Want to know what the epitome of a Sunday dinner in a Cuban household is after Arroz Con Pollo or Arroz Con Pollo A La Chorrera? It’s this Fricase De Pollo recipe! Fricase de pollo [pronounced free-kah-seh deh poh-yoh] is a Cuban chicken fricassee. It’s one of my favorite Cuban-style soups and stews. Fricassee is…
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Chuletas de Puerco (Cuban Pork Chops)
To grow up in a Cuban family means pork becomes a part of your DNA. Chuletas de Puerco, or Chuletas de Cerdo are Cuban-style pork chops that are a flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In Cuban cuisine, pork is a staple ingredient that is used in a variety of dishes,…
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To say my Cuban mom is a fan of malanga is an understatement. She is obsessed with boiled, mashed malanga and crema de malanga. Naturally, I had to surprise her by making these Malanga Chips! Made from the root vegetable malanga, these thin slices of starchy goodness are a popular snack in Caribbean, African, and…
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You’re just 3 ingredients away from these crispy baked lemon pepper wings! Perfect for dinner, game day, or to satisfy that wing craving. All you need is chicken wings, olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning! I love to pair these chicken wings with cilantro garlic sauce. YUM!
Continue ReadingAjiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew)
Growing up in a Cuban family means you’re enjoying hearty meals all year long. Meals like Carne con Papas (Cuban Beef Stew) and Rabo Encendido (Cuban Oxtail Stew) were always on rotation. This Ajiaco Cubano was no exception. Ajiaco Cubano is a hearty and comforting soup that is a staple in Cuban cuisine. Made with…
Continue ReadingCrema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
Growing up, every time my stomach hurt, my Cuban mom would cook malanga. Sometimes it was just peeled, boiled, and mashed, other times it was this Crema de Malanga. She would also make Sopa de Pollo (Cuban Chicken Soup) and Ajiaco Cubano (Cuban Country-Style Stew) but that’s a story for another day. Crema de Malanga…
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