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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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Cuban Black Beans Soup (Frijoles Negros)

Cuban Black Beans Soup (Frijoles Negros)

Cuban Black Beans Soup is a hearty, flavourful dish that pairs perfectly with rice and meat dishes. This traditional Cuban soup is filled with beautiful aromas from the sofrito, aromatic…

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Batido de Trigo (Cuban Puffed Wheat Milkshake)

Batido de Trigo (Cuban Puffed Wheat Milkshake)

Cereal milkshakes are both energising and refreshing when the day is hot. There is no better example than a Puffed Wheat Milkshake or Batido de Trigo. This Cuban staple is…

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Sweetcorn Fritters Recipe

Sweetcorn Fritters Recipe

Sweetcorn fritters or frituras de maíz are a delight of Cuban and Latin American cuisine. They are usually enjoyed as a side dish, but they are also great as finger…

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