A simple yet classic sweet potato casserole made with cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped pecans and then topped with toasted mini marshmallows! There’s just something comforting about the smell of cinnamon, the sweetness of the warm mashed sweet potatoes, and toasted marshmallows that just make me happy. I mean… all types of food make me happy but you…
Spicy Salmon Cakes with Avocado Crema
Flaky, tender salmon cakes made with frozen salmon filets and spices then topped with an easy-to-make avocado crema. Perfect meal for any day of the week! This post is sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council. All opinions are my own. You guys know how much I love seafood! I’m always looking for ways to make…
Black Bean, Sweet Plantains + Avocado Arepas
Easy-to-make arepas (pan-fried golden corn cakes) made with black beans, sweet plantains, and mashed avocado. Perfect for any day of the week! This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions are my own. Who doesn’t love arepas, am I right!? In case you haven’t heard, arepas are small round patties made with cornmeal,…
Cuban Mojo Marinade Recipe
An easy-to-make homemade Cuban citrus-garlic mojo marinade for chicken, meat, shrimp and pork made with simple fresh ingredients! Welcome to the best marinade you’ll ever make! If you’ve been searching for a good chicken marinade, steak marinade, or even pork marinade, this recipe is for you! I’ve been enjoying this mojo marinade since birth and…
Homemade Cuban Complete Seasoning
A homemade Cuban seasoning (sazon completa!) for meats, poultry, and veggies made with garlic, onion, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley, and cumin! Ah, sazon completa. The spice mix of my childhood. My favorite seasoning mix of all time! It’s super versatile and really elevates the taste of all my favorite dishes. I’ll be honest, I sometimes…
Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo Recipe
Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo Recipe. A simple and flavorful ground beef dish made Cuban-style with tomato sauce, spices, olives, and raisins. Perfect weeknight meal! If you were to ask me what was the recipe I had the most often during the week as a kid, the answer would be picadillo! My mom was never a microwave…
Cuban-Style Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
Creamy and flavorful Cuban black beans made with green peppers, onions, garlic, dry cooking wine, 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…
How To Cook White Rice On The Stovetop
How To Cook White Rice On The Stovetop. The easiest way to make perfectly fluffy white rice on the stovetop. No fancy equipment needed! White rice is my love language. Spoken like a true Cuban girl. Ha! No, but seriously, white rice is probably my favorite side dish. It’s delicious! And you can serve it…