Picadillo (Ground Beef & Potato) Tostada — Ethan

Cuban Beef Casserole with Black Beans and Cumin Rice

Ropa vieja-style beef, black beans and cumin rice combine for this Cuban take on a meaty casserole.

Cuban Black Beans and Rice

Classic Cuban sides for all kinds of meals.

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 Sandwich Empanadas

These Cuban Sandwich Empanadas are a creative twist on empanadas filled with the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich! These flaky baked empanadas will be a hit at your next get-together.

Slow-Cooker Puerto Rican Pernil With Pique Criollo

Assertively seasoned with garlic, oregano, pepper, and enough salt to form a crust, pernil—a Puerto Rican mainstay—lingers in the slow cooker for 18 hours until browned and fork-tender. It's served with vinegar-based pique criollo, a hot sauce made with peppers, garlic, pineapple and herbs.

Arroz con Pollo (Cuban Chicken and Rice)

A Cuban classic, Arroz con Pollo or Chicken and Rice is a one pot meal that has it all. Beautifully seasoned rice, colorful vegetables, juicy chicken pieces, the works.

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.

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!

Cuban Fritas (Seasoned Cheeseburgers With Shoestring Potatoes and Spicy Sauce)

The frita is a classic regional American burger created by Cuban immigrants in South Florida. While the standard is a thin, griddled patty with a spiced ketchup-based sauce, my take on it is a slightly larger version designed for the backyard grill with a boldly seasoned pork and beef patty, a creamier sauce, and more vegetables. The crisp shoestring potatoes that are the hallmark of a traditional frita remain the same.