OUR ROOTS, OUR RECIPES

A taste of Cuba. A piece of our story

Recipes passed down through generations, preserving the flavors, traditions, and memories of our Cuban heritage—one dish at a time.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOUR TABLE

Some recipes are more than ingredients written on a page. They carry memories.

They remind us of the kitchens we grew up in, the people who taught us to cook, the meals that brought everyone to the table, and the traditions we never want to lose.

Our Roots, Our Recipes is created to preserve and share the Cuban recipes that have been passed down through our family for generations.

Some have been written down. Some have been taught by watching. Some come with measurements like “a little of this” and “until it looks right.” But each one carries a piece of where we come from.

These are our roots. These are our recipes. And we're so happy to share them with you.

Two women in a kitchen preparing food together. One woman is pouring bread crumbs on meat in a baking dish, and the other is smiling at the camera. There are various kitchen items and a menu board on the fridge behind them.
Two women in a kitchen preparing food together. One woman is pouring bread crumbs on meat in a baking dish, and the other is smiling at the camera. There are various kitchen items and a menu board on the fridge behind them.

My daughter Bryanna and My Niece Natasha

RECIPES FROM OUR TABLE

Made with love, passed down through generations.

Three pieces of a golden-brown potato omelette garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate.

BREAKFAST

A spread of Tex-Mex food including black beans and rice, roasted plantains, rolled fajitas, beef and pork with lime wedges, and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad, set on a wooden table with decorative plates, cutlery, and lime slices.

SIDES

Close-up of five baked meatloaf balls on a black plate, two of which are cut in half to reveal a filling of ground meat, diced vegetables, and potatoes inside.

APPETIZERS

A white bowl filled with white rice, black beans, and a shredded meat stew with vegetables and herbs, placed on a wooden surface with lime wedges and whole limes nearby.

DINNERS

Plate of fried plantains garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise.

DESSERTS

BREADS

Two tall glasses of orange smoothie with clear straws on a wooden table in a kitchen setting.

DRINKS

A Note About the Photography

The recipes and family stories in this cookbook are my own. Some photographs are based on my actual dishes and kitchen and were recreated or enhanced with the help of AI to improve lighting, styling, and overall presentation. While the images may be polished for aesthetic purposes, each one is intended to represent the finished recipe as accurately as possible.