Recipes from Cuba

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

This chipotle Cuban sandwich combines the smoky flavor of chipotle mayo with classic elements like pork, ham, and provolone, served in a crisp baguette.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A Cuban classic, the Media Noche combines deli turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese on hoagie rolls with a tangy mayo dressing. Pan-fried to a crisp finish, it's a tasty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Made with olive oil, whole chicken, kosher salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Made with eggs, water, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh parsley, onion, olive oil, top round steaks, garlic, limes, salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours