My favorite part about writing this blog is definitely sharing my family’s recipes and learning about the history and experiences behind the dishes I make. As I have gone along I have gotten family me
Instant Pot Cuban Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)
Ropa Vieja is probably the most delicious dish with the most unappetizing name. It literally means “Old Clothes” in English, but that’s not a description of how it tastes. I promise. It got it’s
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Instant Pot Cuban Pot Roast Stuffed with Chorizo (Boliche)
I believe the “Pot” in Instant Pot must stand for Pot Roast, because once you make it using the IP you will never make it any other way again. Pot Roast is the perfect family dish because you can prep
Instant Pot Cuban Ground Beef Dish (Picadillo)
I love collecting old cookbooks. One of my most prized cookbook was given to me by my husband. This cookbook is considered the Cuban Cooking Bible and it’s called Cocina Criolla by Nitza Villapol. Nit
Instant Pot Cuban Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)
Arroz con Pollo, or Chicken with Rice, is a common dish among most Spanish speaking cultures. Obviously all of them include rice and chicken, after that, the variations are endless. It really is a ver
Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans
The great thing about the Instant Pot is that for procrastinators like me, you can get the same flavor of traditional frijoles negros (black beans) without having to remember to soak them overnight an