There’s nothing I love more during the holiday season than family and boozy drinks! Ok, jk, I love the food too. Ha! But I gotta say… the first time I tried this Puerto Rican eggnog, I nearly cried tears of happiness at how delicious it tasted. I knew I had to learn how to make…
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Cuban Stuffed Peppers (Ajies Rellenos)
I don’t know about you but I always have Cuban picadillo and white rice left over in the fridge. You too?! Well, I figured out the best way to repurpose all those leftovers is by making ajies rellenos aka Cuban stuffed peppers. Super easy-to-make and DELICIOUS! I also have a vegan Cuban stuffed peppers recipe…
Continue ReadingAuthentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milks Cake)
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.
Continue ReadingSopa de Chicharos (Cuban Split Pea Soup)
Sopa de chicharos, potaje de chicharos, chicharos cubanos — No matter what you call them, the real question is… is it a soup or a stew? Who knows but honestly, it doesn’t even matter because it’s delicious either way! Whether it’s Cuban chicken soup or Cuban chickpea stew, we have a variety of homemade soups…
Continue ReadingHomemade Gooey Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing
When it came to baking with yeast, I was always so intimidated by the whole process. I felt the same way about my focaccia bread and my easy sticky buns recipe. Like you, I was a beginner and nervous but guess what? It wasn’t so scary after all. Making this easy recipe for cinnamon rolls…
Continue ReadingMajarete (Cuban Sweet Corn Pudding)
If you’re looking for a dessert to add to your menus this week, you’ve come to the right place. Sure, you can always make classic arroz con leche or flan de queso but this majarete will become right up there with your new favorite sweet treat! Marjarete (also called mazamorra in other countries) is a…
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