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Striped yam gnocchi served alongside ropa vieja with red bell pepper strips in a deep bowl.

Yam gnocchi with ropa vieja: an Italian and Cuban fusion

Homemade white yam gnocchi served with homemade Cuban ropa vieja. A modern fusion for 4 generous servings.

3 h 15 minMedium
Plate of spaghetti carbonara with strips of golden guanciale and grated cheese, served in a light green bowl on a wooden table.

Authentic Roman Carbonara with Guanciale

Authentic Italian carbonara with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano, 4 yolks and 1 whole egg. Creamy sauce without cream or butter.

25 minMedium
Cuban Coffee Tiramisú with María Cookies, No Raw Eggs

Cuban Coffee Tiramisú with María Cookies, No Raw Eggs

Tiramisú in glasses with strong Cuban-style coffee, María cookies, and a mascarpone and whipped cream. No oven, no added raw eggs, and no alcohol.

6 h 40 minEasy
Spaghetti with prawns and cream

Spaghetti with Prawns and Cream

Spaghetti in a creamy sauce of cream, white wine and cheese, with sautéed prawns in an onion and garlic sofrito. Ready in 35 minutes.

35 minEasy
Eggplant lasagna

Quick Eggplant Lasagna

Light eggplant lasagna with tomato, cheese and ham, tuna or meat, ready in about 20 minutes in the oven or air fryer.

21 minEasy
Lasagna with shredded beef and vegetables

Lasagna with Shredded Beef and Vegetables

Homemade lasagna with Cuban-style shredded beef, sautéed vegetables, béchamel, and browned cheese. An Italo-Cuban fusion to share.

1 h 30 minMedium
picadillo and vegetable lasagna

Picadillo and Vegetable Lasagna

Baked lasagna with pork and beef picadillo, sautéed vegetables, homemade béchamel, and browned cheese. Comforting and perfect for the family.

50 minMedium
Pizza with basic ingredients easy and quick

Easy and Quick Pizza

Homemade pizza with homemade yeast dough, tomato purée, melted cheese and your favorite ingredients: ham, pineapple, chorizo and more.

1 h 30 minEasy
Creamy Rice

Creamy Rice

Creamy rice with fish stock, butter, red pepper and Parmesan, creamy and flavorful, ideal to accompany meats, fish and seafood.

45 minMedium
Mini eggplant pizzas with tuna and onion

Mini eggplant pizzas with tuna and onion

Baked eggplant rounds with tomato sauce, cheese, tuna and onion: easy, light mini pizzas without dough that the whole family will love.

40 minEasy
Vegetable lasagna

Yani-Style Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable lasagna with layers of sautéed vegetables, spinach ricotta, and a cheese gratin. A homemade recipe to share with family.

40 minMedium
Neapolitan-style chicken

Neapolitan-Style Chicken

Golden chicken breasts on homemade tomato sauce, topped with cheese and baked until golden in the oven. A simple, economical, and hearty dish.

45 minEasy
Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti with golden bacon, butter, Parmesan and egg yolks that form a smooth sauce with the heat of the pasta. Ready in 30 minutes.

30 minEasy