This Tambor Cubano Recipe is a delicious Cuban spin on Shepard’s Pie. It is layers of picadillo and sweet mashed plantains that come together to be a delicious meal. What is Tambor Cubano Tambor Cubano is one of those dishes that starchy carb-y dreams are made of. Tambor Cubano is […]
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Quick Cuban Tres Leches Cake Recipe
This Quick Cuban Tres Leches Cake Recipe will absolutely blow you away for two reasons. First, it is so delicious and creamy and good. The second, it will take you less than 10 minutes to pull together. You will make this for your next dinner party, special event or pot […]
Croquetas de Jamon (Cuban Ham Croquettes)
Croquetas de Jamon are as close to biting into heaven as we can get. They are fried to crisp perfection on the outside, and moist and soft and salty delicious on the inside. It’s the perfect balance. A Cuban Ham Croqueta has the power to instantly transform your mood, because […]
Instant Pot: Cuban Ropa Vieja
This Instant Pot Cuban Ropa Vieja recipe is just what you need to get a classic Cuban dish ready in under an hour. What is Cuban Ropa Vieja Ropa Vieja is a quintessential Cuban recipe. It literally translates to old clothes. However it is shredded beef built on the foundation […]
Classic Cuban Recipes: Vaca Frita
Classic Cuban Recipes: Vaca Frita is one of the first recipes in our series of Classic Cuban dishes. What is Cuban Vaca Frita Cuban Vaca Frita, which translates to “fried cow” is one of our favorites, which is why we have two different versions (Check out our Pollo Vaca Frita). […]
Cuban Plantains Recipe (Platano Maduros)
This Cuban Plantains Recipe (Platano Maduros) is a step by step to making a classic side dish that can accompany just about anything. What are Cuban Plantains (Platano Maduros) Platanos Maduros are a Cuban staple. Sweet plantains are made from ripe green plantains. Think about it like this, the darker […]
Sopa de Cebolla
Sopa de Cebolla is a classic Cuban recipe, that is not usually associated with Cuban cooking at all. People usually tend to associate onion soup with French Onion Soup. However this dish centered around layers and layers of caramelized onions is at the heart of Cuban cooking. How so? Think […]
Cuban Style Ceviche
This Cuban Style Ceviche Recipe is going to become your new summer staple. It’s is simple and very fresh and what else could you want out of a summer appetizer. Traditionally Cuban ceviche is served as an appetizer with saltine crackers. Mostly it’s eaten with hot sauce on the side. […]
Arroz Con Salchichas
This Arroz Con Salchichas Recipe is an ode to some of the great men in our life. Arroz con Salchichas is “un plato de refugio.” It’s a dish born out of necessity. It dates back to the time when Cubans began to come to the United States in the 60s. […]
Mango Pastelitos
This Mango Pastelito Recipe is going to be your next summer staple. If you visit any ventanita in Miami you will see a box filled with a variety of pastelitos. They have all the favorites. You will see Pastelitos de Carne, Queso, and of course Guayaba. Pastelitos de Guayaba or […]