The Cuban Sandwich

Cuban sandwiches are a favorite in all parts of the US and this authentic Cuban sandwich recipe covers roasting the pernil and making the best sandwich you have ever had!

Ham and Cheese Empanadas

These flaky Ham and Cheese Empanadas feature a deliciously creamy and cheesy filling studded with smoky bites of ham. They are common among various Latin American countries including Cuba, Argentina, and Chile.

Sheet-Pan Cuban Sandwiches

These sheet-pan Cuban sandwiches feature all of the flavors of the classic sandwich, but in an easy-to-make, party-friendly package.

Cubanos inspired by Chef — Binging With Babish

Chef is holy ground for film foodies, and as demonstrated in a previous episode, has some real culinary chops behind it (courtesy of Roy Choi). I love a good Cubano as much as the next guy, but can some garlic and citrus really elevate my favorite hangover snack into something worthy of a What-About

Cuban Medianoche Sandwich

The medianoche ("midnight") is a hot pressed sandwich featuring sweet egg bread stuffed with roast pork, ham, cheese, and pickles—perfect after a long night of dancing.

Empanada with Marinated Pork and Roasted Red Peppers (Empanada de Lomo) From 'Spain'

My previous experience with empanadas consisted of individual hand-pies filled mostly with sweet ground beef and olives. But my perception of the savory pastries has totally shifted as of this week. Tucked into the tapas chapter of Jeff Koehler's new cookbook, Spain, is a recipe for a giant pie filled with slivers of paprika-marinated pork mixed with caramelized onions and peppers.

Barbecue: Mini Pulled Pork Empanadas

There wasn't anything not to love here. The pulled pork was as smoky and tender as always, with the added tang and spice from the sauce, and the empanada crust was flaky and crisp. They'd be perfect for this weekend's couch marathon, AKA the Oscars.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Empanadas

These small vegetarian sweet potato black bean empanadas feature a super flaky and delicate crust with a cozy savory-sweet filling.

Beef empanadas

There's nothing like hot, fresh empanadas straight out of the oven! Crispy on the outside, juicy chorizo beef filling inside. EPIC!

Venezuelan Black Bean and Cheese Domino Empanadas

Domino Empanadas hail from Venezuela, and feature a black and white filling reminiscent of domino tiles. Black beans and mild, melty cheese make up the filling. A crispy, fried cornmeal dough provides the vessel to contain all the yummy flavors inside!