Recipes from Cuba
Cuban cooking moves slowly with garlic, citrus and oregano — ropa vieja shredded and simmered with peppers, picadillo loaded with olives and raisins. Sweet plantains finish the plate; rice keeps the peace.
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Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja — 'old clothes' in Spanish — is Cuba's national dish: beef braised until it falls into shreds, then cooked in a sofrito of tomatoes, peppers, onion,…
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Picadillo
Picadillo is everyday Cuban food — a flavorful hash of ground beef cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and the surprising sweet-salty combination…