Cuban Recipes
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 […]
Cranberry Guava Baked Brie is the perfect appetizer while you are hosting any dinner party or gathering. You can assemble it ahead of time and leave it in the fridge as long as you cover it with plastic wrap to avoid the pastry from hardening. It’s a show stopper. In […]
Christmas Congri is everyone’s favorite side dish. There is no other dish better assembled to accompany the pork on Noche Buena. It’s perfectly cooked rice married together with beans and just the right sprinkle of bacon fat. It’s just the right side to absorb all the delicious lechon drippings, which […]
Mary’s French Toast Casserole is the answer to your brunch dreams. This recipe is so good your kids will almost forget what day it is. This is a slap yo’ mama good recipe. This French Toast Casserole is very similar to a bread pudding. The difference is, it is loaded with […]
Coquito comes to the world via Puerto Rico. It is a seasonal signature Puerto Rican drink that symbolizes the coming of Christmas. You can think of it as a Puerto Rican eggnog. In Puerto Rican culture, it is a drink that celebrates “life, success, love and culture.” It’s name, Coquito, […]
This Crunchy Caramel Nut Brittle takes us back to Cuba. While we may not have been there, we have all heard stories from our parents or grandparents about the vendors that would spin candy along the shoreline. They called it Piruli de Nuez. This is our spin, and it just […]
Pumpkin Flan is a must have this fall. We are putting pumpkin in our coffee, in our candles, so why not put it in the flan? It has everything you love about a class Cuban flan, but with the added warmth and creaminess from the pumpkin. It’s the creamy twist […]
Green Bean Salad is the side dish of your dreams. It is easy to prepare and can be made ahead. In fact, it is even better made ahead of time, because it gives the green beans time to absorb the dressing overnight and will be extra delicious the next day. […]
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 […]
Picadillo stuffed pumpkin is the perfect fall dinner party dish. It takes all the Cuban flavor we love from Picadillo and perfectly blends with the earthy sweetness of the pumpkin. We especially love this idea because it really gives a classic Picadillo recipe a new life. There are a few […]
Chef Ani Mezerhane is married with two kids. Ani has been a love of food since she could walk. Read More »
I’m Cristy and I love TV, food and most of all croquetas. Read More »