Jamie Silva is the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon where you’ll find delicious Cuban food recipes.| A Sassy Spoon
Cuban Pollo Asado is a juicy chicken recipe marinated in a citrus-garlic marinade with annatto and complete seasoning, then roasted to charred perfection.| A Sassy Spoon
Cuban Pollo a la Plancha is a citrus-marinated & seasoned chicken breast that's griddled to juicy, golden brown perfection then topped with sauteed onions.| A Sassy Spoon
Elevate your dishes with our authentic Cuban Mojo Marinade! Tangy, bold flavors in just 10 minutes with 7 ingredients. Perfect for chicken, pork, or steak.| A Sassy Spoon
Frijoles negros are a silky smooth Cuban black bean recipe cooked to perfection. Learn how to make them 2 ways with dried black beans or canned black beans.| A Sassy Spoon
Learn how to make Congri (Moros), a flavorful Cuban black beans & rice dish, two ways: traditionally with dried beans or quickly with canned beans.| A Sassy Spoon
Arroz Blanco is an easy white rice side dish typically served with Cuban black beans or Cuban picadillo. Ready in 25 minutes with just 4 ingredients!| A Sassy Spoon
Vaca frita de pollo is an easy Cuban shredded chicken recipe made with Cuban mojo marinade and sautéed onions then pan-fried to perfection.| A Sassy Spoon
Discover the authentic Cuban twist on tostones, crispy twice-fried plantains, served with garlic mojo sauce. Perfect as a side or appetizer!| A Sassy Spoon
Learn how to make the best authentic ropa vieja with this classic Cuban recipe! This slow-cooked shredded beef dish is the ultimate Cuban comfort food.| A Sassy Spoon
A deliciously saucy and fragrant Cuban-style shrimp creole recipe (Camarones Enchilados) served over white rice. A simple 30-minute meal!| A Sassy Spoon
Elevate any dish with our easy-to-make sweet plantains. With just 2 ingredients, minimal prep, and ready in 15 minutes, they're the best Cuban staple!| A Sassy Spoon
Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso! Easy Cuban pastries made with puff pastry and filled with guava paste and cream cheese. Just 4 ingredients!| A Sassy Spoon
Cuban roast pork (aka lechon asado) marinated in a homemade flavorful garlic-citrus paste marinade and slow roasted to perfection!| A Sassy Spoon
This Cuban-style picadillo recipe is made stovetop in one pan, and ready within 30 minutes. Using ground beef, it’s packed with traditional flavors.| A Sassy Spoon