This guava and cheese stuffed french toast combines Cuban pastelitos and American brunch in a delicious and indulgent dish. What's better than regular french toast? Cream cheese stuffed french toast with guava marmalade The sweet and tartness of the guava combined with the creaminess of the cream cheese nestled in a warm pocket of toasted french toast. Why you'll love it Cuban pastelitos meet traditional french toast. It's a delicious fusion of cuisines. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, Mother's Day or even Easter. Easily customized Ready in less than 30 minutes Delicious and indulgent breakfas ..read more

The Cuban media noche sandwich is a traditional sandwich that is a big part of Cuban cuisine. It's signature sweet bread is what makes this sandwich stand out offering the sandwich a sweet and savory flavor profile. Why you'll love this Cuban media noche sandwich Perfect sandwich for lunch or a snack. Can be made to feed a large crowd. Great for people who love a sweet and savory combination. Ready in 15 minutes. What's the difference between a Cuban sandwich and a Media Noche? The main (and only) difference between a traditional Cuban Sandwich and a Medianoche sandwich is the bread used. Cu ..read more

Rabo encendido is one of my favorite Cuban comfort foods. A dish that is equally rich in history as it is in flavor. Instead of waiting hours and hours for this amazing dish, I decided to make it in the Instant Pot. Making it in the Instant Pot delivers the same tender fall off the bone consistency in a fraction of the time. Although this oxtail dish is a staple in Cuban cuisine, oxtail stew is very popular amongst many Caribbean countries. It combines both African and European cuisines like so many other dishes of the region. Originally, this was a dish that was consumed by the lower class s ..read more

This blood orange mojito is the perfect cocktail for drinking in warm weather. This tasty twist on a Cuban classic combines the zesty and refreshing flavor of blood oranges with the coolness of fresh mint. The bright color of the blood oranges and their sweet flacor adds a great dimension and spin on this traditional drink. Why you'll love it This classic cocktail only requires 5 ingredients. It's great for your next cocktail party or for sipping on a hot summer day Easy to make and delicious. This blood orange cocktail is packed with Vitamin C Origins of the Cuban mojito The original Cuban ..read more

Looking for a pasta that is loaded with flavor, comforting and also packs some heat? Well this spicy rigatoni pasta recipe is the dish for you. This is the perfect weeknight dinner dish thats both Why you'll love it Ready in less than 20 minutes Perfect comfort food, what's not to love about a bowl of indulgent and flavorful pasta?! Great for meal prepping, can be made into large batches and stores for days. Packed with flavor, from the richness of the cream sauce to the spice of the calabrian chiles. This versatile pasta can be served on its own or as a great side dishes to dishes like chick ..read more

Spring has sprung and the best way to celebrate is by enjoying it with a refreshing white wine sangria made with seasonal spring fruit! The combination of white wine with sweet and juicy fresh fruit makes this sangria a party in a glass. Whether youre relaxing on your patio or headed to your first barbecue of the year, this sangria perfect for keeping cool in warmer temperatures! why you'll love this spring sangria recipe You can (and should) make this ahead. Perfect for gatherings, Easter, potlucks, picnics or even barbecues. Ready in less than 10 minutes. Very easily customizable to your p ..read more

Oven baked yuca fries are a delicious guilt-free alternative to deep fried fries. These yuca fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and are great as a snack or side dish. By baking the fries we achieve a great texture without the excess oil and calories of a traditionally fried food. Why you'll love theses oven baked yuca fries Yuca is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B and Potassium This dish is gluten free. Perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal. Carb lover's dream dish. The onions, garlic and citrus add an amazing brightness to the starchy yucca. What is yuca? Yuca is a ..read more

Cuban coffee is the blood type of most Cuban people. This rich and sweet espresso drink is perfect pick-me-up thanks to its strong kick. The ratio of coffee to milk in this drink is equal parts. It's the drink you have when you want a shot of espresso and a little bit of milk, but don't want to commit to a big latte. This drink is typically made with evaporated milk instead of regular milk. This versatile Cuban espresso drink can be enjoyed after dinner, as a snack with a pastelito or for breakfast. I have this drink at least two times a day. Every Cuban restaurant in South Florida ..read more

My chimichurri aioli recipe first made its debut on my blog in 2017 in my toston nacho recipe. This sauce is one of my go-to dipping sauces for fried yuca and as a spread on sandwiches. Why you'll love this chimichurri mayo This versatile sauce is great as a dip, sandwich spread or even as a salad dressing Can be made ahead of time Easy to make and ready in less than 5 minutes What is chimichurri? Chimichurri is a Latin American sauce mostly seen in Argentinian cuisine. It can also be found in Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile cuisines. It's a sauce made of finely minced parsley, cilantro, spices ..read more

What's better than a delicious cocktail? One that is incredibly easy to make! This Cuban daiquiri requires only 3 ingredients and is absolutely refreshing. Origins of the Daiquiri This cocktail made popular by writer Ernest Hemingway dates back to to Spanish-American War. The first reference to it is by American Engineer Jennings Cox in 1896. The name of the daiquiri comes from a nearby small town of Daiquiri. However, it is wildly believed that some variation of this drink has been in existence in the Caribbean long before Cox named it. Cocktails consisting of limes, rum and sugar like El Dra ..read more