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Explore sauces, mojos and dressings, with ingredients, timings and step-by-step instructions.

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Roasted ají cachucha sauce in a bowl, with a spoon showing its texture.

Roasted ají cachucha sauce

A contemporary Cuban sauce of roasted ají cachucha, garlic, and sour orange, thick and aromatic to accompany root vegetables and plantains, fish, or pork.

40 minEasy
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and cheese

Tomato Sauce

Homemade tomato sauce in the Cuban style, with cumin, garlic and sazón completo. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a base for many Creole dishes.

15 minEasy
Avocado paste

Avocado Cream

Avocado cream with garlic, olive oil, and lemon, ready in 15 minutes. Ideal for spreading on bread or crackers for a summer snack.

15 minEasy
Sweet and Sour Mango or Mango Chutney

Sweet and Sour Mango or Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour green mango chutney with ginger, garlic, raisins, and cilantro. Ideal for accompanying meats, cheeses, and rice, and it keeps in jars.

1 hEasy
Guacamole with nachos

Guacamole

Homemade guacamole with ripe avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect to serve with nachos.

15 minEasy
White sauce

White sauce

Homemade white sauce with butter, milk and flour, seasoned with pepper and nutmeg. Ready in 15 minutes for gratinating and serving.

15 minEasy
Toast with avocado spread

Avocado spread for finger sandwiches

Avocado spread with lemon, olive oil and garlic, ready in 10 minutes. Ideal for spreading on toast, crackers or breads for an afternoon snack.

10 minEasy
Criolla Sauce

Criolla Sauce

Cuban criolla sauce with tomato, garlic, onion, ají pepper and leek: a quick and flavorful sofrito for meats, rice and root vegetables in just 15 minutes.

15 minEasy
Vinaigrette sauce

Vegetable Vinaigrette Sauce

Homemade vinaigrette with olive oil, vinegar or lemon, chopped onion and pepper. Ready in 10 minutes for salads, meats and fish.

10 minEasy