Savory snacks are a big deal in Cuban cuisine. From our beloved ham croquetas to papas rellenas and tostones, we love our fried favorites. Another one we enjoy? Frituras de malanga aka malanga fritters! What is Malanga? In case you haven’t heard, malanga (also known as cocoyam or yautia) is a starchy root vegetable, similar…
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Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)
It’s once again that time of year when delicious pumpkin recipes (hello pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!) filled with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice are all the hype. So, in the spirit of Fall, I’m giving creamy, custardy classic flan a pumpkin twist! My favorite flan recipe is cream cheese flan, however,…
Continue ReadingSweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Candied Pecans
There’s just something comforting about the smell of brown sugar and cinnamon, the sweetness of the warm mashed sweet potatoes, candied pecans, and toasted marshmallows that just make me happy. I mean… all types of food make me happy but you know what I mean. ;) Would you consider sweet potato casserole a dessert or…
Continue ReadingEasy & Authentic Puerto Rican Coquito
There’s nothing I love more during the holiday season than family and boozy drinks. Just kidding, I love the food too! But I gotta say… the first time I tried this boozy Puerto Rican coconut drink, I nearly cried tears of happiness at how delicious it tasted. It’s rich and creamy and, I prefer it…
Continue ReadingCuban 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.
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