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 […]
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 […]
