Christmas Congri is everyone’s favorite side dish. There is no other dish better assembled to accompany the pork on Noche Buena. It’s perfectly cooked rice married together with beans and just the right sprinkle of bacon fat. It’s just the right side to absorb all the delicious lechon drippings, which […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guava Coconut Cookies
This Guava Coconut Cookies are going to be your new favorite! This recipe is a sweet guide to a really unique homemade cookie that is perfect for any occasion. However we really love them during the holiday season. There is something so uniquely perfect about the combination of guava and […]
Ani’s Cuban Black Beans
This Cuban Black Beans Recipe is a step by step guide to authentic traditional Cuban black beans. Cuban Black Beans are a staple. There is not a meal we can remember that didn’t have black beans on the table. There is a reason for it of course. As with most […]
Mojo Criollo
Mojo Criollo is a classic Cuban sauce that is so easy to do and even more delicious. This recipe is going to walk you through it, so you can make this super simple sauce that packs so much flavor. What is Mojo Criollo Mojo Criollo is commonly mistaken for Mojo […]
Cuban Yuca Con Mojo
This Easy Cuban Yuca con Mojo Recipe will take you step by step to making authentic delicious Cuban Yuca quickly. What is Yuca? Yuca is a root vegetable more commonly known as cassava or manioc. It’s a very versatile vegetable because you can fry it, boil it, mash it and […]
Cuban Mojo Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pernil)
This Cuban Mojo Roasted Pork Shoulder (Pernil) is going to take you step by step, with the goal of helping you achieve lechon nirvana. If there is anything that a Cuban should have, it is a classic cuban mojo pork recipe. This Slow Roasted Mojo Pork Shoulder Recipe is everything […]
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham has caused quite a stir for us this week. We got a phone call to partner with Tropical Fruit Boxes to curate a box of their delicious produce to coincide with some of our recipes. They have this amazing Pink Pineapple that they carry that absolutely […]