Cuban Sofrito Spaghetti or as our Abuelas would call it “Espagueti,” starts how all great Cuban dishes start off with – sofrito. As we all know, Cuban Sofrito, is at the base of all the dishes we know and love. It’s hard to name a Cuban dish that doesn’t start […]
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Instant Pot: Pan con Lechon
This Instant Pot: Pan con Lechon Recipe is a delicious hack to making a classic Cuban pork sandwich. It’s so easy to do! There are very few things that can bring people running to your house. Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches or Pan Con Lechon, is definitely one of them. It’s […]
Air Fryer Pollo Empanizado
This Air Fryer Chicken Tenders is an easy to do quick easy way to get dinner on the table. We love this recipe because it is a little reminiscent of Pollo Empanizado, which is literally “breaded” chicken. It’s breaded chicken that is perfectly fried. This recipe takes that and makes […]
Quick Cuban Congri Recipe
This Quick Cuban Congri Recipe is so easy you can throw it together on a weeknight in under 30 minutes. What is Cuban Congri Congri is a stable in the Cuban kitchen. It’s the perfect marriage of rice and beans. It’s also known as Moros y Cristianos and depending on […]
Bistec de Palomilla (The Classic Cuban Steak Recipe)
This Bistec de Palomilla Recipe is going to take you step by step to making a perfect classic cuban steak. We are breaking down for you what a palomilla is, where to find it, and how to season and cook it to its greatest potential. Want to see exactly how […]
Papas Fritas (Cuban French Fries)
This Papas Fritas Recipe is your guide to making the most perfect Cuban French Fries, or papitas as we love to call them. Is there anything better than homemade French fries? If your answer is yes then you’ve probably never tried Cuban papas fritas, or how we like to call […]
Tambor Cubano (Cuban Picadillo Shepard’s Pie)
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 […]
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)- Crispy & Irresistible!
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – croquetas de Jamón are the bite-sized Cuban comfort food that never lasts long at any party. This easy, foolproof version captures Abuela’s golden croquettas with the perfect béchamel and just the right smoky touch of jamón. What is a Cuban Croqueta? […]
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 […]
