350 classic recipes that capture the essence of the Criollo palate
In Cuban Cuisine, Raquel Roque has brought together her family's most beloved recipes to offer a whole selection of succulent dishes to lovers of Cuban cuisine. Experts and beginners alike will want to take advantage of this opportunity to preserve the island's rich culinary tradition for generations to come, or to experience it for the first time.
The recipes included here reflect the best of two worlds—the Spanish colonial world and the Creole world—creating a varied and flavorful table, sprinkled with the seasoning that defines Caribbean culture. This new edition of Cuban Cuisine shares the story behind each recipe, and features five new chapters of cocktails, smoothies, sandwiches, baby food and recipes typical of other Latin American countries. It also includes recipes from illustrious Cubans, such as:
· Celia Cruz's
guarachero chicken · Saralegui Turkey by Cristina Saralegui
· Victor's Café Black Beans
· Flan of Father Alberto's
grandmother Yiyita · Carlos Eire's minced meat
Cuban cuisine is a combination of colors and flavors that invites you to sit down at the table to savor and enjoy a plate of rice with beans and ripe plantains. From soups and cocktails to seafood and meats, Cuban Cuisine is the most comprehensive collection of Cuba's renowned recipes, detailed in simple steps that will renew your enthusiasm for cooking.
350 classic recipes that capture the essence of the Criollo palate
In Cuban Cuisine, Raquel Roque has brought together her family's most beloved recipes to offer a whole selection of succulent dishes to lovers of Cuban cuisine. Experts and beginners alike will want to take advantage of this opportunity to preserve the island's rich culinary tradition for generations to come, or to experience it for the first time.
The recipes included here reflect the best of two worlds—the Spanish colonial world and the Creole world—creating a varied and flavorful table, sprinkled with the seasoning that defines Caribbean culture. This new edition of Cuban Cuisine shares the story behind each recipe, and features five new chapters of cocktails, smoothies, sandwiches, baby food and recipes typical of other Latin American countries. It also includes recipes from illustrious Cubans, such as:
· Celia Cruz's
guarachero chicken · Saralegui Turkey by Cristina Saralegui
· Victor's Café Black Beans
· Flan of Father Alberto's
grandmother Yiyita · Carlos Eire's minced meat
Cuban cuisine is a combination of colors and flavors that invites you to sit down at the table to savor and enjoy a plate of rice with beans and ripe plantains. From soups and cocktails to seafood and meats, Cuban Cuisine is the most comprehensive collection of Cuba's renowned recipes, detailed in simple steps that will renew your enthusiasm for cooking.