This Cuban Rice Salad is a twist on a classic dish. It’s packed with crunchy and fresh veggies that help bring it a whole new life. Growing up, my grandmother made rice every single day. Yes, even if there were mashed potatoes or French fries, she also made rice. The […]
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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 […]
Macho Salsa
This Macho Salsa Recipe is not for the faint of heart. It is a twist on the Mexican Salsa Macha but with less spice and almond for crunch. Do you have what it takes to try our Macho Salsa Recipe? This is our spinoff on Mexico’s incredibly spicy and delicious […]
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)
Croquetas de Jamon are as close to biting into heaven as we can get. They are fried to crisp perfection on the outside, and moist and soft and salty delicious on the inside. It’s the perfect balance. A Cuban Ham Croqueta has the power to instantly transform your mood, because […]
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 […]
Easy Tomato Soup Recipe
There is something so comforting about a warm tomato soup. Just the thought of dunking a grilled cheese into a rich delicious pool of summer ripened tomatoes is bliss. But the tomato soup has to be right. Not all Tomato Soups are created equal. For us it’s important that the […]
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 […]
Tropical Ceviche
Put this Tropical Ceviche Recipe on your list for things to make this summer. This Tropical Ceviche includes all the flavors of a summer in Miami and is the perfect contrast. It is the cool light fresh bite to help you beat the heat. It has fresh fish, tons of […]
Papas Gratinadas (Potatoes Au Gratin)
This Papas Gratinadas Recipe is a cheesy delicious Cuban twist on potatoes au gratin. Easy to follow and is a great side dish for a big holiday or even just a regular week day. Who doesn’t love Potatoes Au Gratin? Papas Gratinadas really are such a great side to serve […]