A Sassy Spoon
Cuban + Latin-inspired recipes for home cooks
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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Cuban Recipes
Cuban food is a rich, hearty melting pot of Spanish, African, and other Caribbean cuisines. The majority of recipes are slow-cooked, sautéed, and/or tomato-based with spices like cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. From arroz con pollo to classic flan, I absolutely love sharing my favorites here for you and your family.
New to Cuban cooking? Click here to learn more about the epitome of comfort food!
Latest Recipes
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
Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken & Rice Recipe)
Dinners
Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Recipe)
Dinners
Easy & Authentic Cuban Picadillo
Dinners
Pinchos De Pollo (Easy Cuban-Style Chicken Skewers)
Guava
DIY Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (15-Minute Recipe!)
Behind The Spoon
20 Easy Guava Recipes You Need To Make Right Away
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
Sopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup)
Soup + Stews
Potaje de Garbanzo (Cuban Chickpea Stew)
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)
Soup + Stews
Rabo Encendido (Cuban Oxtail Stew)
Soup + Stews
Carne con Papas (Cuban Beef Stew)
Soup + Stews
Sopa de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Soup)
Side Dishes
Moros y Cristianos/Arroz Congri (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)
Side Dishes
Arroz Blanco (How To Make White Rice – 2 Ways!)
Side Dishes
Cuban Rice and Beans Recipe (Arroz con Frijoles Negro)
Side Dishes
Easy Arroz Amarillo (Spanish Yellow Rice)
Side Dishes
Yuca Fries (Yuca Frita)
Side Dishes
Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)
Side Dishes
Cuban Yuca with Mojo
Side Dishes
Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)
Desserts
Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)
Desserts
Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milks Cake)
Desserts
Majarete (Cuban Sweet Corn Pudding)
Desserts
6-Ingredient Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan)
Desserts
Mango Bars with Coconut Oatmeal Shortbread Crust
Desserts
Guava Jam Bars with Coconut Macadamia Oat Crumble Topping
Desserts
Arroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)
Desserts
Easy Key Lime Pie with Maria Cookie Crust
Dinners
Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Desserts
Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)
Dinners
Cuban Stuffed Peppers (Ajies Rellenos)
Desserts
Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milks Cake)
Desserts
Majarete (Cuban Sweet Corn Pudding)
Desserts
6-Ingredient Flan de Queso (Cream Cheese Flan)
Dips + Sauces
5-Ingredient Easy Mango Salsa Recipe
Dinners
Pinchos De Pollo (Easy Cuban-Style Chicken Skewers)
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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.
