Growing up in a Cuban family means you love pork. It’s like built into your DNA. So it goes without saying that pulled pork is something that is very close to my heart. I can’t get enough! Especially when it is topped with slaw on some deliciously soft, sweet toasted Hawaiian bread? I mean, what’s…
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Slow cooker pulled pork made with bone-in pork butt, smoky spices, and dark beer. The pork butt is slow-cooked to tender, fall-off-the-bone, juicy perfection. Practically cooks itself!
Continue ReadingCrispy Baked Mojo Chicken Wings
Easy-to-make, homemade chicken wings marinated in Cuban mojo marinade and spices then baked in the oven to crispy perfection! I love chicken wings, don’t you? Lemon pepper wings are my personal fave but I love to explore different flavors too. In staying true to my roots, I made these mojo chicken wings and they were…
Continue ReadingHealthy Egg Muffin Cups (Meal Prep Idea!)
Avoid skipping breakfast by making these healthy egg muffin cups in a muffin tin ahead of time. Perfect healthy breakfast meal prep idea! These egg muffin cups are easy to customize with anything from spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, cheese, fresh herbs, etc. Whether you call them mini frittatas or mini egg muffin cups, these will…
Continue ReadingCilantro Garlic Sauce (Pollo Tropical Inspired)
A deliciously creamy garlic sauce made with chopped cilantro, fresh garlic, lime juice, and sour cream. You’ll love adding it to just about anything. This sauce is super easy-to-make and ready in just 10 minutes! This garlic sauce is no joke, guys. People go crazy for this sauce! And I bet you will too. Ever…
Continue ReadingWhat is Cuban Food?
“But isn’t Cuban food the same as Mexican cuisine?” When someone said that to me, I almost passed out. SAY WHAT! No, not all Latin cooking equals tacos and burritos. No, not all Latin food is Mexican. And Cuban food is 10000% not the same as Mexican cuisine. There are so many types of Latin…
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