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Cuban Tostones con Mojo

One of the most famous and popular Cuban recipes, Tostones con Mojo are fried green plantains served with a sour orange and garlic marinade.

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Cuban Mojo Sauce

Cuban Mojo Sauce (typically just called “mojo”) is a classic condiment that is a must-have for so many different things.

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Yuca Frita con Mojo

Golden, fried, pillowy  perfection: Yuca Frita con Mojo might be one of the world’s best snacks.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

Authentic, briney Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros) are a staple of Cuban cooking and possibly my all-time favorite black bean dish.

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Cuban Picadillo

Cuban Picadillo is a champion in the realm of simple, home-style comfort foods!

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Cuban Tostones con Mojo

One of the most famous and popular Cuban recipes, Tostones con Mojo are fried green plantains served with a sour orange and garlic marinade.

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The Colorado Christmas Dog

Take your favorite hot dog, wrap it in a Hatch green chile, dress it up in homemade red pepper jelly then top it with thick-cut bacon and you’ve got yourself the Colorado Christmas Dog!

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Honey Butter Quinoa and Corn

Honey Butter Quinoa and Corn delivers big on bright, summery flavors, making it the perfect BBQ side dish. An easy and healthy accompaniment to any meal!

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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.

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Fettuccine with Sausage and Vegetables

Simply known in my family as “fettuccine”, this ultra comforting fettuccine with sausage and vegetables features hot Italian sausage, zucchini, yellow squash and red bell peppers!

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Black Eyed Pea Veggie Burgers

These supremely satisfying Black Eyed Pea Burgers feature mushrooms, green peas, and the perfect blend of spices for a unique veggie burger that is a twist on the traditional!

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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!

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Oatmeal Triple Chip Cookies

The favorite cookie recipe of my family for years, these Oatmeal Triple Chip Cookies are loaded to the brim with chocolate, white chocolate and butterscotch chips.

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