Cuban Cooking Made Easy
What are Albondigas? The Spanish word for meatballs is albondigas. Albondigas are small meatballs made of ground meat and rice. Traditionally, they are served in soup. A broth-based soup loaded with vegetables. Some recipes have potatoes some do not. Most of the recipes found online are also traditionally Mexican. It is really hard to find …
What are Albondigas? The Spanish word for meatballs is albondigas. Albondigas are small meatballs made of ground meat and rice. Traditionally, they are served in soup. A broth-based soup loaded with vegetables. Some recipes have potatoes some do not. Most of the recipes found online are also traditionally Mexican. It is really hard to find …
What is a Cuban Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich? I can hear it now! There is no such thing as a Cuban Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. I know, I know – not until now. One day I had some left over cuban steaks in the refrigerator that I didn’t want to waste and I was in the mood …
Do you find yourself ONLY using your Instant Pot more than any other kitchen appliance? If not, you will after I show you how these Instant Pot accessories can add so much value to your Instant Pot. The main reason I bought an Instant Pot was to use the pressure cook feature. Slowly, I started …
With summer right around the corner and stay at home fatigue setting in from covid 19 restrictions, you might be wondering, is it safe to travel? Maybe you’re thinking, is it safe to travel to Cuba? I have been wondering the same thing so after a little research I found the answer for you. Yes! …
How to Make Potaje de Garbanzos Most people associate Cuban food and black beans together because that is what you will find on every restaurant menu. Let me introduce you to the other types of Cuban beans. I have already showed you red beans, white beans and black beans. Now let’s learn how to make …
Instant Pot Cuban Red Beans As you know by now beans are a staple in Cuban cooking. I have introduced you to black beans, congri and white beans. Now we’re going to make Cuban red beans (frijoles colorodos). Yes, we are going to use the Instant Pot again because we LOVE it. Also, of course …
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 …
