Chicken Soup

chicken soup
This Cuban chicken soup recipe is quite creole, delicious and very easy-to-make; this is the reason we like making it as much as possible. So we can frequently enjoy the delicious flavor resulting from the mixture of all its ingredientes. There are two popular proverbs that say: “con un buen caldo de pollo se quita

Yuca with Mojo

cuban yuca with mojo recipe
Cubans love having yuca with mojo, especially on special days such as the holidays at the end of the year. It is the essential and perfect accompaniment to any dish with a Caribbean style and spirit. Yuca is very common on the Island, that is why it is not a problem to get it and

Guava Empanadas

empanadas de guayaba
The Guava empanadas recipe is very easy-to-make and special for holidays or as a dessert for any day of our lives.   They are so irresistible that they might not last too long; once these crunchy and soft pastries are made, with their special guava flavor as filling, they will be gobbled up quickly.  

Shrimp Soup

shrimp soup
Shrimp soup is one of the best options if you want to enjoy something hot, light and, at the same time, full of nutrients. Its preparation is very simple, but its taste is marvelous for our palate. In Cuba, shrimp soup had its peak since colonial times when the Spanish and aborigines enjoyed this dish.

Coconut Flan

coconut flan
Today we are going to teach you how to make coconut flan, a very easy recipe from which we get a snack that is a delicacy. Its texture is super creamy and it has an intense coconut flavor, two reasons that make it irresistible to prepare. The truth is that this coconut flan recipe is

Shrimp Cocktail

shrimp cocktail
The shrimp cocktail recipe is another one of our favorites when it comes to enjoying a delicious, quick and easy-to-make snack. The origin of this dish comes from 1941 in a club in Boston, United States. The mixture of flavors became so successful that it spread quickly to other regions in the States. Years later,

Chicken Croquettes

chicken croquettes
The chicken croquettes recipe we bring you today is very delicious and easy-to-make, perfect to enjoy with the entire family. You can have them with any dish you would like because they are perfect to have with a variety of food, and also you can have them as a snack. Their texture is crunchy on

Breaded Shrimp

breaded shrimp
The breaded shrimp recipe we bring you today, is perfect to use as a main dish, a starter or a snack. You can enjoy it at any time of the day, and, according to the moment you choose, it is a very tasty dish that will never let you down if what you want to

Vaca Frita

vaca frita
The Vaca Frita recipe is an essential dish in Cuban gastronomy, very easy-to-make and with an unmistakable and crunchy texture. Its preparation is very similar to the famous Cuban ropa vieja, but with the peculiarity that it needs fewer ingredients. The final result is a dry meat that it is usually served with white rice

Mojo Criollo

mojo criollo
Mojo criollo is one of the must-try recipes in Cuban cuisine, because we can use it in a vast variety of traditional dishes on the Island. It gives an exceptional flavor to all kind of meat, fish and seafood. Besides, it is excellent when served with starches such as potatoes and eddoes. This kind of

Roast chicken

roast chicken
Roast chicken is a recipe that is prepared very frequently everywhere in Cuba. It is very easy to make and needs very few ingredients; just enough to give a delicious flavor to the chicken so that it can be enjoyed at home. It is an ideal dish for those days when you are expecting visitors,
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Chickpea Stew

chickpea stew
Who doesn´t like to enjoy a delightful chickpea stew like the one we make in Cuba? This recipe is a delicacy and is part of our gastronomy; furthermore, it is very easy to make. Chickpeas are a great source of vegetable protein, one of the most important staple nutrients we can include in our diet.

Chocolate Custard

natilla de chocolate
This chocolate custard recipe is another classic of Cuban baking. It is made with just a few ingredients and in the blink of an eye. Although the original recipe that the Spanish brought to the island is made with eggs, milk and sugar, the version we have made of this dish is far simpler. The

White Rice

hacer arroz blanco
The white rice is a classic, not alone of the Cuban cooking but internationally, a recipe that can never lack. Its preparation is very simple and quick, with very few ingredients, but in spite of this it is necessary to keep in mind some tricks. Today we show you the secret to cook a loose

Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin puree
To prepare a rich pumpkin puree is simpler than it seems, it is also a healthy recipe that we can taste in any schedule. The pumpkin is one of the most common vegetables in Cuba and with the one we prepare a great variety of delicious recipes. From a rich pumpkin flan until a flavorful

Garlic Shrimp

camarones al ajillo
The garlic shrimp recipe, it is very easy to make. This one is one of the dishes that we are accustomed to prepare in Cuba, although its originally from Spain. It became popular in the island after the arrival of the Spanish where both culinary cultures were fused. If we speak about the more popular

Cuban Eggnog

This recipe of Cuban Eggnog is very easy to prepare and the result is a delicious beverage to taste in all occasion. For the most part, it is preferred by women, who opt for something more garter when it comes to celebrating. Ya que podemos consumir este trago todo el día o la noche, según

PAPAYA in Syrup

The papaya in syrup is other of the delicacies that we can make easily in Cuba. It is also  part of our gastronomic tradition, so that is very common to get to any home and feel the agreeable aroma of this sweet as soon as we cross the door. The papaya is a tropical fruit

Green Plantain Fufu

fufu de platano cubano
The green plantain Fufu is one of the simplest Cuban recipes, economical and that perfectly combines with the most of the foods. The plantain represents one of the highest sources of energy that we can consume for the best functioning of our organism. What properties does the plantain have? It gives us fiber, vitamins and

