Cuban Cooking Made Easy
When it comes to sandwiches, anyone who’s ever had a Cubano knows that there is no alternative to the traditional ham and cheese sandwich, which features slow-roasted pork (lechon) slices mixed with smoked ham and topped off with Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard. The sandwich itself was popularized in Tampa and Miami Florida by …
For anyone who has never seen a plantain before, they could be mistaken for a regular banana. That is until you really look and hold a plantain banana. And while the plantain is in fact part of the banana family, it is a lot different than your traditional dessert banana. A plantain banana is a …
Without a question, the Cubano sandwich is a perfect example of what a ham and cheese sandwich should be. Every sandwich starts with nothing less than the finest cuts of pork (lechon), that are marinated for no less than 24 hours in mojo sauce before spending a day in a slow roaster. Once fully cooked, …
The Cubano is the most authentic Cuban sandwich that you can find anywhere. It was originally created by immigrants to Florida who worked in the cigar factories, and needed to find an affordable, and easy-to-pack lunch. There are two unique versions of the Cubano to choose from, the Miami style, and the Tampa style. The …
Tamales have been an important food in Latin America for more than 2000 years. One of the earliest references to the tamale can be found in a mural in Guatemala which dates back to around 100 A.D. By this time, tamales had already become a very popular dish in Mesoamerica. Over the centuries, thanks to …
The Cubano sandwich is a very easy-to-make sandwich that is full of flavor. With so many options you are probably asking yourself, “Where can I find the best Cuban sandwich in San Diego?” Each Cubano is composed of the juiciest slow-roasted pork, that has been marinated for 24 hours in tantalizing mojo sauce. The pork …
What Are Maduros? Maduros are fried sweet plantain bananas that are mature and overripe. Maduros is such a popular side dish in Cuba that it can probably be found on every dinner table. If you are not familiar with plantain bananas they can be a bit deceiving. Most people might think when they see a …
What do they call a Cuban sandwich in Cuba? Who knows. Unfortunately, you’ll be hard-pressed to find such a sandwich there as this sandwich that originated in Florida. The Cuban sandwich, also known as a Cubano, is a classic sandwich tracing its roots back to the large Cuban communities in Tampa and Key West. While the …
There are those who insist that the Cubano sandwich was first created in the 1800s. Accordingly, there was a need to feed the many Cuban workers in the cigar factories located in Tampa and Miami. The traditional Miami-style Cubano features slow-roasted pork leg, slices of ham, a slice of Swiss cheese, some pickles, and yellow …
Over the past few decades, the Hudson County area has grown to become one of the largest Cuban communities in the greater New York area. Many of those who came to the area were seeking their own personal concept of the American dream. And, along with that dream, they also brought with them, some of …
