About A Sassy Spoon

For nearly 10 years, A Sassy Spoon has been a go-to destination for bold, flavorful recipes rooted in the comforting essence of Cuban and Latin cuisine.

Founded in 2016 by Jamie Silva, a Miami native and first-generation Cuban-American, A Sassy Spoon was born out of a desire to preserve the traditional dishes she grew up with while making them more accessible to home cooks everywhere.

You don’t need fancy ingredients, a culinary degree, or hours in the kitchen to enjoy these recipes. What you do need? A little curiosity, a love for flavor, and maybe a few extra maduros on the side. 😉

Read more about Jamie.

What You’ll Find Here

• Authentic Cuban classics like ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, and frijoles negros
• Sweet staples like pastelitos de guayaba, flan de queso, and other nostalgic desserts
• Creative Cuban-inspired twists like Cuban sliders, guava caramel bread pudding, and spins on Latin comfort food
• Step-by-step tutorials and kitchen essentials to help you feel confident cooking Cuban staples for the first time—or the hundredth
• Recipes influenced by Miami’s rich cultural melting pot, delivering cozy Latin-inspired flavors with every bite

Our Recipe Philosophy

Many of these recipes started the way Jamie learned to cook: by watching her mom cook “a ojo” in the kitchen and use “un poquito” of this or that. Today, she translates those instinctive, passed-down techniques into tested, repeatable recipes that work.

Every dish is cooked, tested, and photographed in Jamie’s home kitchen. Her goal is to make sure that if you’re craving Abuela’s food or discovering Cuban cuisine for the first time, you’ll walk away with something delicious, doable, and full of soul.

Want to learn more about how recipes are developed and tested? Read our Editorial Policy.

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