Since summer is slowly coming to an end and I am in complete denial, I have decided to make a tasty and refreshing summer dip to pretend like I am on the beach somewhere far far away and not in quarantine in our four by four apartment. Hence, I made this delicious mango salsa. Mangos […]
White chocolate macadamia cookies are one of my favorite cookies ever. I don’t know if you have heard of Insomnia cookies, but they are big in New York, and we have one a few blocks away. It is always a go to spot on those late-night outs or even better you can have them delivered […]
It’s summertime and the livin’s easy. Just kidding there is nothing easy about life in the middle of a pandemic. Especially during these beautiful summer days where all you want to be is outdoors and yet you are stuck inside. Well, the good thing is that these corn fritters are the perfect snack for any indoor […]
I got the idea of making Arroz Con Pollo fritters from one of my favorite Cuban fusion restaurants in Miami, FINKA Table & Tap. It has always been one of my go to restaurants whenever I visit South Florida because their food is just so damn good! From the croqueta pizza, to their Cuban old fashion there […]
Happy Frito Friday! Are you looking for a delicious appetizer?! Well then you have to try these Cuban egg rolls. I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a picture of egg rolls and if I am being honest with you, I am not a huge fan of them and never understood why people like them […]
Camarones Enchilados, Cuban shrimp creole, is a quick and simple dish that can be made any time of the week. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and dinner is served! Since my wife and I are always on the go and especially now where work seems more exhausting than ever, this is one […]
Pollo a la plancha (grilled chicken), is one of the staples on any Cuban menu. Flattened to thinness, seasoned with spices and marinated in citrus. It is the perfect recipe for a mid-week dinner, and I will say rather healthy. Pollo a la plancha reminds me of my mom because every time we go out to […]
With the heat ramping up outside and trust me I welcome it with open arms after these long winters, I wanted to make something a little more refreshing. So, I turned to some seafood pasta. This recipe is easy to make and healthy too! It takes less than 30 minutes so it is perfect for […]
It is Taco Tuesday again and you HAVE to try these chimichurri skirt steak tacos with roasted cherry tomatoes and red onions. Tacos are a huge part of our diet in this household and we religiously practice Taco Tuesday. Typically, we load these babies up with everything imaginable, but I wanted to create something lighter […]
Ever had a tostada cubana? How about a Tostada Cubana Preparada?! I got this idea while visiting my parents in Miami. Since we have so many Cuban bakeries in Miami, a Cuban tostada is a go to breakfast for most of us. But then I thought to myself ‘I love avocado’ and what would be […]
