Recipe is a quick one pot meal that is healthy and so delicious. What is Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp Cauliflower rice with shrimp is a nod to the Cuban staple, Arroz con Camarones. While we are not opposed to making this just as it was […]

Berry Merry Mojito

Berry Merry Mojito

Our Berry Merry Mojito is our new Christmas Cocktail. It is filled with those traditional mojito flavors that you love, but more festive. Many people shy away from Mojitos because they are very sweet. Although we do add sugar to our Berry Merry Mojitos, a lot of the sweetness comes […]

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 […]