Cuban Recipes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
If there’s one Cuban dish that proves simple ingredients can make something extraordinary, it’s Vaca Frita. Cuban Vaca Frita is tender shredded beef that is cooked until the edges are golden and crispy, then tossed with plenty of onions, garlic, and citrus for a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Vaca […]
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 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 […]