This Cookie Tiramisu is a must try if you love a no bake dessert that is absolutely irresistible What is Cookie Tiramisu Cookie tiramisu is a playful take on the Italian classic that everyone loves. Thin crispy chocolate chip cookies are dipped in espresso and layered with a whipped and […]
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Fresh Guava Salsa
This Fresh Guava Salsa is bright, colorful, and bursting with tropical flavor. Fresh guava is cut into small bite-sized pieces and tossed with fresh herbs and lime for the perfect summer salsa. Unlike recipes made with guava paste or guava jam, fresh guavas keep this salsa light and refreshing. Their […]
30 Minute Meals for Easy Weeknight Dinners
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, […]
Easy Lentil Salad (Fresh, Simple, and Make-Ahead)
This lentil salad is one of those recipes that works for everything: a quick lunch, a light dinner, or something to have in the fridge throughout the week. It’s fresh, simple, and made with ingredients that come together easily but still feel satisfying. Why Add Lentils to Your Diet? Lentils […]
Instant Pot Cuban Boliche (Chorizo Stuffed Pot Roast)
There are certain Cuban dishes that feel like an occasion, and boliche is one of them. Traditionally, this chorizo-stuffed beef roast is slow-simmered until tender in a rich tomato-based sauce, filling the kitchen with that unmistakable delicious aroma. This Instant Pot Cuban Boliche keeps all the depth and comfort of […]
Gameday Rivalry Cuban Style: Pan con Bistec vs Pan con Lechon
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. […]
All the Things to do with Black Beans
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 […]
The Best Cuban Desserts
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 […]
Classic Cuban Recipe Series: Bistec de Palomilla
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 […]
Easy Pan con Bistec Recipe
Pan con Bistec is a Cuban classic that turns a simple steak sandwich into something unforgettable. It’s thinly sliced bistec, caramelized onions, crispy potato sticks, and a squeeze of lime come together for sandwich perfection. Every bite captures that comforting, flavorful nostalgia of a walk-up Cuban café. This is going […]
