Cuban Cooking Made Easy
How to make Congri (Moros y Cristianos) What is Congri? Let’s first start with how to say Congri. It’s pronounced con-gree. Now that we know how to say it, what is it? Congri is the combination of black beans and rice made together in the same pot. When the rice is cooked it is cooked …
What is a guava? No other fruit says Cuba like guava (guayaba). I had never even heard of guava until I met my Cuban family and ate my first Cuban guava pastry or pastelitos de guayaba. Instant love at first bite! If you don’t know what a guava is either then let me explain. Guavas …
Cuban Black Beans and Rice Traditional Cuban black beans and rice is a staple in Cuban cuisine. Just look at any Cuban restaurant menu and you will find them. They can be served with bistec encebollado (steak with onions), breaded steak, Cuban fried chicken, pork chops or lechon asado (Cuban roasted pork). As you can …
How To Make Fricase de Pollo (Chicken Fricassee) Step into the vibrant world of Cuban cuisine with a timeless favorite—Chicken Fricassee. Embark on a culinary journey infused with rich flavors and cultural significance as we uncover the art of crafting this traditional dish. From tender chicken simmered in a savory tomato-based (sofrito) sauce to the …
The other day I was watching an old episode of Will and Grace. Will was telling Grace how he was preparing a meal of appetizers for his father. This got me thinking, if I did that I would definitely have these savory picadillo (ground beef) puff pastries (pastelitos de carne) on my menu. Spice Up …
How To Make Pollo Asado (Baked Chicken) Looking for a new, easy, one dish, no mess, kid friendly chicken dish? Then this recipe is for you. It checks all the boxes for a mid week meal when you just don’t want to fuss. It’s very easy to prepare in the morning and then when you’re …
Cuban Breakfast Recipe This isn’t your typical Cuban breakfast. A typical Cuban breakfast consists of espresso with milk (cafe con leche) with toast (pan tostado). Instead I am about to take your taste buds on an exciting journey with this culinary creation. It’s a fusion of flavors you might not expect, bringing together the richness …
