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 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 …
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 …
Deliciously Authentic: A Cuban Red Bean Recipe That Will Transport Your Taste Buds to Havana 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). Deliciously bold and bursting with the flavors …
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 …
