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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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 […]
Olive Oil Muffins (Magdalenas)
This Olive Oil Muffins Recipe will guide you through how to make soft fluffy muffins that have just the right balance of citrus. We love Magdalenas! It’s a love affair born in Spain. We both instantly fell in love with this simple little muffin that we found in each and […]
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 […]
Alita Oliva’s Roast Chicken
Alita Oliva’s Roast Chicken Recipe takes you step by step, so that you can make one of the world’s greatest comfort foods. This Roast Chicken is going to be an instant classic. Roast Chicken is just the quintessential comfort meal. A perfectly cooked roast chicken, could solve a lot of […]
Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp
This Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp Recipe is a quick one pot meal that is healthy and so delicious. What is Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp Cauliflower rice with shrimp is a nod to the Cuban staple, Arroz con Camarones. While we are not opposed to making this just as it was […]