Welcome to the best marinade you’ll ever make! Growing up in a Cuban family, you basically marinate EVERYTHING with mojo criollo. From pollo a la plancha to lechon asado and palomilla steak, this tangy garlic-citrus marinade infuses meats with a burst of tangy goodness, perfect for grilling, roasting, and pan-frying. I’ve been enjoying mojo criollo…
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Cuban Black Bean Soup (Sopa de Frijol Negro)
Living in Miami means you’re surrounded by Cuban restaurants on every corner. And let me tell you, they know how to make a mean black bean soup down here. Walk into any Cuban restaurant here and you’re bound to find it on the menu, next to the Cuban Chicken Soup with Malanga (Sopa de Pollo)…
Continue ReadingCuban Arroz Con Pollo (Cuban Chicken & Rice)
Cuban arroz con pollo! A classic, one-pot rice dish made with chicken, rice, tomato sauce, bell peppers, and spices. The best comfort food!
Continue ReadingAuthentic Cuban Tostones (Twice-Fried Plantains)
As a kid, I used to watch Mami make tostones (and sweet plantains!) for the family. There were somehow ALWAYS plantains in the house. It’s almost like they would just magically appear. It was always on the grocery list. To me, tostones are the perfect side dish for just about any comfort food. Plus they…
Continue ReadingBrazo Gitano de Guayaba (Guava Swiss Roll)
Growing up in a Cuban family, I’d go to the bakery with my mom every weekend. We’d grab croquetas and pastelitos but on the rare occasion, we’d grab a slice of a guava jelly roll cake or brazo gitano. Brazo gitano, which translates to “gypsy’s arm” in English is known for its whimsical name because…
Continue ReadingHow to Grill Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
I LOVE churrasco. It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy steak. Growing up in a Cuban family, we often made ropa vieja or palomilla steaks with onions. On Summer nights, however, my uncle would grill these marinated skirt steaks for our family. You would always find him, on the grill, making churrasco for us…
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