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Love My Skinny Latina

December 10, 2016 By Marta Darby 88 Comments

You know those people you meet online and instantly hit it off with? That’s what happened when I had my first phone conversation with the lovely Ana “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful” Quincoces. (That’s just what I call her, but that’s not important right now.)

This was many years ago before she was a Food Network Star and the darling of the online culinary world. She was writing a cookbook called Sabor: A Passion For Cuban Cuisine and had stumbled onto my blog and a recipe for Guava and Cheese Stuffed Torrejas. 

She called to ask if:  

  1. It was my original recipe? It was.
  2. Could she include it in her book? Of course. 

We talked for well over an hour that day and became instant long distance cyber-friends, the way it happens with Cuban women who have everything to talk about. 

I contacted her a few months ago: “Oye. I’d like to do a giveaway on my blog featuring your products.” I barely finished that statement when she replied, “Anything for you. I’ll ship some stuff out tomorrow.” 

That, people, is what friends are for. I love Ana so much. She’s smart and funny and oh-so down to earth. And also, generous. Which brings me to what we’re doing today. 

Ana is also the creator of the most delicious line of sauces and marinades called, “Skinny Latina.” 

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Today, thanks to Ana’s generosity,  I have some goodies for this week’s giveaway:

  • An autographed copy of Ana’s cookbook, Sabor: A Passion for Cuban Cuisine. (My Torrejas Recipe, by the way, is found on page 204 of her book, but that’s not important right now, either.)
  • Three bottles of her Skinny Latina Marinade. 
  • Some seriously cute Skinny Latina pot holders.
  • A copy of My Big, Fat, Cuban Family Cookbook. (Because, Christmas!)

To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on THIS POST and answer the following question:

  • What’s your favorite Cuban dish to cook?

I’ll be choosing a winner on Saturday, December 17th, 2016. You have until then to enter. 

You can follow Ana Quincoces online right here. You’ll also find her on Facebook hosting the Studio D Show.  She can be found on Instagram and Twitter as @AnaQooks.

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Congratulations to the winner, Cristy Rodriguez:

As soon as I receive your physical address, I will ship out these goodies to you. Yay! Merry Christmas! 

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  1. Karla Delgado says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook HAS to be lechón asado with a side of yuca con mojo! 😀

    Reply
  2. Isa says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    OMG I have never won LOL let me try my luck again LOL. I totally love arroz con pollo a la chorrera con tostones o maduros yum yum!!

    Reply
  3. Kiki Bacaro says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I would say Picadillo over rice with a huevo frito on top is my favorite to make (and eat) but really ANY Cuban dish is fun to make! Let’s not forget the flan de Queso for dessert.

    Reply
  4. Natalie Olivo says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    Picadillio is always ourgo to. Everyone loves it and it’s just so easy to make

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    I’ll have to stick with the classic picadillo but I luv just about every customer an dish. I also love my mommas rice pudding but haven’t got it right myself.

    Reply
  6. Mare says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Hi.Let me try again ?
    My favorite cuban dish to cook: arroz con pollo a la chorrera (con arroz valencia y cerveza). Y maduros de acompañante ?
    Gracias,feliz navidad y suerte a todas?

    Reply
    • Daima De Los Cuetos says

      January 7, 2017 at 9:56 pm

      I agree…..a la chorrera w beer. Yummy!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I’ll have to stick with the classic picadillo but I luv just about every cuban dish. I also love my mommas rice pudding but haven’t got it right myself.

    Reply
  8. Ashley Reyes says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to make is Arroz con Pollo;), but I like to cook Cuban food in general, lol.

    Reply
  9. Maria Makarski says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is vaca frita. My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it!

    Reply
  10. Tania Regidor says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish is Piccadilly with white rice and plata is maduros

    Reply
  11. Joyce Guzman Farmer says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is arroz con pollo.

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I do not have a favorite dish to prepare as i dont know how to prepare Cuban food but i do love it so much

    Reply
  13. Adrianna Cuevas says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Picadillo with a side of arroz y frijoles negros. I’ve never managed to master my abuela’s flan. 🙁

    Reply
  14. Teresita Romero says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Let me seeeeeee there are so many but my favorite to make and eat has to be Milanesa topped off with a squeeze of lemon, white rice smothered in black beans, and a side of MA-DU-ROS. There is always an argument about whether to make Maduros or tostones. MADUUUUUROS Please! :D. Thanks Martha, for all your great posts.

