Welcome to Latina Mom Meals, where classic Cuban and Puerto Rican recipes come served with a side of memory.
Cuban Recipes
Classic Cuban recipes like croquettes, pernil, and congri are some family favorites that you'll find here at Latina Mom Meals.
- Cuban Pernil
- Instant Pot Cuban Ropa Vieja
- Pollo a la Barbacoa (Cuban Soy Butter Chicken)
- Pan con Bistec | Cuban Steak Sandwich
- Cuban Picadillo Recipe
- Cuban Garlic Butter Steak (Bistec con ajo receta)
- Cuban Yuca Con Mojo (cassava recipe)
- Ham and Cheese Croquettes
Puerto Rican Recipes
From arroz con gandules to coquito, Puerto Rican food is known for it's bright flavors.
My vision for Latina Mom Meals has always been to create a bridge between the reader and the Latin community through food. Eating a dish prepared in the same way by those who came before us awakens memories within us that transport us back to that moment in time with a loved one we may no longer have around. -Neyssa
Have a sweet tooth?
This guava & cheese pastry is a an easy to make dessert the whole family will love!
Top 10 Recipes
Top 10 Latin recipes our home cooks love to make.
About Neyssa
Neyssa is a passionate home cook sharing recipes that are inspired by her Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage.
Appetizer Recipes
One thing that I love about Puerto Rican appetizers is that they're mostly all handheld! Think about potato balls, alcapurrias, and of course pastelillos!
Soup Recipes
Discover old & new soup recipes!
"We may not have anything left to eat, but we still have our dignity. If it’s necessary, we will do our cooking with firewood. We will do anything except surrender!"
Nitza Villapol
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