These fried sweet plantains, or maduros in Spanish, are plantains in a ripe state that are sliced and fried until they’re tender in the middle and crispy and caramelized around the edges.| Cook2eatwell
This Cuban roast pork (lechon asado) is marinated in a homemade mojo marinade overnight and then roasted low and slow until it’s fall apart tender.| Cook2eatwell
Vaca Frita is a Cuban favorite—tender, shredded beef that’s pan-fried until golden and crispy. It’s packed with flavor and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Serve it with white rice and your favorite side, like sweet plantains, or a fresh green salad, for a delicious meal.| Cook2eatwell
Ropa Vieja is a popular Cuban dish made with shredded beef in a flavorful tomato sauce. In this recipe, the tomato sauce is made with onions, garlic, and spices sautéed in olive oil. The beef is cooked in beef broth, shredded, and added to the tomato sauce.| Cook2eatwell
This Cuban cube steak makes a quick, delicious dinner on a busy weeknight. Using cube steak saves some cash too, since it’s an inexpensive yet tender cut of meat.| Cook2eatwell
Bistec en Cazuela is a typical Cuban meal; and like many Cuban dishes, it’s not fancy – but it sure is good! In English, bistec en cazuela translates to steak in a pot, and that’s what it is, kind of. It is thin steaks cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with garlic and plenty of sliced onions.| Cook2eatwell
Bistec Empanizado (breaded steak) is a thin steak that’s seasoned, coated in cracker meal and fried until it's golden brown. It’s a traditional and very popular, Cuban dish.| Cook2eatwell
Cuban cuisine is rich with comforting, flavor-packed soups and stews that reflect the island’s history, culture, and love for home-cooked meals. From thick and hearty stews to silky-smooth cream soups, each dish has its own character and place at the table.| Cook2eatwell
Cuban cuisine is simple. There are no fancy ingredients – on the contrary there are lots of beans, rice, cheap cuts of meat and root vegetables. Here we’ve put together a list of pantry items and ingredients common in Cuban food, along with a collection of classic recipes to use them in.| Cook2eatwell
This ground turkey picadillo is a lighter twist on the Cuban classic, made with lean turkey, vegetables, tomato sauce, and olives. Quick, easy, and meal prep friendly.| Cook2eatwell
This cilantro garlic sauce is creamy, herby, and full of flavor. Made with simple ingredients in just minutes, it’s perfect for tacos, grilled meats, veggies, and more.| Cook2eatwell
Learn how to make yuca frita (fried cassava) that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside using frozen yuca. Includes tips, step-by-step instructions, and serving ideas for this flavorful side dish.| Cook2eatwell
Crema de Malanga is a thick, creamy soup, made creamy more by the texture of the Malanga root than actual cream. It's easy to make and delicious!| Cook2eatwell
Potaje de Lentejas, a potaje is a Cuban-style bean stew. Typical ingredients include beans, meat (an inexpensive cut) and root vegetables.| Cook2eatwell