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"This is a staple of Cuba and of course, now of Miami. When you are preparing this recipe be sure to remove any "woody" parts from the center. You can use the frozen yucca or cassava, in place of the fresh. Just follow the package directions but add salt and lime juice to either."

Ingredients: yucca root, fresh lemon juice...

"This is my adaptation of a recipe from Cooking Light Magazine (03/07). These black bean burgers are a delicious vegetarian entree and reheat very well in a toaster oven or in a pan. I recommend serving them with rice, greens, salsa and sour cream. Be careful to fully drain the beans and cook the patties long enough so that they will stay together."

Ingredients: ground cumin, cooking spray...

"Great for black bean lovers!"

Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

"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...

"Growing up, my aunt ChaCha cooked 6 nights a week for 6-8 people. She used traditional Cuban recipes, made EVERYTHING from scratch and bought everything fresh. This is my all time favorite dish."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, lemon zest...

"Along with her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, the golden-haired Mary Pickford was at the pinnacle of the first generation of movie royalty. This 1920s Cuban concoction does her honor. http://www.prohibitionrepeal.com/history/cocktails.asp"

Ingredients: grenadine, pineapple juice...

"We usually eat this at Lila's Restaurant & it
served with julienned fried potato sticks, maduros(fried ripe plantains) and white fluffy rice, a Cuban regular with all meals. I ususally ask for tomato and avocado slices with my steak. Delish! Allow the meat to marinate in special mixture overnight. These make wonderful sandwiches and it..."

Ingredients: cracker meal, steaks...

"Great for a hot summer day."

Ingredients: watermelon, fresh lime juice...

"Authentic Cuban-style black beans take a great deal of time but are well worth the wait. It is said that adding a teaspoon of baking soda in the last hour of cooking lessens the gastric after-effects of eating beans."

Ingredients: dry wine, green peppers...

"This recipe works well with just about any type of fish filet. Leave skin on, it helps keep the filets from shrinking and will help keep the fish from sticking to the grill. The skin can easily be removed before serving or leave it on, either way it is good! Found this in "Three Men from Miami Cook Cuban" by Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay and..."

Ingredients: cumin, fresh cilantro...

"Cuban seak is usually butterflied or pounded thin and served almost crispy. Top with lemon juice & raw onion."

Ingredients: eggs, skirt steaks...

"This simple, savory dish is always a big hit at our house. From a "Reader's Favorites" edition of Cooking Light."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, cumin...

"This dish could be used for breakfast or brunch. It makes a fast breakfast because you could cook your eggs and sauce the night before, and reheat the next morning."

Ingredients: nonfat milk, pepper...

"This is the most delicious homemade pizza I've eaten. It's a borrowed recipe I tweaked to make lower sodium. It is versatile. It makes a lot of sauce, so you can either make the whole lot or you can make a couple of pizzas and freeze the remaining sauce and use when you are short on time. You can use whatever cheeses and toppings you want..."

Ingredients: prepared pizza crust, pepper...