Chicken-fried steak is as Southern as it gets, but that doesn't mean you can't put a twist on it. Cumin and oregano in the breading add a Cuban flair, and the squeeze of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Recipes from Cuba
Known for their pork, beans, rice and the famous medianoche pressed sandwich. Cuban recipes have lots of flavor and are a must-try like Cuban pork sandwiches with pickles or cuban flan.
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Cuban-Style Chicken Fried Steak
Cuban Sloppy Joe
The beautiful lovechild of a cuban sandwich and a sloppy Joe. Pork mixed with homemade BBQ sauce, pickles, and brown mustard on toasted buns.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cuban Risotto (Arroz a La Milanesa)
Craving some Cuban? This creamy Cuban-style risotto with butter, onions, and rice cooked in saffron chicken stock makes a great base for some Cuban-spiced chicken or...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Arroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)
This creamy, cinnamon-spiced Cuban treat is a great one to have in your repertoire. It's easy to cook big batches ahead of time, so there's no stressing when it's...
Time: 1-2 hours
Cuban-Style Arroz Con Pollo
This Cuban-style chicken and rice is positively packed with flavor. The secret twist? Tomato sauce, beer, and a pinch of saffron.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Cuban Style Marinated Steak
Made with orange juice, lime juice, vegetable oil, oregano, Montreal steak seasoning, ground cumin, porterhouse or sirloin steaks
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Cuban Sandwiches
A good Cuban sandwich is unbeatable. The combination of roast pork and Swiss balanced by the crisp bite of dill pickle hits the spot. Slice them up small to throw on a party...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Cuban Style Chicken
Made with salt and pepper, cumin, garlic, green bell pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes with jalapenos, onion, black beans, frozen corn
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cuban Potato Salad (Ensalada De Papa)
Made with fresh parsley, salt and pepper, sweet peas, potatoes, green onions, celery, pimento-stuffed green olives, pimientos, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cuban Cod
Made with salt and cayenne pepper, cod fillet, potato, corn oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, fish or vegetable stock, saffron threads, dried hot chilies
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cuban Black Beans And Rice
Made with jalapeno pepper, dried black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, water, olive oil, ground cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cuban Potato Salad
Made with habanero sauce, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, red potatoes, bacon, red onions, green onions, dill pickles, green olives, garlic powder
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cuban Boliche
Made with capers, green Spanish olives with pimentos, cubanelle peppers, green bell pepper, onion, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, Spanish seasoning with yellow color
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Media Noche (Cuban Midnight Sandwich)
Made with olive oil, dill pickle, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, hoagie rolls, prepared mustard, sliced deli turkey meat, ham
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cuban Fried Steak
Made with fresh parsley, onion, olive oil, top round steaks, garlic, limes, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cuban Rice With Pigeon Peas
Made with salt, Scotch bonnet pepper, dried pigeon peas, water, smoked ham, onion, green bell pepper, plum tomatoes, garlic, dried thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cuban Braised Chicken
Made with olive oil, whole chicken, kosher salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cuban Flan
Made with eggs, water, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.