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). […]
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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 […]
Cuban Chicken Vaca Frita
This Cuban Chicken Vaca Frita Recipe is a step by step guide to making one of the most delicious Cuban dishes. What is Chicken Vaca Frita Chicken Vaca Frita is essentially shredded chicken sauteed and cooked to crispy perfection in a bed of onions, garlic and other seasonings. The seasonings […]
Cuban Arroz Con Leche Recipe
This Cuban Arroz con Leche Recipe is going to walk you through step by step to achieving the perfect Cuban rice pudding. We cracked the code, and can guarantee that this recipe is your ticket to making the richest creamiest most delicious arroz con leche out there. Arroz Con Leche […]
Chocolate Natilla
This Chocolate Natilla is an easy to follow recipe that will help you make this classic Cuban dessert with a chocolate twist. Chocolate Natilla is a Cuban dessert recipe that was born out of necessity. If you are familiar with Cuban dessert, you may have noticed that there isn’t a […]
Cuban Carne Con Papas
Cuban Carne Con Papas (Cuban Beef Stew) is a classic Cuban recipe that just fills the soul. This is one of those traditional Cuban dishes you just want to serve in a bowl and curl up with on the couch while eating. It is comfort food at its finest. The […]
