A Sassy Spoon
Cuban + Latin-inspired recipes for home cooks
5-ingredients or less
These recipes use just 5 ingredients or less, and are incredibly simple and easy to make, yet still packed with flavor. These simple recipes use only a handful of ingredients, often relying on pantry staples or ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store. With just a few key ingredients, you can create delicious meals and snacks that are perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you want to simplify your cooking.
A few favorites include crema de malanga, Cuban merenguitos, Cuban majarete, churrasco, and tortilla espanola.
Dinners
How to Grill Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
5-ingredients or less
Crispy Chicharrones (Cuban-Style Fried Pork Belly)
Appetizers
Quick 3-Ingredient Malanga Chips (Taro Chips)
Soup + Stews
Crema de Malanga (Creamy Malanga Soup)
Drinks
Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)
Appetizers
Quick 3-Ingredient Yuca Chips (Cassava Chips)
Desserts
Cuban Merenguitos (Meringue Cookies/Kisses)
Desserts
Majarete (Cuban Sweet Corn Pudding)
15-minutes or less
Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans
Dips + Sauces
5-Ingredient Easy Mango Salsa Recipe
Breakfast
4-Ingredient Tortilla Española (Spanish Omelette)
Drinks
Classic Cuban Mojito
Drinks
Easy Cuba Libre Cocktail Recipe
5-ingredients or less
Easy 4-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe Recipe
Appetizers
Easy Kielbasa Appetizer Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients!)
5-ingredients or less
5-Ingredient Honey Mustard Salmon
Guava
3-Ingredient Elderflower Guava Mimosas
5-ingredients or less
Easy 5-Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
5-ingredients or less
3-Ingredient Baked Sea Salt Tortilla Chips
Hola! I’m Jamie.
Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon. Here you’ll find approachable Cuban and Latin-inspired recipes for the home cook!
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