Chicken Salad

chicken salad
With this delicious and refreshing chicken salad, I can guarantee you that your summer days will be even more pleasurable. Every time we start a new season, I always get excited thinking about preparing recipes that are perfect for each season. Right now, due to the high temperatures, there’s nothing better than enjoying fresh dishes, ... Read more

Moros y Cristianos

moros y cristianos
Moros y cristianos es another culinary tradition that hails from the influence of the Spanish in Cuba. Oftentimes it is confused with arroz congrí, since the names of these recipes change based on regions, but this is incorrect. The fact that it is called moros y cristianos or congrí doesn’t have anything to do with ... Read more

Rice with Pork

rice with pork
This rice with pork recipe cannot be missed in your cookbook, because it’s perfect to enjoy a simple and fast but quite delicious meal. There is no possible way you can fail when preparing this recipe. The combination of the rice with the pork is simply an explosion of flavor and texture. In Cuba and ... Read more

Lentils

lentils
If you are somebody who doesn’t like lentils, after you try this recipe you will surely change your mind. Lentils are vegetables rich in iron, very nutritious, perfect to include with frequency in the diets of children and adults. Its preparation is very easy, so it won’t be bothersome for you to prepare them at ... Read more

Lasagna

lasaña
Although lasagna is not a typical Cuban recipe, it’s a dish we enjoy frequently and that we are fascinated by. For this reason, it has come to our minds to propose to you on this occasion an easy homemade lasagna recipe so you can enjoy it anytime you’d like. We can assure you it’s mouthwatering ... Read more

Natural Yogurt

natural yogurt
Would you like to know how to make natural yogurt in an easy way? The truth is that this is a simple recipe that doesn’t need too much ingredients. From now on, we won’t ever need to worry that we’re running out of yogurt and we need to buy more because now we can make ... Read more

Cremitas de Leche

cremitas de leche receta
Cremitas de leche is one of the Cuban baking delights we can’t resist but to taste. It’s said its popularity was born in Camagüey province and the town of Cascorro the best cremitas de leche in all of Cuba are made. Nevertheless, it’s enjoyed with such a pleasure everywhere in the country by children and ... Read more

Okra Rice

Okra rice
Prepare this delicious and simple okra rice recipe, a different way to enjoy both of these ingredients. It has a great aroma and its flavor won’t let you down, so if you love this vegetable you can’t miss today’s recipe. It’s ideal to have it either at lunch or dinner, accompanied by a fresh salad, ... Read more

Cuban Rice

arroz a la cubana
Cuban rice is quite a simple recipe, well known and tasted worldwide. Although, inside of Cuba it is not usually called this way, it’s better known as rice with egg and a ripe plantain. In spite of being a typical dish of Cuban gastronomy, this rice is had traditionally in the Spanish region of the ... Read more

Tamale Casserole

Tamale Casserole
What Cuban person hasn’t tried an exquisite tamale Casserole? Without blinking we can say that this is one of the homemade recipes we like to prepare the most. We can even declare ourselves addicted to all the delicacies derived from corn. This ingredient is part of multiple homemade delicacies that we consume year after year ... Read more

Dulce de leche

dulce de leche
Who doesn't like dulce de leche? Children, young people, adults, we all like it, and even more than that, it makes us crazy every time we try it or hear it mentioned. This is a truly exquisite traditional dessert; it is very versatile and enjoyed everywhere in the world. Many may know it as a ... Read more

Boniatillo

boniatillo
The boniatillo recipe is one of the most traditional in Cuba, being a cheap and easy-to-make dessert. Although it has some variants, its base is sweet potatos and sugar, two ingredients that cannot be missed. Some people add honey; others accompany it with grated coconut and some with white cheese, but always using the basic ... Read more

Guava Jam

mermelada de guayaba
Today we propose you to make this homemade recipe of super delicious and very easy-to-make guava jam. The guava is a tropical fruit that we enjoy most of the year in Cuba, its slightly acidic sweet taste makes it perfect for preparing many pastry recipes. On this occasion we will make a Cuban classic, the ... Read more

Meatball Soup

sopa de albondigas
Meatball soup is a light and very easy to make dish, so if you do not know how to prepare it, we will tell you here everything you will need to make it. There are many versions of this recipe, some of them add vegetables, others are simpler, similar to a broth and there are ... Read more

Pumpkin Flan

Pumpkin flan
If you love desserts, certainly you will love this Cuban pumpkin flan recipe. This is another one of the crème caramels we traditionally prepare here on the Island, and it is delicious and very easy to make. Take a look at these kitchen utensils which may be very helpful for this and other recipes. Imusa Flan Mold, ... Read more

Mazamorra

mazamorra
Remembering another of our favorite and traditional recipes, today we present the delicious Cuban mazamorra. Like we have said on other occasions, Cubans like all kinds of preparations, including corn, among their ingredients due to its sweet flavor and because we can prepare a great number of dishes using it. Mazamorra, without a doubt, is ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more