A Sassy Spoon
Cuban + Latin-inspired recipes for home cooks
From my Cuban-American kitchen to yours
Hola! I’m Jamie.
Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon. Here you’ll find approachable Cuban and Latin-inspired recipes for the home cook!
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Latest Recipes
Soup + Stews
Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)
Dinners
Miami-Style Cuban Sandwich Recipe (Cubano)
Soup + Stews
Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)
Dinners
Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Dinners
Cuban Stuffed Peppers (Ajies Rellenos)
Soup + Stews
Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup)
Soup + Stews
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
Dinners
Sweet Plantain Pan Fried Gnocchi
Behind The Spoon
20 Easy Guava Recipes You Need To Make Right Away
Guava
DIY Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (15-Minute Recipe!)
Dips + Sauces
Guava BBQ Sauce From Scratch
Guava
Guava BBQ Glazed Chicken Wings
Guava
The Best Guava Margarita (On The Rocks!)
Desserts
Guava Jam Bars with Coconut Macadamia Oat Crumble Topping
Guava
Torticas de Guayaba (Guava Jam Thumbprint Cookies)
Guava
Pastelitos de Guayaba + Queso (Guava Cheese Pastries!)
Soup + Stews
Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)
Soup + Stews
Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)
Soup + Stews
Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup)
Soup + Stews
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
Soup + Stews
Potaje de Lentejas (Cuban Lentil Soup)
Soup + Stews
Fricase de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Fricassee)
Soup + Stews
Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)
Soup + Stews
Tamal en Cazuela (Cuban Tamal Casserole)
15-minutes or less
Yuca Chips (Cassava Chips)
Side Dishes
How To Make Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Soup + Stews
Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)
Soup + Stews
Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)
Thanksgiving Sides
Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans and Marshmallows
Soup + Stews
Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup)
Soup + Stews
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
Dinners
Sweet Plantain Pan Fried Gnocchi
Desserts
Easy Churros con Chocolate Caliente
Desserts
Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup
Desserts
Cuban Merenguitos (Meringue Cookies/Kisses)
Desserts
Easy Rum Toffee Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Cookies
Paniqueques/Queques Cubanos (Molasses Cookies)
Desserts
Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)
Desserts
Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milks Cake)
Breakfast
Homemade Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing
15-minutes or less
Yuca Chips (Cassava Chips)
Desserts
Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup
Soup + Stews
Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)
Appetizers
Frituras de Malanga (Malanga Fritters)
Dinners
Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Desserts
Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)
Drinks
15 Minute Creamy Coquito with Rum (Puerto Rican Staple)
Dinners
Cuban Stuffed Peppers (Ajies Rellenos)
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Dinners
Easy & Authentic Cuban Picadillo
Learn how to make flavorful and authentic Cuban picadillo at home with this simple 30-minute recipe. Made stovetop, it features ground beef, tomato sauce, select spices, olives, and raisins. Serve with rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
