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5 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to our Sunday Dinner series. Each Friday we will feature a recipe that you can make on Sunday to feed your family and your soul :) Hi friend, If you’re looking for a Sunday dinner that feels a little special without a lot of work, this one is for you. This week’s dish is Camarones Enchilados — tender shrimp simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with just the right amount of flavor. It’s a classic Cuban seafood dish that comes together quickly but still feels worthy of a Sunday...
8 days ago • 1 min read
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12 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to our Sunday Dinner series. Each Friday we will feature a recipe that you can make on Sunday to feed your family and your soul :) Hi friend, If you’re already thinking about what to cook for Sunday dinner, let me make it easy for you. This week’s Sunday dish is Arroz con Pollo — a classic Cuban comfort meal that brings everyone to the table without a lot of fuss. It’s one of those recipes that fills the house with warmth while it cooks and tastes even better the next day (yes,...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Reality is Upon us December was a whirlwind. The jump from Thanksgiving to New Years was quick. A blurry magical time filled with family, gatherings, errands, trips, and food! It's so weird how calories don't seem to count in December, but love that for us. The truth is, after weeks of holiday parties from Thanksgiving to Noche Buena and indulgent dinners, when January rolls around, everyone is ready for a restart. We are here because we wanted to help you create a meal plan that will get...
19 days ago • 2 min read
December 31, 2025 Goodbye 2025... Hello, 2026! Lentejas Bring Good Luck! In many cultures, Lentejas (Lentil Soup) are considered good luck. They are made on the first day of the New Year to help usher in a year of prosperity and luck. We wanted to share with you our Lentil Soup recipe that has a little bit of a sweet twist. We wish you all a year full of all the love and blessings you can handle! We will be back with a Meal Plan to help you manage getting back into the swing of things. In the...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Let's Say Goodbye to 2025 in Style! New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family. What better way to do that than with a delicious meal? If you’re planning on staying in this year, here’s a few different options to help you create a menu that will make your New Year’s Eve party the talk of the town, or the talk of the couch (haha). We love to stay in on New Year's. For us, it's a great time to try a recipe we don't normally make. There's something special about the last meal...
28 days ago • 3 min read
This is Your Sign From the Universe to Make Coquito We know that for some of you, Coquito may be a Noche Buena staple. But for anyone out there who is yet to try it- this is your sign from the universe to make it this Christmas! Think of Coquito as the perfect substitute for egg nog. It has all the right holiday notes, with just the right amount of rum. It helps bring the perfect amount of festive to your party. In Puerto Rican culture, it is a drink that celebrates "life, success, love and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Noche Buena- A Good Night, Indeed! Noche Buena (good night), is one of the most beautiful, most celebrated nights in hispanic and Spanish culture. It's the night when our families gather to celebrate Christmas, and truly one of the most beautiful traditions we have. It's the night where we dress up, and gather everyone. We mean all the Tios all the Tias and every Cuban cousin you have. The plan for lechon has been in place and your brother is bringing the Caja China over in the morning. The...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read