The Miami Herald food columnist explores the culinary traditions of Cuba—and their strange new life in America—in this memoir of an exiled gourmand. In the sprawling Cortadito, Enrique Fernández explores contemporary Cuban cuisine through personal memories of growing up on the pre-revolutionary island. In his sensual journey through the origin and evolution of Cuban food staples, Fernández wonders what shapes flavor: is it the soil or the community—whether at home or abroad? As an exile, he affirms, “I will continue to sample the crumbs that fall from [Cuba’s] table and be thankful and resentful at the same time.”
Create authentic Cuban flavors right at home Cuban cuisine is as dynamic and alluring as the island itself. Transport your taste buds to Havana with classic recipes that show you how to capture the incredible flavors of beloved Cuban dishes without leaving the comfort of your kitchen. What sets this Cuban cookbook apart: A taste of history—Learn about the fascinating evolution of Cuban cuisine; the influence of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures; and the enduring culinary traditions. 50 authentic recipes—Whip up a range of traditional Cuban dishes such as aromatic Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera (Yellow Rice with Chicken), Ropa Vieja (Braised Shredded Beef), and Lechon Asado (Pork Roast), just like abuela used to make. Tips and techniques—Get expert insight into everything from the art of frying the perfect tostones to the essential street food you must try on a visit to Cuba. Celebrate the flavors, foods, and traditions of Cuba with this essential cookbook.
¡Sabor! offers a mouthwatering look at the food and flavors that make Cuba's culinary heritage famous. The author's unique wit and feisty voice weave the lively and spirited traditions of her family with classic recipes from the island of Cuba. Recipes are easy to read and follow, and are illustrated throughout with full-color photos. ¡Sabor! provides an intimate look at a culture that embraces food with the same enthusiasm it has for life -- spicy, hot, and delectable, beginning with the "holy trinity" of Cuban cuisine (garlic, bell pepper, and Spanish onion) and moving on to a variety of delicious and authentic recipes.
Written by the trio that has spawned a renewal of interest in Cuban cuisine,his guide to the flavors of Cuba reveals the island as a tasty confluence ofpanish spices, tropical ingredients, and African influence.
What is Cuban cuisine? A delectable intermingling of Spanish, Portuguese, Arabian, Chinese, and African culinary traditions—a true melting pot of all the influences that combine in Cuban culture. Now, Raquel Rabade Roque gives us the definitive book of Cuban cuisine: encyclopedic in its range, but intimate and accessible in tone with more than five hundred recipes for classic, home-style dishes—from black bean soup to pork empanadas, from ropa vieja to black beans and croquetas, from tostones to arroz con pollo, from churros to café con leche—as well as the vividly told stories behind the recipes. Based on the author’s family recipes, this is real Cuban cooking presented with today’s busy cooks in mind. Whether you are an experienced cook or a novice, a lover of Cuban cuisine or just discovering it, The Cuban Kitchen will become an essential part of your kitchen library.
* I Love Coffee! features over 100 easy-to-make coffee drinks, including the Black Forest Latte, Sugar-Free Java Chai Latte, Iced Orange Mochaccino, Tiramisú Martini, and Candy Cane Latte. * I Love Coffee! brings the passion for coffee into your home with a creative variety of hot and cold drinks. It is the ultimate how-to handbook for the 111 million coffee drinkers in North America. Now coffee lovers can make delicious cappuccinos, cold coffee quenchers, decadent coffee desserts, and classy coffee martinis year-round using simple techniques with gourmet results in this indispensable coffee guide and cookbook. In I Love Coffee! coffee connoisseur Susan Zimmer shares expert advice and techniques, from how to brew the perfect cup and how to make a basic cappuccino without a machine to a World Barista Latte Art Champion's tips for making masterful latte art designs. It is brimful with a wealth of coffee understanding from the "ground" up, from bean to cup, including international coffees and brewing techniques best suited to a variety of preferences, all topped off with plenty of problem-solving tips and delectable full-color photographs.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Force comes a steamy contemporary romance series about love, loss, family and the ties that bind us to one another... Book 1: How Much I Feel, After the tragic loss of her husband, Carmen has focused on starting her dream career. Babysitting a handsome, arrogant neurosurgeon isn’t how she imagined her first day at Miami-Dade General Hospital. Dr. Jason Northup isn’t going to mess up those plans, even if he makes Maria’s lady parts stand up and say hello. However, her heart—and other parts—don’t seem to care about those plans. Book 2: How Much I Care, After donating bone marrow to a young girl, Maria gets an email from the child’s grateful father, but everything is anonymous until the one-year mark. One email becomes another, until they are caught up in an unexpected friendship. The last thing Marie expected him to be was a gorgeous, famous ballplayer and now she’s falling for a man she’s never met. Book 3: How Much I Love, Wyatt Blake is a cardiothoracic surgeon who had a life-saving heart transplant at 17. The average life expectancy for a transplant patient is 11 years. Now 34, Wyatt feels he’s about six years past his expiration date when he meets Dee Giordino. She's sweet, kind, loving and drop-dead gorgeous. Wyatt doesn’t think it would be fair to drag someone else into his reality when his future is so uncertain. But Dee, she's different from the beginning, and maybe, just maybe, Wyatt might have to break all the rules for her... Fair or not. BONUS! This boxed set includes the Nochebuena holiday short story!
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Force comes a steamy contemporary romance series about love, loss, family and the ties that bind us to one another… Book 1: How Much I Feel First impressions can be truly deceiving… Might the cocky doctor be worth a second look? Book 2: How Much I Care Two strangers find love in the most unexpected way—by saving a life. Book 3: How Much I Love It wouldn’t be fair to drag her into my life when my future is so uncertain. But I can’t resist her. Nochebuena A Miami Nights Christmas Novella Book 4: How Much I Want Who knew that falling in love could be so dangerous? Book 5: How Much I Need She helped to bring me back to life. Now I want to return the favor.
