Carne Molida

I remember the first time I attempted making Carne Molida. I was a bit nervous, expecting it to be a culinary disaster. Surprisingly, everything went smoothly! The biggest hiccup came when I overestimated the spice levels, and my dish turned out a tad too spicy for my taste. But hey, that’s the beauty of cooking — a chance to learn and grow! I found that reducing the cumin a bit and adding a touch more onion gave it that fresh pop I was aiming for, and voila! Perfection achieved! Carne Molida is a flavorful ground beef dish that's not only … Read more

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Carne Molida / ground beef / Mexican Recipe / Quick dinner

Picadillo

When I first tried making this Picadillo, I was so excited! I might have gone a bit overboard on the spices thinking I’d create an explosion of flavor, and let me tell you, my kitchen smelled amazing! The first batch turned out slightly too spicy, so I cut back on the cayenne pepper the next time. It was genuinely a learning experience. The sweet addition of raisins was unexpected for me too, but it balances the savory beef so well! Spoiler: always add the raisins, they are the secret stars of this dish! This Picadillo recipe brings the vibrant flavors … Read more

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Comfort food / Cuban cuisine / ground beef / Latin American recipe / Picadillo