Classic Cuban Rabo Encendido Recipe
Entree

Classic Cuban Rabo Encendido Recipe

Cuban Rabo Encendido is one of those slow-simmered dishes that fills your kitchen with warmth and comfort. This Cuban oxtail stew is rich, tender, and layered with flavor from sofrito, wine, and just the right touch of heat. This is the kind of meal Abuela made when she wanted to […]

Cuban Ham Croquetas
Appetizers

Croquetas de Jamon (Cuban Ham Croquettes)- Crispy & Irresistible!

Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – croquetas de Jamón are the bite-sized Cuban comfort food that never lasts long at any party. This easy, foolproof version captures Abuela’s golden croquettas with the perfect béchamel and just the right smoky touch of jamón. What is a Cuban Croqueta? […]

cuban sofrito recipe
Sauce

Cuban Sofrito Recipe

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 […]

merengue rum cake
Desserts

Cuban Rum Cake

Classic Cuban Rum Cake: Buttery, Moist, and Perfectly Sweet This Cuban Rum Cake is everything you want in a dessert. It is moist, buttery, and soaked in a sweet rum glaze that makes every bite unforgettable. Inspired by the cakes that graced every celebration, it’s the perfect finish to a […]

5 Tips for a Perfect Thanksgiving
Blog, Thanksgiving

5 Tips for a Perfect Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of our absolute favorite days of the year. We think hosting it is a badge of honor. What a wonderful blessing to be able to gather and host a meal for your favorite people on a day dedicated to gratitude. However we know that this “blessing” does […]

How to Cook and Serve Zoodles
Blog

How to Cook and Serve Zoodles

This post is dedicated to helping you learn how to cook and serve zoodles. Zucchini noodles make a great go-to healthy side dish. This is why they serve as the perfect base to many of our recipes. We love to use it in our weekly meal routine. This article will […]

Let’s Plan Your Labor Day Menu
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Labor Day Menu Ideas

This is a list of all our delicious Labor Day Menu ideas that will keep your day easy breezy and so delicious! Whether you are lounging by the pool or attending a patriotic parade, we’ve got you. We have quintessential recipes perfect for a long weekend. Labor Day is a […]

Brown Butter Chocolate Oat Cookies
Desserts

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is an easy to follow step by step that will give you some of the softest chewiest cookies ever. These brown butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are thick, chewy and irresistible. They are studded with chocolate and nuts but it’s the browned butter that […]

Quick Tuna Tostadas Recipe
Appetizers, Healthy Recipes

Quick Tuna Tostadas Recipe

This Quick Tuna Tostadas Recipe combines a crunchy corn tortilla with tender fresh tuna. These tostadas are Mexican inspired and celebrates fresh ingredients and delicious textures.  The fresh tuna is simply seasoned with soy, citrus and herbs. We start by slathering spicy chipotle crema over the tostada and topping the […]

The 8 Best Cuban Desserts
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The Best Cuban Desserts

Cuban desserts are all about balance. They are not overly sweet, can be creamy, and usually deeply nostalgic. These are the desserts Abuela brought out for birthdays, holidays, and long Sunday dinners, when the table was already full but everyone still said yes to one more bite. This guide isn’t […]