    Reply
  15. Christina Echevarria says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    It would have to be ropa vieja with tostones and frijoles negros!

    Reply
  16. Omaida says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    Lets see my favorite thing would be black beans .i could eat them alone. But I love a good bowl of guiso de maíz

    Reply
  17. Berta says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    My favorite dish to cook is my mother’s recipe for ARROZ CON POLLO IMPERIAL. As sides I usually add plátanos maduros and a good, colorful Cuban salad (tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and avocados).

    Reply
  18. Greta Willis says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Love ❤️ that you are promoting Latin cooking!

    Reply
    • Greta Willis says

      December 10, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Forgot to add that I love ❤️ picadillo con arroz and maduros

      Reply
  19. isa says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    My carne con papas would be my signature dish…

    Reply
  20. Pilar Montoya says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    Merry Christmas! ? my favorite Cuban dish to cook is Rabo Encendió con arroz blanco y frijoles colorados!

    Reply
  21. Brenda says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Black beans and rice every week!!!! Ready to try some new recipes!

    Reply
  22. Gesele says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    If I could have learned to make my Abuelas carne con papas? Good Lord, I need this book,

    Reply
  23. Natalie says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    So many favorites! I love making carne con papas or picadillo con arroz blanco y frijoles. And anytime I make either, my kids ask for seconds and thirds!

    Reply
  24. Valerie Stickles says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    I have a few favorites- tostones, picadillo, arroz con pollo- all some favorites that my abuelita mama would make❤️

    Reply
  25. Miriam says

    December 10, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Picadillo is my favorite Cuban dish to cook…with fluffy arroz blanco. I add tiny cubed potatoes, raisins and aceitunas con pimiento. You know it’s good when your 91 year old Cuban mom calls you to ask: “Mijita, cuando me vas a hacer tu picadillo?”
    Miriam

    Reply
  26. Danya says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    My favorite dish to cook is ropa vieja.

    Reply
  27. Samantha Perez-Moren says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is Ropa vieja! I made it for my now husband about 2 months into us dating and he was hooked from there.

    Reply
  28. Elissa says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Picadillo is probably my favorite to make. Also, while a bit more time consuming, I love making arroz imperial, which isn’t as easy to find in NJ as in Miami.

    Reply
  29. Cristina Lugones says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    My Favorite Cuban dish to cook is Ropa Vieja 😀 so good!!

    Reply
  30. Glo says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    OMG! In my retirement I have been trying to recreate some of my childhood favorites. My number one favorite has many votes on the comment page. I discovered your picadillo recipe and it is by far my favorite, along with white rice and maduros. Then use any leftover picadillo to make empanadas! I love your blog and the recipes! Your mom is great and I’m discovering so many Cuban stuff on your blog. I’m re-doing my kitchen soon and your Cuban food sign has its own wall!

    Reply
  31. Ashlee says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    My abuela’s arroz con camarones! Mmmmm. I’d love to find a good ropa vieja recipe so far I’ve not had luck

    Reply
  32. Carmela says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    Arroz con pollo, my favorite of all time.

    Reply
  33. Sandra Hernandez says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to make is Piccadillo with cubed fried potatoes in top. Over rice, of course.

    Reply
  34. TAMMY CUEVAS says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    My favorite is Mojo Pork with rice and beans.

    Reply
  35. Laura says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Love lechon asado!!

    Reply
  36. Anne Garcia Benavides says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    My favorite dish to make is picadillo con arroz blanco y frijoles negros. With the left over picadillo I love to make papas rellenas.

    Reply
  37. Nancy Garcia says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    My sentimental favorite and all time comfort food—arroz con nuevo con plátanos maduros. Oh the childhood memories always flood my mind when I make the meal.

    Reply
  38. Elizabeth Maiorano says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Congri is my favorite Cuban dish to prepare for my family. It goes good with anything and is yummy by itself as well. Good old Cuban comfort food.

    Reply
  39. Marie Coppola says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    My favorite Cuban recipe is one in my Cuban family for generations. “Frijoles a la Menocal”. I have never seen this recipe in any cookbook so far. Black beans cooked in red wine instead of water. I am lucky to have had the recipe passed down.

    Reply
  40. Jennifer Calabro says

    December 10, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I absolutely love making empanadas! My husband, who is Italian and German, says the reason he’s about 100 pounds heavier than when we were married 17 years ago is because of all of the good Cuban food I cook. 🙂

    Reply
  41. Jes says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    If I’m cooking…Palomilla, arroz blanco y huevo frito is my go-to comfort food, or sometimes maduros instead of palomilla. If mom’s cooking… pernil!

