DessertsPudin de Pan (Classic Cuban Bread Pudding)Mami loves pudin de pan. It was one of those easy Cuban desserts we all loved growing up. She was the one who suggested I make this recipe…2 hours16 recipes
Cuban Christmas
As a first-generation Cuban-American living in Miami, I'm fortunate to be able to keep all the Cuban traditions from my childhood alive. In Cuban families, we typically celebrate Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) instead of Christmas Day with…
DessertsPudin de Pan (Classic Cuban Bread Pudding)Mami loves pudin de pan. It was one of those easy Cuban desserts we all loved growing up. She was the one who suggested I make this recipe…2 hours
DessertsFlan de Calabaza (Cuban-Style Pumpkin Flan)Flan de queso has always been a family favorite at our Cuban table. That glossy caramel and creamy custard never fails to impress. But this…5 hours
DessertsHomemade Brazo Gitano (Guava Swiss Roll)Growing up in a Cuban family, the holidays meant that we were eating ALLLLL the desserts! And one thing that was never missing was un brazo…1 hour
Cuban Breakfast RecipesSpanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate Caliente)As I mentioned in my churros con chocolate post, Miamians love celebrating “chilly” weather with freshly fried churros and thick, hot…20 minutes
DessertsEasy Churros con Chocolate CalienteTo live in Miami is to know that there’s a special place in our hearts for churros con chocolate. Since it’s always so hot and humid here…1 hour
DessertsCuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise SyrupI’ll admit, when I was a kid, the idea of any dessert made from root vegetables was not my cup of tea. I was more of a flan de queso y…1 hour
DrinksCrema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog)Want to know what the biggest holiday tradition is for Cubans? It’s making this Cuban eggnog called Crema de Vie! Ok, so maybe not the…20 minutes
Cuban Side DishesMoros y Cristianos/Arroz Congri (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)Yes, the rumors are true, rice is my love language. Spoken like a true Cuban girl. Ha! I love rice and always make it a point to make…1 hour
DessertsArroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)Growing up in a Cuban family, you make arroz con leche for dessert all the time. Whether it’s for Sunday dinner, a regular weekday, or…1 hour
Cuban Appetizer RecipesYuca Frita (Fried Yuca / Yuca Fries)As a kid, I remember my aunt making Cuban yuca with mojo for our Cuban Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) dinner. On Christmas Day, she would turn…1 hour
Cuban Side DishesFrijoles Negros (Authentic Cuban Black Beans)Growing up in a Cuban family means you ate a lot of rice & beans for dinner. But let’s be honest, sometimes all you need is a bowl of a…30 minutes
Cuban Side DishesCuban Yuca with Garlic MojoIf you’re born into a Cuban family, you already know how magically delicious yuca is. It’s one of our favorite Cuban side dishes! If you’ve…45 minutes