In my Cuban family, pudin de pan (bread pudding) was always Mami’s favorite but I wanted to give it a delicious new twist. Enter my guava caramel bread pudding with candied pecans! Just like my guava jam bars, this recipe is a nod to my roots with a modern kick. Instead of raisins (no thank…
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Tostones Rellenos (Cuban Stuffed Plantain Cups)
Look, I don’t know about you but plantains are basically a love language in my Cuban family (not to be mistaken with fluffy white rice which is in our DNA – ha!). When I tell you these tostones rellenos were a hit in my house, let’s just say there wasn’t a single one left! Tostones…
Continue ReadingEasy Guava Cheese Empanadas (4-Ingredients!)
When you grow up in a Cuban family, enjoying a slice of cream cheese stacked on top of a slice of guava paste is a rite of passage. Once you taste that sweet combo, you’ll never be the same. I felt the same way when I tasted these delicious guava cheese empanadas. ¡Que rico! Now,…
Continue ReadingCamarones Enchilados (Cuban Shrimp Creole)
In 1975, my mom bought a Cuban paperback cookbook. She had only been living in Miami for less than 5 years and didn’t even have a car! She had walked to a nearby pharmacy and picked up this little gem. This cookbook had a BUNCH of Cuban recipes including Arroz Con Pollo, Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic…
Continue Reading20 Easy Guava Recipes You Need To Make
What is Guava? Guava is a sour-sweet tropical fruit that is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. There are several varieties of guava fruits but the most common one taste like a mix between a strawberry and a lemon. Learn more about guava in the article be!
Continue ReadingAuthentic Cuban Chicken Empanadas
Growing up in a Cuban family meant Saturday mornings included trips to the local Cuban bakery to pick up pastries, croquetas, and more. Empanadas were no exception. But, picture this: tender shreds of seasoned chicken thighs, reminiscent of the flavors found in the classic Cuban arroz con pollo, inside of subtly sweet pork lard-infused Cuban…
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