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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Behind the Spoon
Latest Recipes
Appetizers
Authentic Cuban Empanadas (5 Ingredients!)
Dinners
Masitas de Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork Chunks)
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)
Dinners
Chuletas de Puerco (Cuban Pork Chops)
Soup + Stews
Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Soup + Stews
Crema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
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
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)
Soup + Stews
Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Soup + Stews
Crema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
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)
Appetizers
Malanga Chips (Taro Chips)
Soup + Stews
Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Soup + Stews
Crema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
Appetizers
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
Desserts
The BEST Chewy Fudgy Brownies
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)
Appetizers
Authentic Cuban Empanadas (5 Ingredients!)
Dinners
Chuletas de Puerco (Cuban Pork Chops)
Appetizers
Malanga Chips (Taro Chips)
Soup + Stews
Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Appetizers
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)
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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.
