Cuban Recipes
Tarta de Santiago is a divine dessert that is somewhere between a dense buttery tart and a crumbly cake. So light and delicious. It is more than just a beautiful treat, it stems from a special Spanish tradition. Tarta de Santiago is served all year round in Spain in honor […]
This Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe is the perfect guide to a classic feel good meal. Ropa Vieja literally means, old clothes, which we always thought was just such a funny way to refer to something so delicious. But old clothes is kind of perfect. This beef shreds just like old […]
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. Malanga was cure to all tummy troubles in our houses. However this was not just Cuban myth. Malanga is a root vegetable […]
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 […]
This Cuban Lentejas (Lentil Soup) Recipe is an easy to do one pot wonder that you can love all year long. It’s healthy and so delicious. Traditionally, if you have Lentejas, lentil soup, the first day of the New Year you would get good luck. Around here we think Lentejas […]
This Camarones Al Ajillo Recipe is going to take you step by step into garlic shrimp perfection. 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 you order it each time. […]
Huevos Fritos are good any time of the day. Naturally they are perfect for breakfast. A couple of huevos fritos, with a side of toast can never lead you wrong. But they can also be added into sandwiches at lunch, and of course can be the perfect finishing element to […]
Abuela’s 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. Abuela’s Picadillo is not just delicious. It is planted deep at […]
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 […]
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 […]