“Chocolate” No Bake Flan (Egg-Free, Paleo, AIP)
This egg-free, no bake “chocolate” flan is Paleo and AIP compliant and oh so delicious! Big thanks to Cristina from The Castaway Kitchen for sharing this with us today.
Instant Pot Chicken or Turkey Vaca Frita (Paleo, AIP, Whole30, Low-Carb)
Using chicken or turkey as the protein for the classic Cuban dish vaca frita makes a lighter, fresher dish made in a jiffy in the Instant Pot.
Slow-Cooker or Instant Pot Cuban Lechon Asado
This is a crazy easy version of the Cuban classic lechon asado that’s paleo and AIP and can be made in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Come grab the recipe!
Yuca Con Mojo + Fried Yuca Patties
Have you ever cooked with the tropical starchy root yuca? Depending on the country you’re in, it’s also called cassava, tapioca, and manioc (among others). It is a staple starch in many parts of the world. It’s delicious, low FODMAP, and makes an excellent nightshade-free potato substitute! This recipe for Yuca con Mojo is a tangy traditional Cuban preparation of this delightful root. It tastes good at restaurants but it tastes GREAT when you make it from scratch at home!
Zesty Red Cabbage Coleslaw with Mojo Criollo Dressing
My recipe for zesty red cabbage coleslaw with mojo criollo dressing is perfect for those who don’t eat mayonnaise-based slaw because they are on an egg-free diet or just simply don’t like the taste of mayonnaise. It packs a lot of flavor with just a few simple ingredients and makes a great picnic or cookout side dish.
Cuban Mojo Criollo Marinade and Dressing
Mojo Criollo is a traditional Cuban sauce made with sour orange juice and garlic. It’s a versatile marinade for meats and veggies and also works well as a raw dressing for slaw. It is easy to whip up a big batch and freeze in portions, too!
Slow Cooker Cuban Vaca Frita
Vaca Frita (which translates literally to “fried cow”) is by far my favorite Cuban recipe. The first time I tasted it in a restaurant I knew I had to recreate it at home. While it does take 2 days from start to finish to complete, the hands on time is very limited and it is actually really simple to make in your slow cooker. After slow cooking, the meat is marinated overnight and then quickly fried in some high-quality fat to make crispy-tender beef that is bursting with flavor. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Slow-Cooker Cuban Picadillo (with hidden, heart, liver, and kidney)
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Picadillo is a spiced ground beef and vegetable hash and is a traditional dish in Spain, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, and, interestingly, the Philippines. This recipe is for the Cuban style and sneaks in a healthy dose of grass-fed beef organ meats! It is so flavorful and well-spiced that you can’t even tell the heart, liver, and kidney hidden alongside the ground beef.
Easy Slow Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja
This slow cooker recipe for Cuban Ropa Vieja is super fast and easy to prep, and the result at the end of the day is hearty and delicious. It also freezes well to keep as an emergency quick meal that just needs reheating to be ready to eat.