Growing up in a Cuban family means you ate a lot of rice and beans for dinner. To be honest, sometimes I would opt for a bowl of arroz con frijoles alone without meat. Of course, my mom would hate that but it is what it is. This frijoles negros recipe is my mom’s recipe….
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Cuban Yuca with Mojo
If you’re born into a Cuban household, you know that yuca is one of our favorite side dishes. Especially during the holiday season, you’ll see this side dish most often on a plate next to Cuban roast pork and congri. It’s like the perfect plate with all the Cuban fixings! Growing up, I always wanted to know how…
Continue ReadingCuban Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)
Growing up in a Cuban household meant pork was on the menu pretty much all holiday season long. Every year, as a kid, I remember looking forward to seeing relatives and cousins that I hadn’t seen since last Christmas Eve and staying up way past my bedtime. It was my favorite holiday ever. My uncle…
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A simple and flavorful Cuban picadillo recipe made with ground beef, tomato sauce, spices, olives, and raisins. Perfect weeknight meal made in one skillet! You and your family will not get enough of these delicious Cuban flavors.
Continue ReadingSpanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)
I can’t begin to tell you how many times my mom and I have made this Spanish Omelette recipe (also known as tortilla de papa or tortilla española). Not only is it a great option for using up eggs that are about to expire, it also makes for a delicious brunch recipe or breakfast for…
Continue ReadingGuava Jam Thumbprint Cookies
This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to all the readers of A Sassy Spoon for all your support! xo If you’re looking for rich, buttery, sweet cookies, I’ve got you covered! These classic thumbprint cookies filled with guava jam are super easy to make…
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