This Cauliflower Congri Recipe will show you how to take a classic Cuban dish like congri and make it healthier and lighter. Our Abuelas would probably argue that this was not Cuban, and most certainly not something they would endorse. But Abuela sometimes a girl needs to eat a vegetable, […]
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Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe
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 […]
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 […]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Empanadas Recipe is a quick guide to making a creamy and fresh treat. Easy to come together and so delicious. The Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas are such a great easy dessert. What we love most about these Strawberry and Cream Cheese Empanadas is that they […]
Cuban Lentejas (Lentil Soup)
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 […]
Huevos Fritos
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 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 […]