Cuban Recipes
Fricasé de Pollo (easy weeknight version)
Fricasé de pollo (or Cuban chicken fricassee) is a stewed dish featuring tomatoes, green olives, and Yukon gold potatoes. This recipe comes together unbelievably quickly and is perfect for those busy weeknights!
Yuca Frita con Mojo
Golden, fried, pillowy perfection: Yuca Frita con Mojo might be one of the world’s best snacks.
Plátanos Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)
One of my all-time favorite desserts is a bowl of vanilla ice cream and Cuban plátanos maduros – an iconic side dish made from overripe, black sweet plantains!
Cuban Papas Rellenas (Fried Stuffed Potatoes)
Cuban papas rellenas are little orbs of perfection – deep fried, breaded mashed potato balls stuffed with a ground beef picadillo hash. A guaranteed hit at every party!
Cuban Mojo Sauce
Cuban Mojo Sauce (typically just called “mojo”) is a classic condiment that is a must-have for so many different things.
The Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo
This is the Ultimate Fricasé de Pollo (Cuban chicken fricassee) recipe! Marinated drumsticks are simmered until tender in a wonderful combination of olives, potatoes, and Cuban flavors!
American Southwest and Mexican Recipes
Trading Post Beans
Trading Post Beans are a pinto bean dish with a southwestern spin- perfect eaten on their own or as a filling for burritos, dips, chili and so much more!
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Mom’s Banana Bread
This light, cakey and perfectly sweet banana bread recipe is a classic in my family! It’s killer served for breakfast or a snack, generously spread with butter or cream cheese.
Hatch Chiles Rellenos
Could there be anything better than perfect Hatch chiles rellenos? I’m inclined to think not.
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Ultra Umami Mushroom Gravy
The reward at the end of this simple recipe is a luxurious, umami-packed, ultra thick mushroom gravy perfect for pasta, potatoes, biscuits and so much more!
Hoisin Maple Oven Salmon (+ the BEST way to cook salmon!)
An impressive but simple dish, this Hoisin Maple Oven Salmon recipe is primarily a vessel for me to talk about the BEST way to cook salmon!
Best-Ever Black Bean Patties
Perfect veggie black bean patties that hold together and never get dry!
New Mexican Style Stacked Enchiladas
Stacked enchiladas are a New Mexican specialty – delicious perfection for breakfast or dinner!
Swedish Recipes
Swedish Rye Bread
Swedish rye bread is an absolute tradition in my family- a deep, molasses-enriched, mixed grain rye bread that stands at the top of its class.
