Nothing beats a 4-ingredient cookie, am I right!? Well, these “cookies” are actually little mounds of meringue that we, Cubans, affectionately call merenguitos (pronounced meh-rehng-gih-tohs) or merengue cookies. We also love our torticas de moron but that’s a story for another day. ;) Merenguitos are made by whipping egg whites with sugar, cream of tartar,…
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Miami-Style Cuban Sandwich Recipe (Cubano)
Growing up, Cuban sandwiches were a part of my childhood. Aside from ordering ham croquetas, Cuban coffee, and pastelitos de guayaba, I also loved ordering a Cuban sandwich with a batido de trigo here in Cuban restaurants in South Florida. It was the best thing ever! What’s in a Cuban Sandwich? A Cuban sandwich (or…
Continue ReadingEasy Rum Toffee Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
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 In South Florida, there’s a spot called Knaus Berry Farm that opens every year from November to April and serves the most delicious sticky buns. SO GOOD! Sometimes,…
Continue ReadingCrema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog)
Want to know what the biggest holiday tradition is for Cubans? It’s making this Cuban eggnog called Crema de Vie! Ok, so maybe not the biggest tradition but it’s definitely up there with Cuban Christmas and all the fixings — lechon asado, yuca with mojo, Cuban buñuelos, and flan de queso. As a matter of…
Continue ReadingFrijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)
When you grow up in a Cuban family, legumes, soups, and stews always make an appearance on the dinner table. Whether it was frijoles negros or Cuban chickpea stew, you know you were about to enjoy a hearty, comforting meal. Want to add another cozy recipe to your weekly rotation? Enter frijoles colorados! Frijoles Colorados…
Continue ReadingPaniqueques/Queques Cubanos (Molasses Cookies)
I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to bring you these cookies today! Growing up, it seemed like paniqueques always made an appearance in my kitchen or in my Cuban abuela’s house next to a cup of cafe con leche. I never thought much about them until I learned that they were…
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