The Perfect White Rice
Sides

The Perfect Cuban White Rice

The Perfect White Rice is one of the most underrated things in cooking. Most of the time, we are so focused on getting the entree recipe right, that is it easy to just glaze over our rice. It is an understandable mistake. But it is a mistake, nonetheless. A good […]

Bacon Wrapped Dates
Appetizers, New Year's Dinner

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates are such a great party trick to have up your sleeve. During hosting season, this is a great recipe to have on hand, because it is absolutely delicious and very easy to do. Think about it, is there anything better than walking into a party and finding […]

Cranberry Guava Sauce
Appetizers, Sauce, Sides, Thanksgiving

Cranberry Guava Sauce

This Cranberry Guava Sauce is going to be a little Cuban twist to your traditional regular Cranberry Sauce. It’s going to be perfect for Thanksgiving or just a regular weekday Chicken! Cranberry Sauce and Thanksgiving are a very traditional pairing. But sometimes you have to take something traditional and just […]

Creamy Potato Malanga Mash Recipe
Sides, Thanksgiving

Creamy Potato Malanga Mash

Something wonderful happens when a carb meets a carb. It’s hard to describe. That’s what is happening here with this Creamy Potato Malanga Mash. It’s almost sinful. Something about these two starchy worlds colliding together into one tangy creamy bite. Is it getting hot in here? Like many Cuban exiles […]

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Welcome to Our Counter

From the moment Ani and I started cooking together, we have been sharing stories of our childhood.  We were both very fortunate enough to have grown up surrounded by strong, independent, caring, amazing women.  We both had Abuelas that led by example.  Abuelas that could make you feel loved without […]

Arroz con Pollo
Entree

Cuban Arroz Con Pollo

Cuban Arroz Con Pollo is just so classic. In most Cuban families, this is a dish that is prepared pretty regularly. It is the “go-to” for larger family gatherings. It does make sense. It can all be done in one pot, and you can really make a lot of food […]

Caldo Gallego Recipe
Soups

Abuela’s Caldo Gallego

Abuela’s Caldo Gallego Recipe is a guide to making this Spanish white bean and chorizo stew. This recipe will help you make one of our favorite comfort foods. What is Caldo Gallego Caldo Gallego literally translates to “Galician broth”. It is a traditional soup dish from Galicia, Spain. It is […]

abuela's classic cuban flan
Desserts

Abuela’s Classic Cuban Flan

Abuela’s Classic Cuban Flan Recipe is a step by step guide to perfecting one of the most delicious Cuban desserts. Flan is a staple, and it is a staple for a reason. It is such a luscious decadent bite but never over the top. What is a Cuban Flan We […]

Abuela's Camarones Enchilados
Entree

Abuela’s Cuban Camarones Enchilados

Our Abuela’s Cuban Camarones Enchilados Recipe is a step by step guide to building a classic Cuban dish that everyone in the family can enjoy. What Is Camarones Enchilados Cuban Camarones Enchilados a Cuban Shrimp Creole. It is basically shrimp thrown into a Sofrito with a little kick. Sofrito is […]