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Mango and Papaya Milk Shake/Batido de Mango y Papay

This refreshing tropical fruit drink can be a healthy and satisfying end to a meal Depending on how sweet you like your batido, you may choose to add more or less sugar Ingredients * 1 cup diced mango, fresh or canned* * 1 cup diced papaya, fresh or canned* * 1 to 2 tbsp sugar * 1 cup cold milk * 2/3 cup crushed ice *If you use fresh fruit, prepare the mango by carefully cutting lengthwise s.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Cuban Meatloaf/Salpico

A spicy cousin of the standard meatloaf of the United States, this entr�e is a favorite of diners young and old Ingredients * 2 lb lean ground beef * 1 egg * 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 1 small yellow onion, chopped * 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced * 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs * 1/2 cup red wine vinegar * 1 tsp paprika * 3/4 tsp salt * 1/4 tsp pepper * 1 cup creole .....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Cuban Cookies/Tortica

These sugar cookies flavored with tart lime juice are delightfully zippy Longtime favorites of Cuban children, they make special treats for birthdays and other celebrations Ingredients * 1/4 lb (1 stick) butter, at room temperature * 1 cup sugar * 2 egg yolks** * 1 tsp fresh lime juice * 1/2 tsp grated lime peel*** * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 tsp.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Cuban White Rice/Arroz Blanco Cuban

White rice is a Cuban staple, and it goes well with many entrees Ingredients * 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed * 2 cups water * 1/2 tsp salt Preparation 1 Put rice in a strainer and rinse in cold water until water runs almost clear 2 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat Add garlic and saute 2 minutes, or until garlic is.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Avocado Salad/Ensalada de Aguacat

This basic salad is a Cuban classic For a colorful variation, add 2 cups of pineapple chunks Ingredients * 4 to 6 large lettuce leaves, such as - iceberg or romaine, rinsed and patted dry * 4 medium avocados** * 1 small red onion Dressing * 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil * 3 tbsp red wine vinegar * salt to taste ** Look for avocados that are slightly soft but not mushy If avocados are too hard to .....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Baked Eggs/Huevos al Plat

Many Cubans like to eat eggs for breakfast, but this dish also makes a wonderful lunch Many diners have a slice of Cuban toast with their eggs Cuban toast is made with crusty bread, similar to French or Italian bread, and eaten with butter or olive oil Ingredients * 1/4 c olive oil * 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced * 1 large onion, chopped * 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Garlicky Shrimp/Camarones al Ajill

Try serving this entree with Cuban white rice for an elegant Caribbean meal Ingredients * 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil * 20 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined,** - OR 1 7-oz package frozen raw shrimp, thawed * 6 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced * juice of 1 medium lime (about 2 to 3 tbsp) * 1 tsp salt * 1 tsp black pepper * 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ** Frozen shrimp usually come deveined If you .....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Meat and Potato Stew/Carne con Pap

This robust stew is a home-style favorite in Cuba Served hot with crusty bread, it makes a satisfying dinner on a cool evening Ingredients * 3 tbsp olive oil * 2 medium onions, chopped * 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced * 2 bay leaves * 1 15-oz can tomato sauce * 2 tbsp red wine vinegar * 1 1/2 tbsp capers * 1/3 cup green olives with pimientos.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Baked Custard/Fla

This rich, sweet dish, introduced to local cooks by the Spanish, remains a favorite throughout Cuba and other Latin American countries Ingredients * 4 eggs * 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk * 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation 1 Preheat oven to 350F 2 In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs lightly Add sweetened condensed milk.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Rice Pudding/Arroz con Lech

This sweet rice dish is well worth the time it takes to prepareYou can serve it warm or refrigerate and serve chilled Ingredients * 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice** * 3 cups water * pinch of salt * 1 cinnamon stick * grated peel of 1 lime*** * 8 cups milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 1/4 cups sugar * ground cinnamon ** Many Cuban cooks use Valencia rice, a short-grain variety from Spain If you .....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Yellow Rice/Arroz Amarill

Saffron gives this rice dish its color and its name Yellow rice is often paired with black beans or chicken Spanish chorizo, shrimp, pork, or other extra ingredients are often added to this dish for a flavorful treat Ingredients * 2 tbsp olive oil * 1 small yellow onion, chopped * 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced * 1 1/4 cups water * 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock * 1/2 tsp salt * 1.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa

Garbanzo Bean Salad/Ensalada de Garbanzo

Serve this chilled salad as a light lunch or as a satisfying starter for supper on a hot day Ingredients * 2 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans**, - rinsed and drained * 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped * 1 red onion, chopped Dressing: * 3 tbsp red wine vinegar * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1/2 tsp cumin * 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced * salt and pep.....More on Meat And Potato Stew Carne Con Papa