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
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Traditional Cuban Pizza (Miami-Style Pizza Cubana)
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Camarones Enchilados (Cuban Shrimp Creole)
Appetizers
Authentic Cuban Chicken Empanadas
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Authentic Cuban Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef Recipe)
Soup + Stews
Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)
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Cuban Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken & Rice)
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Cuban-Style Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce
Side Dishes
Fufu de Platano (Cuban Boiled Mashed Plantains)
Guava
Guava Caramel Bread Pudding with Pecans
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Easy Guava Cheese Empanadas (4-Ingredients!)
Behind The Spoon
20 Easy Guava Recipes You Need To Make
Desserts
Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Guava Swiss Roll)
Guava
DIY Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (15-Minute Recipe!)
Dips + Sauces
Guava BBQ Sauce From Scratch
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Guava BBQ Glazed Chicken Wings
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The Best Guava Margarita (On The Rocks!)
Soup + Stews
Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)
Soup + Stews
Cuban Chicken Soup with Malanga (Sopa de Pollo)
Soup + Stews
Tender & Juicy Rabo Encendido (Cuban Oxtail Stew)
Soup + Stews
Tender Fricase de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Fricassee)
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Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
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Crema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
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Caldo Gallego (Galician White Bean Soup)
Soup + Stews
Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)
Appetizers
Mariquitas Cubanas (Fried Plantain Strips)
Appetizers
Authentic Cuban Chicken Empanadas
Side Dishes
15-Minute Pan-Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros)
Soup + Stews
Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)
Side Dishes
Authentic Cuban Tostones (Twice-Fried Plantains)
Side Dishes
Fufu de Platano (Cuban Boiled Mashed Plantains)
Appetizers
Quick 3-Ingredient Malanga Chips (Taro Chips)
Soup + Stews
Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Desserts
Boniatillo Con Coco (Cuban Sweet Potato Pudding)
Guava
Guava Caramel Bread Pudding with Pecans
Appetizers
Easy Guava Cheese Empanadas (4-Ingredients!)
Desserts
Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Guava Swiss Roll)
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The BEST Chewy Fudgy Brownies
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Easy Churros con Chocolate Caliente
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Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup
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Cuban Merenguitos (Meringue Cookies/Kisses)
Dinners
Traditional Cuban Pizza (Miami-Style Pizza Cubana)
Desserts
Boniatillo Con Coco (Cuban Sweet Potato Pudding)
Appetizers
Frituras de Maiz (Cuban Sweet Corn Fritters)
Appetizers
Mariquitas Cubanas (Fried Plantain Strips)
Appetizers
Tostones Rellenos (Cuban Stuffed Plantain Cups)
Appetizers
Easy Guava Cheese Empanadas (4-Ingredients!)
Desserts
Brazo Gitano de Guayaba (Guava Swiss Roll)
Dinners
Cuban-Style Churrasco with Chimichurri Sauce
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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.
