Stacey’s Cuban Black Beans

These are so easy - and you can use canned or dried, though dried are definitely better. I typically like to serve them as a…

Sofrito and Beef—Ropa Vieja (Old Clothes)

This authentic Cuban dish gets it's name from the Spanish phrase for "old clothes," but don't let the name throw you off. Savory slow-cooked peppers…

Nuevo Cubano Chicken Roast

  In small bowl, mix together chopped cilantro, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, paprika, black pepper, red pepper flakes and olive oil. Rub mixture on each…

Spicy Cuban Rotisserie Chicken

Truss chicken or tie drumsticks together. In large glass bowl, mix together lime juice, olive oil, shallot, garlic, lime peel, oregano, salt, cumin and pepper.…

Ancho Rubbed Chicken

Rub: 2 tablespoons Ancho powder, 2 teaspoons Paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon caynne pepper. Chicken: Pat dry Rub with rub, roll in olive oil, re…

Cubano Pork Appetizer Skewers and Cilantro-Citrus Dip

In small bowl, combine ingredients for rub. Spread on both sides of pork chops. Grill chops or broil 4 inches from heat source 3 to…

Cuban-Style Braised Chicken

In large resealable plastic bag, combine salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, orange juice, lime juice and onion slices.  Seal bag and shake to mix well.…

Grilled Chicken Plantain and Pineapple Skewers

A sweet pineapple dipping sauce dresses us grilled chicken skewers.

Jerk Pork Bites

Place pork in 1/2-gallon self-sealing plastic bag. Combine oil, lime juice and vinegar; add sugar, seasons, onion and garlic. Mix until blended. Pour over pork.…

Cuban Bread Salad

Skillet-toasted bread topped with herbed greens and raisins.

Ensalada with Jicama, Corn and Beans

A super fresh and refreshing salad from Chicago's Mundial Cocina Mestiza features lots of sweet crunch from jicama and tortilla strips.

Chunky Black Bean Soup

A hearty vegetarian black bean soup with plenty of flavor and stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Cinco de Mango Salsa

A South-of-the-Border mango salsa with a zesty lime kick.

Gulf Ceviche with Tequila and Lime

Ceviche is sublime party food and a light, fresh-tasting seafood appetizer.

Cuban Chicken Rum Raisin

Marinate chicken in rum 30 minutes in plastic bag, massaging to cover all surfaces. In medium bowl blend coconut, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeno, 2 teaspoons…