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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili

    4.0 from 1 reviews Print Butternut Squash and Black Bean Chili Author: Chef Juan   Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced ...

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Yuca & Mojo

Yuca con Mojo Criollo | Cassava

  Yuca con mojo a staple in amy Cuban dinner. Yuca also known as cassava is a starchy root with brown hard skin and white flesh. Cubans eat yuca instead of potatoes. It can be served boiled or fried. I prefer the boiled method with lots...

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SOPA DE GARBANZOS, Chickpea Soup

SOPA DE GARBANZOS, Chickpea Soup

  Sopa de Garbanzo was a favorite in my house growing up.I love a good hearty soup. Throw everything in one pot and let it go. The Chorizo (Spanish style sausage) really makes this soup, and a little Canadian bacon takes it over the edg...

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how to make cuban yellow rice

How to Cook Saffron Yellow Rice Recipe

        Print How to Cook Saffron Yellow Rice Recipe Author: Chef Juan   Ingredients 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. butter 1 cup Brown or White Rice 2 cups Chicken stock Salt to taste. Pinch of Saffron Parsley for garnish Instructions Add...

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Hummus

How To Make Hummus

      Print How To Make Hummus Author: Chef Juan   Ingredients 1-15oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo) 2 cloves garlic ⅓ cup Tahini ¼ cup water 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 lemon, zest & juice salt ¼ olive oil Instructions Place all the ingredient...

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Yuca & Mojo

Mojo Criollo

Mojo Criollo (pronounced mo-ho, not moe joe) is a staple marinate in Latin cuisine. It is an absolute must in marinating roast pork or Lechon Asado. It is a great dipping sauce for plantain chips or poured over boiled yuca. Spoon it over...

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The secret to any recipe is the heart you put into the dish. Check out these easy recipes you can make in the comfort of your home. My recipes are all drawn for my Cuban heritage watching Abuela cook in our small kitchen. I love creating delicious Latin recipes and then making videos to go with the written recipe. When I say easy recipes, I mean easy and delicious Latin recipes! View More Recipes

Chef Juan Montalvo

MEET CHEF JUAN MONTALVO

Hi my name is Juan. I am a chef, father, husband, and the face behind The Hungry Cuban. I retired as a Firefighter / Paramedic / Captain from the City of Deerfield Beach Florida after serving for 28 years.

I have always loved to cook whether at home for my family and friends or at the firehouse for my other family. After retirement, my wife encouraged me to attend culinary school.

I graduated from The International Culinary School at the Art Institute located in Fort Lauderdale Florida in 2010. I have always been involved and tinkered with... Read More.

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