A weeknight staple in my house is Cuban baked chicken leg quarters. This baked chicken recipe is one I grew up enjoying as a child and its a recipe that passed along to me by my dad who was a chef in Cuba. It uses my dad's Cuban mojo marinade that is made from scratch and results in a flavorful and juicy chicken recipe. This recipe is a hit every time and it is absolutely fail proof. Why you'll love this oven baked chicken recipe Oven-baked Cuban mojo chicken is a crowd-pleaser for several reasons: Vibrant Flavors: The combination of citrusy juices, garlic, and herbs creates a burst of flavor ..read more

Pastelitos de guayaba, also known as guava pastries are popular cuban pastries that are common in Cuban bakeries. I grew up eating these delicious pastries from local bakeries in Miami. These guava pastelitos are a big part of my childhood and I enjoyed these weekly when my dad would take me to the local Cuban bakery. Since my dad was a Cuban chef and I work with local Cuban bakeries managing their social media, I have been able to get my hands on an authentic Cuban pastelito recipe that is easy to make at home and is perfect every time. This recipe is the most authentic recipe that's as close ..read more

This is the best and easiest Instant pot Cuban red bean recipe. This recipe has become a weekly tradition at my house and has been tested in the Instant Pot dozens of times. My dad (who was a chef in Cuba) would make frijoles colorados regularly when I was a child and the dish is one that always floods my tastebuds with nostalgia. Cuban Red Bean Stew also known as Potaje de Frijoles Colorados, is a cornerstone of Cuban cuisine. Imagine a rich and savory stew brimming with tender red kidney beans, smoky pork belly, and vibrant sofrito (a base of sauteed vegetables). Every spoonful bursts with a ..read more

This Oreo Tres Leches Cake is not your ordinary dessert. It takes the light and airy tres leches we all know and love and infuses it with the rich chocolate and creamy sweetness of Oreos. Imagine every bite bursting with the delightful soak of the tres leches and the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. It's a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more. I tested this recipe several times and the result is a delicious oreo cake that combines traditional tres leches cake with cookies and cream flavors. What is tres leches cake? Tres leches translates to three milks. It is a ..read more

Growing up with a Cuban chef for a dad definitely has its perks and one of them was eating delicious traditional Cuban recipes daily. Cuban food has influences of Spanish, African and Caribbean culture in order to create a flavorful and vibrant cuisine. These Cuban recipes are the perfect way to spruce up your weeknight dinners or explore a new cuisine. 1. Cuban White Rice Cuban white rice is the go-to side dish for most Cuban meals. It is one of the easiest dishes to make and the most versatile. It is one of the easiest dishes to make and the most versatile. The recipe only requires a medium ..read more

You're looking at the most delicious coconut rum cake recipe. Perfected over a period of 4 years, the flavor and texture are spot on and work every time. Why you'll love this coconut rum cake recipe It's very similar to the tortuga rum cake you can buy in the Caribbean.  It's a great cake to bring to any potluck or adult gathering. This cake is soft and moist. This coconut rumcake freezes really well. The flavor doesn't quit and is rum forward. There's a whole lot of coconut and rum in this cake, yet the flavors balance each other perfectly. Ingredients needed for this coconut rum bundt ..read more

This Cuban chicken noodle soup is the perfect comfort food. This chicken soup is filled with lots of vegetables and tons of flavor. This is a great recipe when you're in need of a warm comforting meal Why you'll love this sopa de pollo Comforting soup filled with lots of root vegetables and chicken that will cure most ailments.  This Cuban chicken soup recipe makes for a meal all on its own.  Can be easily customized for your family's palate.  Perfect recipe for meal planning or when feeding a large crowd.  Ingredients needed for this homemade Cuban chicken soup Water ..read more

The viral crookie croissant is golden brown flaky croissant filled with a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough. This indulgent chocolate chip cookie stuffed croissant has taken Paris and tiktok by storm. The combination of a croissant and a chocolate chip cookie is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth This European treat recently gained popularity on tiktok and Paris bakery Boulangerie Louvard has also gone viral on Instagram with their crookies. It didn't take long for this creation to cross the pond and become popular in the United states. Good news, this viral recipe is very easy to make ..read more

These spinach and feta turnovers take spanakopita and puff pastry to make them into a delicious savory hand pie. They are made with feta cheese, mozzarella cheese (my secret ingredient) and spinach leaves wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry dough.  My secret ingredient is mozzarella cheese It's not a traditional ingredient but it IS amazing. A "traditional" Greek spanakopita filling simply uses spinach and feta cheese however I have found that incorporating mozzarella cheese adds a much needed creaminess that I feel many, MANY spinach pies lack. When you bake spanakopita, it tends ..read more

Starbucks has released their new iced lavender cream matcha drink as part of their Spring menu and I'm here to bring you a copycat recipe. This drink has a rich lavender flavored foam cream over a delicious iced earthy matcha latte Why you'll love this iced lavender matcha latte recipe  This starbucks copycat recipe gives you a delicious drink for a fraction of the cost in the comfort of your own home. Can be easily made in 5 minutes.  This refreshing iced lavender cream matcha latte is full of spring and floral flavors Ingredients needed for this iced matcha lavender latte  M ..read more