Cuban Recipes
Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Summer is so close we can taste it. While we take time to remember those who dedicated their lives to serving our country, we also gather with family and friends to enjoy the long weekend and the start of summer. It’s the return of pool parties, […]
We love cooking, but we don’t love cleaning a sink full of dishes at the end of it. One pot meals are one of the easiest ways to simplify dinner — everything cooks together, flavors build naturally, and cleanup is minimal. These are the kinds of recipes we rely on […]
We love cooking, but we don’t love spending all our time in the kitchen — especially during the week. 30 minute meals are one of the best ways to get through busy weeknights when there’s not a minute to spare. These are the kinds of recipes that are simple, flavorful, […]
Leftover night doesn’t have to feel like an afterthought. In our house, it’s often one of the easiest and most satisfying dinners of the week. It is a chance to turn any of the week’s meals into something new without starting from scratch. In fact, Cuban cooking has always embraced […]
These are some of our favorite budget friendly Cuban dinners. Feeding a family right now feels heavier than it used to. Groceries cost more, quick takeout adds up fast, and even the basics seem to stretch the budget further than we’d like. But home cooking has always been one of […]
With a big matchup coming up between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers, rivalry is in the air. Fans are choosing sides, talking roots, and repping their teams with pride. But in Cuban homes, rivalry doesn’t just live on the field. We love to bring it to the kitchen. […]
Black beans are one of the most important staples in Cuban cooking. They are comforting, versatile, and always worth making extra. Whether you’re simmering a traditional pot on a Sunday or pulling together something quick on a weeknight, black beans can stretch into multiple meals without ever feeling repetitive. These […]
Getting back into a weekday routine can feel overwhelming, especially when school, activities, and busy schedules all start picking up. During these times, deciding what to cook can feel like the hardest part of the day. We wanted to bring you four easy weekday meals are meant to simplify dinner […]
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 […]
As we said in our first, Classic Cuban Series Blog, we are on a mission. The mission has always been to try to help preserve the recipes that we grew up making and enjoying with our Abuelas. Our Abuelas instilled in us a sense of pride when it comes to […]