Ropa Vieja is a staple recipe in Cuba, and for good reason, it tastes amazing and is simple to make! Yesterday I shared my recipe for an Instant Pot ropa vieja on the blog. We had leftovers (I purposely made extra), and today I made some cheesy ropa vieja empanadas, and let me tell you, they're out of this world! Cheese or no cheese? I admit, I questioned myself, and I honestly don't know why. Empanadas need cheese in my opinion. You can clearly choose to leave it out or go with a ...
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Instant Pot Cuban Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja literally translates to "old clothes", why is this classic Cuban dish called old clothes? I have no idea, I forgot to ask my dad. But, he did walk me through step by step on how to make this authentic Cuban ropa vieja recipe that I made in the Instant Pot. Growing up, I can only remember eating this dish a handful of times. (Crazy, right?! Maybe it's my memories.) Now as a madre, I want to be able to make classic Cuban (and Puerto Rican) dishes to keep the culture alive in mi ...
Slow Cooker Cuban Chicken Recipe
Looking for a basic, minimal ingredient chicken slow cooker recipe? There are three key ingredients you can be sure of when making Cuban food -garlic, cumin, and salt. If you have those three ingredients, you have the base. This simple slow cooker Cuban chicken recipe is a great way to change things up, stay on budget and yet experience great natural flavors. This healthy recipe is great all year long, serve it with rice, side veggies and you've got yourself a meal. For The Busy Family, This ...
Street Style Cuban Sliders
In my family there's a battle to find a place with where they have the most authentic Cuban sandwiches. See, my father was born and raised in Cuba, he knows his Cubano sandwiches. I guess it's the bread that truly makes the difference. All I know is one time I was visiting my parents and I told my dad I was craving a Cubano and he came home with a few different ones. My parents and brother were going over the differences, quality of meat and bread quality and... have you ever heard Cubans talk? ...
