Pollo a la Plancha is a staple. This recipe will walk you through making this very simple yet very delicious classic cuban recipe. This dish represents so much of what Cuban cooking is about. It is the quintessential Cuban restaurant dish, “pollo a la plancha” is always seasoned similarly then […]
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Sheet Pan: Roasted Vegetables
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables are the ultimate healthy and delicious side dish. This recipe is an easy step by step to roasting vegetables to delicious perfection. Roasted vegetables are the perfect sheet pan recipe. They can go with almost anything else you are making, and help check the box of […]
Cuban Arroz Imperial
This Arroz Imperial recipe will take you through step by step to building this delicious layered Cuban crowd pleaser. Arroz Imperial is a Cuban casserole that is just perfect for a special occasion or entertaining a large crowd. It is layers of rice, chicken, mayonnaise and cheese that come together […]
Our Abuelas Series
Abuela’s Counter was founded by Ani and I because of a deep love and respect for our Abuela’s and the other incredible women in our family. We immediately bonded over recipes and ingredients. However what really connected us was sharing our stories about our Abuelas and all the things they […]
Potaje de Chicharos Cubanos (Split Pea Soup)
This Potaje de Chicharos Cubanos Recipe is a step by step guide to building a hearty, delicious, and flavorful split pea soup. Potaje de Chicharos Cubanos is at the heart of the humble kitchen. It takes modest ingredients and brings them together to make something hearty and nourishing. Essentially it […]
Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves
Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves Recipe is a great guide to using the banana leaf in your day to day cooking. This recipe has an Island vibe thanks to its citrusy flavor and Caribbean presentation. Fish and veggies are seasoned with spices and bright herbs then wrapped in a banana […]
Fish Stew/Pescado en Salsa
Pescado en salsa is a fish stew cooked over the stove in a clay pot. A tomato based sofrito coats fresh fish and finished with fine herbs. The fish is cooked until it has absorbed all the surrounding flavors and is delicate and flaky. Imagine the taste of paella without […]
Yuca Fries
This Yuca Fries Recipe will show you how you can take your fresh or leftover yuca and transform it into something crispy and absolutely delicious. What Is Yuca Yuca, is the root of the cassava plant, It is a very starchy root vegetable. You will find it used in a […]
Truffle Mushroom Pasta
This Truffle Mushroom Pasta Recipe is decadent and delicious. Let us walk you through preparing the perfect romantic meal. We go crazy for simple recipe over here and this Truffle Mushroom Pasta is no different. It takes a handful of ingredients and marries them together in a way that elevates […]
Media Noche Sliders
Media Noche Sliders are a mini stack of all the things we love about a Cuban sandwich. Our favorite part? It’s definitely when we smother it in butter and bake it until the cheese has melted. Yum! Then you have the juicy ham, and it all makes for the perfect […]