Author: myrecipes
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Cuban Jambalaya
I love the warmth of spicy dishes which inevitably led me to explore Cajun cuisine. This Jambalaya recipe has become one of my favorites and also one of my family’s top requested meals
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Christmas Pig
The centerpiece of every Cuban Christmas celebration is a Christmas pig. This is one family tradition that has remained intact every year for my entire lifetime. Throughout my childhood and later as a young adult, I have vivid holiday memories of preparing a whole pig roast with my beloved father. Nochebuena Cubans, along with many…
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Colombian Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) is a staple in every Latin country. Each country has its own version, and they can be quite different. For example, I’m Cuban American and the Cuban version of arroz con pollo is very different. Most notably, the Cuban version is prepared with leg quarters (dark meat) bone-in, while…
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
A Thanksgiving dinner favorite at our home is Pumpkin Crunch Cake. This recipe came to us from our dear friend Chelsea. She had invited us over for a dinner party on a beautiful fall evening. This occurred during a period of time a few years back when I was unable to consume sugar. She had…