Cuban
Linda’s Cuban-Style Pork
(Note from Meps: As of this writing, in May 2006, I’ve heard that people who live in Cuba are not allowed to eat beef. They raise cattle and serve the beef to tourists, but Cubans […]
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Beverages
Mojito (Cuban cocktail)
This is the appropriate cocktail to serve with Cuban meals such as picadillo (also called Cuban Dinner), black beans and rice, or arroz con pollo. For a non-alcoholic choice, try a Virgin Cuba Libre: Coke […]
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Cuban Sandwich
I always wondered how they made these…the secret must be the weight on top when you bake them. Makes 2 (but I could eat ’em both). 1 loaf Cuban or Italian bread 2 T mayonnaise […]
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Cuban Black Beans
(From my 1940’s Key West Cookbook, I think) 1 pound black beans 3 cloves garlic 1 sweet pepper 2/3 C olive oil 2 bay leaves salt 1 T vinegar Soak beans overnight. Wash and place […]
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Cuban Black Beans – Arnaldo and Gloria’s Recipe
(My favorite version of this…from La Cantinita restaurant, Arlington, Virginia) 1 lb black turtle beans 1 large onion, chopped 2 green pepper, chopped 4 cloves freshly ground garlic 2/3 C extra virgin olive oil 1/2 […]
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Cuban Dinner (aka Picadillo)
This one comes from Meps’ Mom, Esther. It’s an old, old family favorite, but after Mom died, she only left a list of ingredients and no quantities. Most of her recipes were that way, just […]
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Margaret’s Sausage and Rice Dish
This is my low-fat version of arroz con chorizo, a well-known Cuban dish. 2 jars pimientos 1 lb smoked turkey sausage 16 oz basmati rice 28 oz water 2 onions Oil 1/2 tsp bijol (Cuban […]
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Picadillo (Cuban Recipe — Pre-Castro)
Actually, this is a slightly updated version written after we served it at our wedding. The original recipe is under Cuban Dinner. 1. Make small meatballs. Use 1 lb lean ground beef. Small amount of […]