Cuban Eats

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Cuban Empanadas
These Cuban-style beef empanadas are filled with a flavorful picadillo. They’re great for breakfast, brunch or as a mid-day snack. Pair an empanada with a shot of Cuban coffee for an authentic Miami style pick me up.
Croquetas de Jamón Recipe (Cuban Ham Croquettes)
Croquetas de Jamón (Ham Croquettes) are a Cuban household staple! They're crispy, bite-size logs of smooth ground ham coated in breadcrumbs then fried to perfection. The perfect breakfast or snack for any day of the week!
Hearty Cuban Country-Style Stew (Ajiaco Cubano)
Ajiaco Cubano is a traditional Cuban country-style stew that's hearty, flavorful, and the perfect cozy meal. It's made with pork, beef, chicken, corn, and root vegetables like yucca, malanga, calabaza, plantains, and boniatos, along with fragrant spices that give it a rich, savory taste. With its vibrant colors and complex flavors, Ajiaco Cubano is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
Bistec de Palomilla Recipe (Cuban Steak and Onions)
Bistec de Palomilla is a classic Cuban citrus-marinated and seasoned thin, butterflied top sirloin beef steak that's pan-fried and served with sauteed onions. This dish is typically served with white rice, black beans, and maduros. You will LOVE it!
Homemade Cuban Complete Seasoning (Sazon Completa)
This homemade complete seasoning is my own twist on Cuban sazon completa made with ground coriander, ground annatto, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper without MSG or additives. Perfect spice blend for pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and more!
Authentic Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup
Cuban Bunuelos are pillowy soft and doughy, fried pastries made with yuca and malanga (root vegetables), shaped into figure 8s, then coated in homemade cinnamon-anise syrup. These classically Cuban anise-spiced fritters are traditionally made for the holidays, Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) and, New Year's Eve, but are so delicious that you should make them all year!
The Best Easy Cuban Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Cuban-Style Weekend Huevos Rancheros. A crisp corn tortilla topped with a fried egg, Cuban-style rice and beans, fire roasted salsa and crumbled queso fresco. A classic Mexican breakfast with a Cuban twist! Perfect for a weekend brunch or breakfast for dinner!
The Best Tamal en Cazuela Recipe (Cuban Tamal Casserole)
Tamal en cazuela is basically Cuban tamales without the chore of actually making Cuban tamales. Tender, braised mojo-marinated pork cooked in a thick, sweet, and savory cornmeal and tomato-based stew. It's absolutely to die for. You and your family will absolutely LOVE this dish!
Cuban Mojo Criollo (Mojo Marinade Recipe)
A homemade Cuban mojo marinade (mojo criollo) made with sour oranges, lots of garlic, spices, and olive oil. This marinade will give chicken, meat, shrimp, and pork the most delicious citrusy-garlicky flavor ever! The best marinade you'll ever make!
How To Make Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Tostones are twice-fried plantains made with green plantains that are peeled, sliced, fried, smashed, and then fried again. Tostones are a classic Latin staple but if you want to give them a Cuban twist, serve tostones with a Cuban garlic mojo dipping sauce! Enjoy tostones on their own, as an appetizer, or as a side dish for picadillo, arroz con pollo, sopa de pollo, and more!
Yuca Frita (Fried Yuca / Yuca Fries) - Stovetop or Air Fryer Options
Yuca frita (or yuca fries) is a delicious Latin American side dish, appetizer, or snack that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Learn how to turn yuca (or cassava) into fried yuca two ways — on the stovetop or in the air fryer! You can either peel and boil yuca from scratch or use leftover Cuban yuca con mojo. The Cuban version of French fries!
Fufu de Platano (Cuban Boiled Mashed Plantains)
Fufu de Platano, a beloved Cuban classic, celebrates the beauty of mashed plantains. Ripe and unripe plantains are boiled and then mashed to a creamy perfection. Seasoned with salt, onions, garlic, a hint of lime, and a touch of chicken stock, it's a burst of Cuban flavors in every spoonful. Whether as a side dish to your favorite main dish or enjoyed solo, it's a delightful harmony of sweet and savory, capturing the essence of Cuban cuisine with each delectable bite.