A frothy dairy-free iced cafe con leche (milk with coffee drink) made with sweetened Cuban coffee, chocolate chips, hazelnut creamer, and almond milk. This post is sponsored by Califia Farms. All opinions are my own. In my world, a cafe con leche was a breakfast staple. Growing up, I remember my dad having one every…
The BEST Chewy Fudgy Brownies
Rich and decadent, chewy, fudgy brownies with crackly tops and crispy edges. You’ll never buy another box mix again! There are two types of dessert people in the world – those who love brownies and those who don’t. Guess what type I am?! To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of cakes but when…
Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
Creamy and flavorful Cuban black beans made with green peppers, onions, garlic, red wine vinegar, and spices. Growing up in a Cuban family means you ate a lot of rice and beans for dinner. To be honest, sometimes I would opt for rice and beans alone without meat. Of course, my mom would hate that…
Fluffy Cuban White Rice Recipe
Ever wanted to make a white rice recipe the Cuban way? I got you! All you need is long-grain rice, garlic, water, salt, and oil. White rice is my love language. Spoken like a true Cuban girl. Ha! No, but seriously, rice is probably my favorite side dish. It’s delicious! And you can serve it…
White Chocolate Guava Magic Cookie Bars
Classic magic cookie bars with a Cuban twist! Maria cookie crust, sweetened condensed milk, guava paste, white chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and toasted coconut flakes. Magic cookie bars just got a makeover! Classic magic cookie bars or 7-layer bars are usually made with milk chocolate chips, nuts like pecans or walnuts, and shredded coconut. I…
Jalapeño Tuna Tostadas
Flat, fried corn tortillas (aka tostadas) topped with jalapeño tuna salad, avocado, red onions, cilantro, queso fresco, and lime wedges. This post is sponsored by Blue Harbor Fish Co.®. All opinions are my own. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a fun way to jazz up some canned tuna, these Jalapeño Tuna Tostadas…
Frozen Mango Moscow Mule Recipe
Frozen Mango Moscow Mule. A delicious mango twist to the traditional Moscow Mule made with spicy ginger beer, frozen mangoes, fresh lime, and a dash of Tajin for some heat! Moscow mules are one of my all-time favorite drinks! I love the fiery spice from ginger beer, the tart from the lime juice, and the…
Elderflower Guava Mimosa Recipe
Elderflower Guava Mimosa! A light, refreshing, easy-to-make mimosa recipe made with guava nectar, elderflower liqueur, and champagne! If this is your first time visiting this blog, welcome to my guava blog! Ha! JK. But seriously my obsession with guava knows no bounds which I guess makes sense since I’m a first-generation Cuban-American living in South…