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 […]
I have always wanted to create my own spices, so since I started this blog, I have been mixing different spices together to see how they taste. Obviously one of the first ones I created was a Cuban seasoning blend, let’s just say it is my own version of sazon completo. Since my blog is […]
What is Vaca Frita? Vaca frita literally means fried cow, and it is another traditional Cuban dish. We never really made it at home growing up, but it was my mom’s go-to dish every Thursday when we went out to Casa Romue or Las Vegas restaurant. Basically, get flank steak, shred it, and cook it […]
This chipotle ‘crack’ sauce has me addicted! My wife dubbed it the crack sauce because you can literally dip and put it on anything to give it a nice little kick and tons of flavor. I have legit been putting it on everything and anything for the past few weeks since I made it. I […]
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Happy National Ice Cream Day! I have been waiting for the perfect time to share this delicious dulce de leche ice cream recipe with you all and I figured today is the perfect day! Dulce de leche is one of my weaknesses and reminds me of growing up in South Florida. It’s the perfect amount […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer is around the corner so it’s time to start firing up those grills! I wanted to share with you all my delicious chimichurri recipe! Up here in New York, I have found it a little difficult to find good chimichurri. The stores sometimes make their own brand, but they are not always available. I […]
Fricase de pollo is another staple Cuban dish that I love to make at home. This is one my suegra’s favorite dishes to cook for us and OMG she makes it so good! This is one of those dishes that I make when I am feeling homesick. It gives me a nice, warm, and homey […]
