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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.
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!
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!
Hatch Horsey Sauce
This Hatch horsey sauce is a cold summer dip with myriad amazing uses- a dip for chips, crackers, and all manner of veggies; served with fish; a spread for sandwiches and so much more! A great way to use up leftover Hatch Green chiles!
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!
Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad)
Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad) is a warm, sweet and tangy potato salad perfect for grilling season!
Caramelized Banana Orange Chai Granola (Allergy free!)
This delicious, allergy-free granola features caramelized bananas, orange juice and chai spice for a breakfast with strong fall vibes. Nut-free and easily adaptable to vegan diets and lactose-free diets!
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.
Yuca Frita con Mojo
Golden, fried, pillowy perfection: Yuca Frita con Mojo might be one of the world’s best snacks.
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!