When I think of bacalao (cod), it reminds me of being in my grandma’s house during lent when we couldn’t eat meat on Fridays. She would make what seemed like hundreds of cods in the oven and the smell of fish in her house would slightly drive me crazy, but the taste was delicious. So […]
My wife and I usually go to this mom and pop Argentinian restaurant in the Upper East Side, called Libertador, for many of our date nights whenever we are craving some tasty Hispanic food. It’s extremely convenient because it’s about two blocks away from where we live, so it’s perfect for our nights out after […]
If you are from New York, you must have tried or have at least heard of Levain Bakery and know that they have one of the best chocolate chip cookies ever! If you are not from New York, you have to try Levain Bakery next time you visit. These cookies are huge, soft and the […]
Merenguitos (Meringue Kisses), are the most delicious tiny spanish treats and are perfect for the holidays! Making merenguitos takes me back to my childhood when I would spend countless hours in the kitchen with my aunt from Texas cooking. She was the one who actually taught me how to make meringue kisses. She would actually […]
My favorite memories growing up are from when my grandfather would take us to the local bakery or when he would come home with a box filled with pastelitos de carne (Cuban beef pastry). These pastelitos are sweet and flavorful all at once with a nice golden flaky outer shell. How do you make Pastelitos […]
Patata bravas are one of our all-time favorite tapas! If it’s on the menu, it’s in the order when that waiter comes around, but with quarantine and all, I have had to recreate it at my own home to get that tiny taste of Spain we crave every once in a while. I was actually […]
Air fried shishito peppers have snuck their way into my life and they are hands down my new favorite snack to eat. We had them for the first time in this restaurant by our apartment in New York and since then I buy them on the regular, especially when I am on night shifts. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
With it being National Burger Day yesterday, I had to celebrate but was not really in the mood for a regular burger. What the inner Cuban in me really wanted was a Cuban Frita. I figured I could make it an appetizer and instead make tiny Cuban Frita sliders for everyone to enjoy! To be […]
