Tres Leches Cake is a light and fluffy sponge cake soaked with three kinds of milk then topped with homemade whipped cream and cherries! The word “tres leches” means “three milks” (sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk). This is a classic Hispanic dessert with a deliciously rich, sweet taste.
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Arroz Con Camarones (Yellow Rice with Shrimp)
In my family, we all have a passion for seafood. Shrimp, crab, lobster, we love it all! We also love and enjoy rice all the time. Duh, right? So, naturally, we have a wide array of rice dishes in our arsenal. One of them being arroz con camarones! What is Arroz Con Camarones? Arroz con…
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Have you ever had a creamy milkshake? They’re amazing, I know! I love all types of shakes and smoothies. My all-time favorite is the batido de trigo which is a Cuban milkshake made with puffed wheat cereal. If I had to choose another favorite milkshake, however, I’d say this batido de mango is tied for…
Continue ReadingCuban Picadillo Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Why are sweet potatoes so versatile? One minute you’re making bacon wrapped sweet potato fries and the next minute gouda-chorizo loaded sweet potato skins. Today, we’re making stuffed sweet potatoes with a Cuban twist! Think of it as a whole Cuban meal stuffed inside of a baked sweet potato. It’s one of my favorite sweet potato recipes!…
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Growing up, Cuban sandwiches were a part of my childhood. I’d order it at Cuban restaurants in Miami, Florida with a batido de trigo! It’s the best thing ever. Today, I’m sharing how you can bring this hearty sandwich to life at home with this super easy recipe! What is a Cuban Sandwich? A Cuban…
Continue ReadingPapas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)
Nothing says comfort food like meat and potatoes, am I right? Well, today, we’re doing a variation of that using mashed potatoes and Cuban picadillo to make Cuban papas rellenas. YUM! What are Papas Rellenas? Papas rellenas (pronounced paa-puhz ruh-yeh-nuhz) are a popular Cuban appetizer or snack however they are also popular in Spain, Peru,…
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