This Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe is the perfect guide to a classic feel good meal. Ropa Vieja is one of those dishes that is at the heart of Cuban cuisine. It is built from a classic sofrito with layers of flavors that always hits home. What is Ropa Vieja? Ropa […]
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Crema de Malanga with Garlic Oil
Crema de Malanga with Garlic Oil, is definitely an ode to a simpler time. With just a few simple ingredients malanga is transformed into a bowl of comfort. What is Crema de Malanga Growing up Cuban, malanga was cure to all tummy troubles in our houses. However, as grown women […]
Yaya’s Cuban Chicken Soup
Yaya’s Cuban Chicken Soup is the perfect recipe to help guide you in making the most delicious comforting chicken soup right at home. Chicken Soup is something that every family has in their arsenal. It doesn’t matter the culture. Chicken Soup transcends culture. Every family has their own unique spin […]
Camarones Al Ajillo
This Camarones Al Ajillo Recipe is going to take you step by step into garlic shrimp perfection. What is Camarones Al Ajillo Camarones Al Ajillo is a dish born and perfected in Spain. You could find this dish on almost any tapas restaurant you visit, and we would hope that […]
Abuela’s Cuban Picadillo
Abuela’s Cuban Picadillo is simply delicious. In fact, we would argue that a good plate of the Perfect White Rice, topped with this picadillo, and a perfectly runny egg on top is one of the best bites on the planet. What is Cuban Picadillo? Essentially, picadillo is ground beef mixed […]
Abuela’s Cuban Natilla
Abuela’s Natilla Recipe is going to be your step by step guide to reaching Cuban dessert heaven. You will find Natilla at the top of any Cuban Dessert list. If you know anything about Cuban dessert- you know there is some serious competition. Each bite is a creamy, luscious, spoonful […]
Passion Fruit Mousse
This Passion Fruit Mousse Recipe is going to be your dessert secret weapon. It is light but so creamy and delicious, you’re biggest problem will be trying to stop yourself. This super light and airy Passion Fruit Mousse is the perfect ending to any meal. Minutes after whipping and folding […]
Pollo Frito (Cuban Fried Chicken)
This Pollo Frito recipe will show you how to make finger licking good Cuban fried chicken. The mojo twist really brings such a great flavor and is the perfect compliment to the perfectly crispy chicken. What is Pollo Frito- It’s Cuban Fried Chicken Pollo Frito is literally fried chicken. However […]
Beef and Shrimp Skewers
This Beef and Shrimp Skewers Recipe will show you how to make the tastiest and simplest surf and turf meal right at home. In spanish we call these, Pinchos de Mar y Tierra. However you call them it is such a great and easy recipe. Nothing says special occasion like […]
Merengue Frosting
This Merengue Frosting Recipe is going to take you step by step to making a classic Cuban frosting for your next cake. Merengue is an absolute Cuban staple. If you are Cuban and grew up in Miami heading to a birthday party or Baptism, or any family gathering there was […]