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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. This recipe is another example of how versatile Cuban food is. As we said, this dish finds its roots in Spain. Spanish […]

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. There is something about making a […]

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. Cuban Camarones Enchilados is basically shrimp thrown into a Sofrito. So really you are just cooking your onions, and peppers in the seasoning, throwing in […]

Abuela's Mojo Turkey
Entree, Thanksgiving

Abuela’s Cuban Mojo Turkey

Our Abuela’s Cuban Mojo Turkey Recipe is a step by step guide to making a turkey this Thanksgiving (or any day). This turkey recipe is so easy to follow, and the Mojo injects a level of flavor that is hard to resist. Abuela’s Cuban Mojo Turkey can you transport you […]

Cuban Tostones Recipe
Sides

Abuela’s Cuban Tostones

This Cuban Tostones Recipe is a guide to making Cuban fried plantains right at home. Easy to follow and so delicious. Let’s jump in. Why do we love Cuban Tostones? A tostone is a smashed and fried plantain. A plantain, or a green plantain, is a type of cooking banana. […]