Category: Recipes
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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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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…
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Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)
A staple in Cuban home cooking is Black Beans. More often than not, they are served on top of white rice. This is a rich, filing and savory addition to any main protein course. No Christmas roast pig dinner would be complete without a generous serving of black beans and rice. My mom would soak…