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"This IS a WONDERFUL SOUP. And look at the list, just a few ingredients! I came up with lots of GREAT ideas for the contest, but when I asked my friends what they liked best, they always mentioned this humble soup! How funny is that? The rum really makes a difference. It is added at the very end, so if you have kids at the table and you're worried..."

Ingredients: curry paste, fresh ginger, oil...

"This curry is a spice-lover's dream...and a real crowd-pleaser. It's wonderful comfort food on a cold fall or winter's day."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cayenne powder...

"You don't need to wait for a holiday, these are good any time!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, crushed pineapple...

"This is one Cuban snack that if you haven't tried it, you probably can't imagine what it is nor how it tastes! Instead of asking what the heck is it, here why not taste one? These can be made to a point ahead of time and frozen and they also make wonderful appetizers. Real comfort food! These have to be placed in the refrigerator for at least..."

Ingredients: cumin, dry breadcrumbs, eggs...

"We prefer using broths and juices for a less pungent, "candied" finish. Great served with rice & pigeon peas or other Caribbean-themed rice and sweet & sour (not creamy) slaw."

Ingredients: oranges, zest of, cornstarch...

"A refreshing change from our regular salad. This is great tasting and has lots of veggies that look pretty together."

Ingredients: corn, cucumbers...

Ingredients: lemons, olive oil, potatoes...

"Breakfast Frittata. Eggs baked together with cheese and other ingredients to create a very pizza-like breakfast dish. VERY good and easy to modify with your own ingredients. I came up with this method by modifying a baked omelete recipe that just sounded bland. This is very tasty and is easy to make very large in a 12" non-stick skillet. This..."

Ingredients: eggs, garlic...

"This recipe was in an ad magazine called "Living" that appears in my mailbox monthly. The little food/cooking section for January 2007 focused on Cuban food. Whether this is authentic or not - you decide. Note: Prep time includes 4 hour marinating time."

Ingredients: cumin, green bell peppers...

"These are also from Cuba. I like them as a side with of course, melted butter and salt."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggs...

"Ground beef soup with tomatoes and potatoes. Doubles easily for a crowd. Serve with rice or bread."

Ingredients: lard, olive oil, onions...

Ingredients: lemons, olive oil, potatoes...

"Loosley based on various recipes I found on the internet but it is with Jesus Tarifa's, our chef here at the home, help and guidance that brought the recipe to post. It brings back a lot of fond memories but when it was made in our home in Cuba it was made with bacon and chorizos only! It is a robust soup that is hearty and delicious! It is a whole..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, collard greens...

"This is another Cuban recipe that I have had in my folder for a few years. It is really a nice meal. It can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator and then baked, just bring it to room temperature first. There is a restaurant here in Miami that serves this dish and it is superb!"

Ingredients: fine breadcrumbs, cracker meal...