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Carne con Papas Recipe (Cuban Beef Stew)

Carne con Papas Recipe (Cuban Beef Stew)

Carne con papas is the king of Cuban stews. With tender diced beef, potatoes and carrots slowly cooked in tomato sauce, this dish is full of hearty flavours and comfort….

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Cuban Food 101: What is Cuban Food?

Cuban Food 101: What is Cuban Food?

Many people around me always ask the same question: What is Cuban food? I always try my best to answer. I usually start with “Cuban food is a melting pot…

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Crema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog Recipe)

Crema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog Recipe)

There is no better holiday drink than Crema de vie, a rich Cuban version of eggnog. You’ll only need condensed milk, egg yolks, sugar, aromatic spices and a good dose…

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Cuban Turkey Mince Recipe (Picadillo de Pavo)

Cuban Turkey Mince Recipe (Picadillo de Pavo)

Cuban Turkey Mince is a flavourful, easy to make recipe ideal for weeknight dinners and batch cooking. Sofrito, dry cooking wine, tomato sauce, spices, herbs and pimiento-stuffed olives combine perfectly…

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Stuffed Plantain Cups (Black Bean and Chorizo Filling)

Stuffed Plantain Cups (Black Bean and Chorizo Filling)

Stuffed plantain cups are a perfect comfort food treat. In this easy recipe the green plantains are peeled, cut, fried, shaped into cups and fried again for a crispy, savoury…

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El Presidente Cocktail Recipe

El Presidente Cocktail Recipe

El Presidente is a delicious, elegant stirred cocktail for those cosy nights. It only needs light rum, white vermouth, orange liqueur and grenadine. This Cuban classic cocktail is a must-try…

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