Cuba is a country filled with sunshine, fruit, and people who work hard to provide for their families. Life has not been easy for the Cuban people. Spain once owned their country. Cuba has also operated as a Communist state for decades. Sometimes food and other supplies are scarce. Today, Cuba is a place with people who know how to survive. They accept other cultures and love to have fun! Over the years, Cubans have created wonderful recipes that reflect their lifestyles and heritage. Read how they combine simple ingredients to create delicious dishes you can make in your own kitchen!.
Provides an introduction to Cuban cuisine, discussing cooking methods, ingredients, and customs, and features recipes for hors d'oeuvres and snacks, soups and appetizers, main and side dishes, desserts, and sweets.
culturally authentic foods, including low-fat and vegetarian recipes
Behnke, Alison
2004
An introduction to Cuban cooking featuring traditional recipes for yucca with garlic sauce, creole chicken, mango and papaya milkshake. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs, and people of this Caribbean island nation.
