Cuban chicken fricassee (fricase de pollo)

This is a family recipe from my friend Annette. Marinate 3-4 lb whole chicken, cut up (skin-on, bone-in) in a mixture of 1 large sliced onion, 1 sliced bell pepper (I used red, not green), 3 garlic bulbs (minced), 1 tsp Spanish red pepper powder (aka pimenton), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin,… Continue reading Cuban chicken fricassee (fricase de pollo)

Cuban-style skirt steak (churrasco estilo cubano) with chimichurri

Inspired by our meal at Jimmy'z Kitchen in Miami, we decided to try out this dish at home.  Its origin is Argentinian, but it is popular in a lot of Latin American cuisines.  First, prepare the marinade (mojo):  Place peeled garlic cloves from 2 bulbs, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1… Continue reading Cuban-style skirt steak (churrasco estilo cubano) with chimichurri