Growing up in a Cuban family meant hand-held treats were very common. From pastelitos de guayaba to ham croquetas, there were always goodies to be enjoyed. These Cuban empanadas are no exception. Traditionally, empanadas come from Latin America and Europe. They’re like cousins to turnovers or dumplings, but with a Latin twist. People from different…
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Authentic Cuban Sofrito Recipe & How to Cook with It
Cuban sofrito is the aromatic base of Cuban recipes. It typically consists of green bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Other secondary ingredients include tomatoes, pimientos, chorizo, ham, spices, and herbs. Recipes that use sofrito includes picadillo, arroz con pollo, Cuban beans, rice, soups, stews, beef, chicken, seafood, and more!
Continue ReadingMasitas de Puerco (Cuban Fried Pork Chunks)
Growing up in a Cuban family, I was fortunate to be exposed to rich flavors and aromas that defined our culinary heritage. From succulent Cuban roast pork (Lechon Asado) to flavorful Chuletas de Puerco (Cuban pork chops), and from smoky Cuban pollo asado to the tender strands of Cuban ropa vieja, each dish held a…
Continue ReadingThe BEST Chewy Fudgy Brownies
Rich and decadent, chewy, fudgy brownies with crackly tops and crispy edges. You and your family won’t get enough of these super fudgy brownies that you can make all in one bowl. You’ll never buy another box mix again!
Continue ReadingCuban Chicken Soup with Malanga (Sopa de Pollo)
I’ll be honest, I hate soup as a kid. HATED. Whenever my mom would say she was making sopa de pollo for me because I was sick, it felt like punishment. Homemade chicken soup was boring to me. That was until I became an adult and learned to appreciate it in all its glory. Now…
Continue ReadingTender & Juicy Rabo Encendido (Cuban Oxtail Stew)
Growing up in a Cuban household meant enjoying delicious stews and comfort foods all week long. Staples like sopa de pollo, carne con papas, and ropa vieja were the norm. Rabo encendido was no exception. What is Rabo Encendido? Rabo encendido [pronounced rrah-boh ehn-sehn-dee-doh] is an oxtail stew made in a flavorful beef-tomato broth that’s…
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