Cuban Cooking Made Easy
If you love eating platanos with everything (like I do) then you are going to love these Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos). If you love eating tostones you are going to love Tostones Rellenos. These adorable 2 bite appetizers are beautiful little plantain cups filled with ropa vieja and topped with pickled red onion, avocado …
The Cubano sandwich has grown in popularity over the last few years, and for good reason too. Regardless of whether you are a fan of the Key West style or the Tampa style, everyone agrees that the Cubano is the perfect example of what a ham and cheese sandwich really should be. Born during the …
The Sunshine Bottling Company was the first manufacturer of carbonated beverages and sodas in Cuba. With the help of a joint venture with Tropicana, the company opened its doors back in 1917 and began offering its renowned Ironbeer. Thirty years later, the Cawy Bottling Company would introduce Havana to Materva. Both companies continued to flourish …
What I like about Pepper Steak is that you can get it on the dinner table in under an hour. It is probably one of the best recipes to try if you are new to using a wok as well. So, what is Pepper Steak? Pepper Steak is tender strips of beef and bell peppers …
Cuban Instant Pot White Beans and Rice Most people are only aware of black beans and rice but today I am going to show you how to make Cuban Instant pot white beans and rice. I will be using an Instant Pot for all of the Instant Pot lovers out there. One of my favorite …
I have been asked many times throughout my life, “Is Cuban food spicy?” The short answer is NO, but it IS full of flavor. Anyone who says Cuban food is bland hasn’t eaten authentic Cuban food. Also, they definitely haven’t eaten Cuban food prepared by me! Contrary to popular belief, Cuban cuisine is not known …
While most people are accustomed to finding pineapples and mangoes in their local produce aisle, these are not the only exotic tropical fruits available today. One such tropical fruit that has only begun making its way into supermarkets around the country, is that of soursop. Known throughout Latin America as guanabana, this particular fruit has …
What Is Cuban Picadillo con Papas? Cuban picadillo (pronounced “peekah-dee-ohz”) means minced meat or ground beef. Picadillo is a very popular Latin dish that is unique to each region that it comes from. Cuban picadillo con papas is ground beef with potatoes. Picadillo starts with a base of sofrito, tomatoes or tomato sauce and spices. If …
Nothing says Cuban cuisine quite like a traditionally made Cubano sandwich. However, you may be wondering where can I find the best Cuban sandwich in Charlotte? While considered by many to be the epitome of ham and cheese sandwiches, the Cubano has been a mainstay in Cuban and Spanish restaurants around the country for more …
Mamey sapote is a very popular fruit in Latin America. It is native to both Central and South America but is also grown in the southern part of Florida and throughout the Caribbean. Chances are, that you may have even come across one of these fruits while in your local grocery store, and didn’t even …
