Quarantine this year made Easter a little difficult since everyone has to social distance. So, to make things a little better I made some guava pancakes topped with guava syrup. And let me tell you it made being away from everyone a little easier. These pancakes came out so fluffy and delicious. If you […]
Mariquita encrusted mojo Mahi Mahi, is not your typical Frito Friday recipe but it came out too darn delicious to not share it with you guys! Although this one is not cooked in a deep fryer and cooked in an air fryer instead it comes out just as good. After all, life is all about […]
It’s the recipe you’ve “bean” waiting for! I have been dying to make my own black bean hummus for a while and now with my partnership with Chifles, I figured that this would be the perfect time to do so! Since we are constantly snacking in my house, I figured this would be the best […]
Picadillo—to me—is a staple of a Cuban household. It’s quick, super easy to make, and, when made right, delicious. You can also make a butt load to serve a ton of people and it really doesn’t take that much longer than just making it for yourself. Also, the best thing about picadillo, is that you […]
Breaded steak is the direct translation of bistec empanizado. Whenever I go eat at a Cuban restaurant, I am always torn between ordering one these as my entrée or a bistec de palomilla (a pan seared piece of steak which was marinade with mojo). To be honest with you, when I go back home I […]
Pork is a staple in the Cuban diet and man do my wife and I love pork chops. My favorite way to eat them is sautéed in a pan, marinaded in what I believe to be the best marinade ever made, “The Lechonera Mojo Criollo.” Goya does have a similar product which I do resort […]