    Reply
  42. Yamile Fernández says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    I’m ashamed to say that I’m not a great cook but I’m trying so this giveaway would be perfect. I haven’t tried cooking many Cuban dishes because they would pale in comparison to my Mami’s cooking. I’d have to say my favorite is lechon asado con tostones y yuca! ?????

    Reply
  43. Aymee says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Arroz con pollo is a family favorite. Although, pastelitos de guayaba are a close second.

    Reply
  44. Diane Salto says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Flan is my favorite and the most requested by my friends for me to make.

    Reply
  45. Candice says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Piccadillo!

    Reply
  46. Yolanda Coveney says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    My favorite is lechón asado…yum

    Reply
  47. Ivette Pieterick says

    December 10, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    lechón, lechón , lechón

    Reply
  48. Leah B. says

    December 10, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    It’s gotta be your crockpot lechon. Always a favorite in my house!!

    Reply
  49. Ody Fabregas says

    December 10, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is Fricase de Pollo.

    Reply
  50. Maria Alonso says

    December 10, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    ????My favorite is Vaca Frita with maduros and congri! My flan de queso is always a hit too! I would love to win!!!Thank you’. Merry Christmas❗️?☃Feliz Navidad?☃

    Reply
  51. Lorraine says

    December 10, 2016 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to prepare is ropa vieja.;)

    Reply
  52. Zoila says

    December 10, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    My favorite Cuban food is Torrejas!

    Reply
    • Zoila says

      December 10, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      I love making them for Christmas, I make them with ñ Viña 25.

      Reply
  53. Marisol says

    December 10, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    My favorite has to be vaca frita with some moros and maduros. Oh, and you have to end it with some flan and un cortadito. ?

    Reply
  54. Elia says

    December 10, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    Definitely Ropa Vieja alias Old Clothes!

    Reply
  55. Zeida Reyes says

    December 11, 2016 at 12:24 am

    I like to make “enchilado de camarones” shrimp creole on Christmas Day since everyone has had too much pork by then. Accompanied by white rice and Hawaiian tostones.
    I just received today her cookbook from Versailles Restaurant! Love it!

    Reply
  56. Milagros says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:03 am

    I would be a winner by just winning a copy of your book Marta..this is like getting a grand prize with bonus.
    My favorite dish is Arroz Congre, lechon asado, ensalada con maduro’s.

    Reply
  57. Nidia Rivas says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Oh there are sooo many, my favorite would have to be Boliche! I’m still trying to get it to taste like my Mom’s!

    Reply
  58. Lisa D. says

    December 11, 2016 at 4:56 am

    Oh, hands down it’s Ropa Vieja. I feel like Picasso when creating this masterful piece of yum! Seriously.

    Reply
  59. Drema Lopez says

    December 11, 2016 at 5:36 am

    Our go to Cuban dish is Picadillo, but one of our winter favorites is Pollo Fricasse (perfect for the snowy Midwest). I married into these wonderful Cuban recipes and have loved learning how to prepare them from my mother-in-law.

    Reply
  60. Cristy Rodriguez says

    December 11, 2016 at 5:42 am

    Omg!!! My favorite dish to cook and I’ll be cooking it tonight for dinner is Fricase de Pollo with a side of Platanito Maduro. I’be loved this dish my whole life.

    Reply
  61. Jacquelyn Hernandez says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:19 am

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is arroz con pollo! It was my favorite comfort food growing up and now I love making it for my family.

    Reply
  62. Alby Besteni says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Happy Holidays, Marta! My favorite Cuban dish to cook and EAT is: PICADILLO!

    Reply
  63. Maria Konitshek says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:43 am

    This is so hard! I love to cook and eat so many foods! If I HAVE to pick my favorite to cook, it would be picadillo!

    Reply
  64. Maria McNally says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:58 am

    love both of you. i love your recipes and loved how easy the pastelitos were to make.

    Reply
  65. Maria says

    December 11, 2016 at 8:24 am

    I love your blog!!! My favorite Cuban dish to make is Picadillo , mostly because is so easy and fast to make!

    Reply
  66. Tanya R says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:02 am

    My favorite recipe to cook would be my Abuelita’s empanadas. They are an absolute showstopper and everybody begs for them, but they are special to me because we would always make them together. Now that she had passed, I make them every year on her birthday to help keep her close to me and my family. I miss her.

