Rabo Encendido: A Symphony of Slow-Cooked Oxtail There’s a profound satisfaction that comes from coaxing incredible depth of flavor from humble ingredients, a culinary alchemy that the Spanish call “cocina de cuchara” – spoon cuisine. My first encounter with Rabo Encendido, or “Lit Tail” as it literally translates, was on a sweltering Cuban summer afternoon … Read more
Ropa Vieja Pot Pies with Pepper Jack Biscuits: A Flavorful Fusion There are some dishes that just sing to your soul, conjuring up memories of cozy kitchens and shared meals. For me, Ropa Vieja has always held a special place. Growing up, my Abuela would make this incredible shredded beef stew, its aroma a comforting … Read more
Arroz Con Leche: A Cuban Hug in a Bowl Growing up, Sunday afternoons in my grandmother’s kitchen were a symphony of aromas. While the main course often featured roasted pork or slow-cooked beans, it was the sweet finale that truly held my heart captive: her arroz con leche. The air would thicken with the comforting … Read more
R.B.’s Crock Pot Cuban Pork Roast: A Taste of Sunshine and Soul The aroma of slow-cooked pork, infused with the bright tang of citrus and the earthy depth of garlic, has always been a sensory portal for me. It transports me back to sun-drenched afternoons in Fort Lauderdale, where the warmth wasn’t just from the … Read more
The Quintessential Lime Mojito: A Refreshing Classic There’s a particular magic that happens when the sun begins its slow descent, casting a golden hue across a balmy evening. It’s in those moments, often on a patio overlooking sparkling water or nestled in a garden alive with the hum of cicadas, that I find myself instinctively … Read more
Ropa Vieja: A Symphony of Shredded Beef, Peppers, and Onions There’s a particular magic that happens when humble ingredients are transformed through time and patient cooking into something truly extraordinary. Ropa Vieja, for me, is the epitome of this culinary alchemy. I remember my first encounter with this Cuban classic not in a bustling restaurant, … Read more
Ropa Vieja: A Taste of Cuban Heritage There’s a certain magic that happens when humble ingredients are coaxed into something extraordinary through time and love. For me, Ropa Vieja is the embodiment of that culinary alchemy. I remember my Abuela’s kitchen, thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered beef and spices, a symphony of clanking … Read more
The Sun-Kissed Spirit of Cuba: A Virgin Raspberry Daiquiri to Brighten Your Day There are some drinks that just transport you. For me, the moment I taste a perfectly blended daiquiri, whether spiked or, in this case, gloriously virgin, I’m instantly whisked away to a sun-drenched Cuban beach. I remember one sweltering afternoon in Havana, … Read more