tarta de santiago
Desserts

Tarta de Santiago

Tarta de Santiago is a divine dessert that is somewhere between a dense buttery tart and a crumbly cake. So light and delicious. It is more than just a beautiful treat, it stems from a special Spanish tradition. Tarta de Santiago is served all year round in Spain in honor […]

cauliflower congri
Entree, Healthy Recipes, Sides

Cauliflower Congri

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, […]

Classic Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe
Entree

Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe

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
Soups

Crema de Malanga with Garlic Oil

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 […]

Lamb Chops
Entree

Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri

This Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri are going to be your go to recipe for when you want to really impress at a dinner party. When you want to really impress, Lamb Chops are your go-to move. There’s something so special about Lamb Chops. They definitely bring a certain elevation […]

Yaya's Chicken Soup Recipe
Healthy Recipes, Soups

Yaya’s Cuban Chicken Soup

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 […]

Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas
Desserts

Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas Recipe is a quick guide to making a creamy and fresh treat. Easy to come together and so delicious. The Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas are such a great easy dessert. What we love most about these Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas is that they […]

shrimp salad
Appetizers, Healthy Recipes

Shrimp Salad

This Shrimp Salad recipe is a light fresh recipe that is quick and easy to make. A great way to keep things simple and healthy during the week What is Shrimp Salad When you think of shrimp salad, you may think that it is very similar to chicken salad. Well, […]

Lentil Soup Recipe
Healthy Recipes, Soups

Cuban Lentejas (Lentil Soup)

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 […]