    Reply
  67. Tanya R says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:03 am

    My favorite recipe to cook would be my Abuelita’s empanadas. They are an absolute showstopper and everybody begs for them, but they are special to me because we would always make them together. Now that she had passed, I make them every year on her birthday to help keep her close to me and my family. I miss her so much!

    Reply
  68. Dania says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:04 am

    There’s a Skinny latin way to cook Cuban out there??? Who knew? I’m in..always thought the only way to cut calories while eating Cuban food was not to have a second helping. My favorite dish to cook is Arroz Imperial. . A multi step dish but worth it. With lots of parmesean cheese on top#

    Reply
  69. Vanessa Vicente McLaney says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:59 am

    I have many favorite dishes. But if I had to choose one it would be Frijoles Colorado and Chuletas de Puerco. OMG my favorite!

    Reply
  70. Erica says

    December 11, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    My favorite thing to cook has to be my Abuela’s carne com papa! So delicious

    Reply
  71. Mari Z says

    December 11, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    I like to cook arroz con pollo a la chorrera, avocado salad, and platanitos maduros.
    Yum; I’m making it tomorrow.

    Reply
  72. May says

    December 11, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    My favorite besides the typical lechon, congri y yuca are buñuelos. In my house they are only made with yuca and served with an anise syrup…love them.
    Besides the traditional Nochebuena food, a must is a birthday cake; for me, since my birthday is on Nochebuena.
    Everybody asks how does it feel to be born at Christmas? I say great because I eat my favorite food, celebrate my tradition (a true born Cubanita) and enjoy my cake and buñuelos with my family.

    Reply
  73. Ileana Hernandez says

    December 11, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is mybigfatcubanfaniku recipe for Tamale en Cazuela. It is always a hit. Full of flavor and just provides that comfort feeling.

    Reply
  74. Rosy Cordero says

    December 11, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    Omg I must have this awesome giveaway!! My favorite Cuban dish to make is picadillo. Happy holidays!

    Reply
  75. Barbara Hernandez says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:21 am

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is black beans, it is also so my husband’s favorite.

    Reply
  76. Kayla Rodriguez says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:02 am

    My absolute best Cuban dish that I love to cook for my familia has to be arroz con frijoles negros y bistec y maduros??❤️ Oh and how can I forget the Jupina????

    Reply
  77. Faustino Rodriguez says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:48 am

    My favorite Cuban dish to cook is “potaje de frijoles colorados.” When I make them EVERYBODY raves about how delicious they are. I do it the old fashioned way: from soaking the beans over night to using the stovetop “olla de presion” that my mom gave me 15 years ago.

    Reply
  78. Maria Amanda Ruiz says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:59 am

    First time posting, long time cooking my favorite of your recipes… Picadillo. Freezes so well so I have lunches to take to work. Y mi abuela nunca me enseñó cocinar aunque me fascina <\3 Thank you!!

    Reply
  79. Kay Johnson says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:59 am

    I love to make albondigas (little bombs-meatballs), great to take to a pot-luck party. I love to EAT picadillo with black beans and white rice.

    Reply
  80. Carie says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:45 am

    My family’s favorite that I cook is “Old Clothes” ~ ROPA VIEJA, con arroz blanco, frijoles negros, maduros o’ pintones y una ensalada de berro y aguacate. OMG! I’m drooling. Soy tan golosa!! Love you to pieces Marta. Thank you <3

    Reply
  81. manda says

    December 15, 2016 at 8:41 am

    We make cuban sandwiches. Yum

    Reply
  82. Josie Pinero says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    does anyone have the recipe for pasta para bocaditos like the ones that used to be served at birthday parties?

    Reply
    • Daima De Los Cuetos says

      January 7, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Yes, jamon del Diablo queso crema y mayonesa. Yo le pongo una latica de potted meat y un pomito chiquito de
      Pimientos rojos. Lo pongo en la batidora y queda deliciosa. I take the bread crust off white wonder bread and I put the pasta inside and I cut them like a triangle.
      You don’t have to put the potted meat but I like to.

      Reply
  83. Josie Pinero says

    December 15, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    My favorite menu is ropa vieja con arroz blanco y platanos maduros

    Reply
  84. Daima De Los Cuetos says

    January 7, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    I like to make arroz con pollo y tostones.

    Reply

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