Guava Pie

cuban guava pie
One of the traditional dessert recipe that make crazy to Cuban, is the Guava Pie. The combination of a crunchy pastry with the sweet taste of the guava marmalade is perfect and there is no comparison. Since we were child we have been trying this delicious in Cuba, that is why, we bring you this

Cuban Custard

natilla
No doubt this homemade recipe of Cuban custard, is part of the culinary tradition of our island, there is no need to say that we love the desserts. That’s why, we cannot let go the opportunity of let you know step by step for elaborating this sweet delicacy. It does not take too much time

Lamb Stew

how to make lamb stew
This recipe is a delight, especially if it is prepared properly, the lamb stew that today we propose has an intense flavor, a delicious sauce and meat a texture that is easily broken in the mouth. It is  one of the most common food that are prepare in Cuba and that usually passes from generation

Mamey Shake

The mamey shake is one of the recipes that we make the most in Cuba, and it is due to that for many people is our preferable fruit. The mamey has two classifications according to its aspect and color in its inside, keeping with two general varieties: Red mamey: With thick crust and rough of

Cuban Ajiaco

ajiaco
The creole ajiaco is a super delicious dish that all Cuban used to prepare every time we have the chance. Specially, if we are about to prepare a family party so that it is the recipe that for excellence t cannot be missing in this type of celebrations. Besides, because it is part of our

Bread Pudding

Today we propose you to prepare the Cuban bread pudding recipe, a delicious traditional sweet that all of us should taste. This is one of the most prepared and tasted homemade recipe in our island, from generation to generation. Sure, at home your grandma or your mom use to delight to everybody with this delicious

Chicken and Rice

cuban chicken and rice
Withing the wide list of Cuban traditional recipes, the chicken and rice cannot be missing; its flavor and weave are irresistible to the palatal. The majority of the Cuban Population love this delicacy that is why who have had the chance to taste it, want to do it again as many time as we can.

Chicken Fricassee

fricasé de pollo cubano
One of the most delicious recipe that we used to prepare in Cuba, is the chicken fricassee. It is a simple and inexpensive preparation, which no doubt, we can enjoy at any day of the week. So that , if you still don’t know how to make chicken fricassee to the Cuban style, here we

Cuban Black Beans

frijoles negros
No doubt, that the black beans soup is a part of our culture, and it is not a coincidence that this is one of the recipe that we make the most. In fact, the majority of us have the delicious black beans soup within the list of our preferable foods. It is a traditional dish

Papaya Smoothie

papaya smoothie
This Papaya Smoothie as it is call in the occident of Cuba and in other regions around the world, is very refreshing and perfect for any occasion. In we had already mentioned in other occasions, when we spoke about the recipe to make sweet, its properties and benefits for health. The truth is that with

Cuba Libre drink

If you travel to Cuba, you cannot miss to have a drink of Cuba Libre, the most popular dark drink of the island. CUBA LIBRE Cocktail Did you know that it is not only famous in Cuba, but also, all over the world? Sample of the great popularity that the Cuban cocktail has. For instance,

Guava Shells

cascos de guayaba
If we talk about the traditional Cuban desserts, it is obvious that guava shells cannot be missing; they are very nice and easy to make. Guava is a plentiful fruit in Cuba; reach in vitamin c and nutrients, so that its pulp can reduce the levels of LDL in the human organism. Among its different

Cuban Rice Pudding Recipe

One of the most desired Cuban dessert; it is about rice pudding, a traditional recipe, homemade, of easy elaboration and super creamy. After a nice food, there is nothing better than finish with a delicious dessert, all the family and the rest of the guests at home will get perplexed desiring that their ration never

Red Beans and Rice Cuban Recipe

receta congri
Although it is said that this dish, is originally from Africa, it is a Cuban staple. The combination of white rice and red beans. It is serving in some meals at the time of celebrating important events. Cuban love Rice and Beans, that is why, we love it, besides it is perfectly adapted to some

Malanga Fritters

Malanga Fritters
A delicious malanga Fritters are the perfect combination for any dish derive from the Cuban food. Smalls, but delicious, that if we have them in our hands, lead us into temptation of never finish. How to Make Malanga Fritters24 April, 2018DailisWe detail in simple steps how to make some Cuban malanga frittersPrep Time5 minCook Time10

Cuban Flan. CRÈME CARAMEL

flan cubano
This delicious dessert is the favorite for most of Cuban, it has a very creamy and soft texture that fascinates all people who taste it. It is said that it had aphrodisiac powers, during the medieval period, the true is that we are not sure, what we can state with absolute certainly is that it

Cuban Ropa Vieja

ropa vieja cubana
The authentic ropa vieja recipe to the Cuban style, it is a simple and a very nice dish, although the majority of the time use to prepare this delicious dish, is in the process of flaking the meat. We assure you that it is worth to wait because the result is delicious, so now let’s

Cuban Imperial Rice

arroz imperial
Imperial rice is a delicious dish that we are used to make in Cuba, and of course, there are a great quantity of varieties according the ingredients each Cuban has at his/ her house or according to a cooking little secret that they want to add to their food. In fact, to cook a good

Cuban Sandwich

The recipe of the traditional Cuban sandwich is known worldwide for its exquisite flavor resulting from the combination of roast suckling pig, cheese and ham with other ingredients. This sandwich is the ideal choice for a quick and tasty meal, just imagine how pleasant it would be the crispy sound of toasted bread grilled with