and its syrup, the sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt, stirring, until it comes to a boil and the sugar is dissolved. Remove the cinnamon stick and allow the mixture to cool at room temperature. 2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and the whole egg. Add […]
Cuban
Camarones En Crema Con Cilantro (shrimp In Creamy Coriander)
foam, add the garlic, tomatoes, coriander, sherry, and shrimp, and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes. 2. To prepare the sauce, in a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. When it begins to foam, add the flour and cook, stirring, until well blended but not brown, 2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium, whisk […]
Boniatos Fritos (fried Sweet Potato Rounds)
Add as many potato rounds as will fit in a single layer, reduce the heat to medium, and fry until golden on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon. 2. Drain on a paper-towel-lined platter, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot. If you are frying large quantities, keep them warm in […]
Chuletas De Puerco Criollas (cuban Pork Chops)
combined with 1/8 cup each fresh lime and lemon juice 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pure Spanish olive oil 1/2 cup dry sherry 1. Season the chops with salt and pepper. In a mortar, crush the garlic, oregano, and cumin together into a paste. Rub the chops with the garlic paste, place in […]
Black Bean Hummus
In a food procesor, combine all the ingredients & process till smooth. Cover & refrigerate till ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Pudin De Bacalao (catfish Pudding)
size saucepan with salted water to cover over medium heat and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and shake the pan over medium heat to evaporate any remaining moisture. 2. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes into a puree. Add the flaked codfish, butter, cream, and eggs, […]
Pargo Al Horno A La Viszcaina (baked Whole Snapper Basque)
FOR THE SOFRITO 1/4 c Spanish olive oil 1 sm Onion, finely chopped 1/2 sm Green bell pepper, -seeded and finely chopped 2 c Peeled, seeded, and chopped -fresh, ripe tomatoes, -or drained and chopped -canned whole tomatoes 1/2 c Chopped, drained pimiento -stuffed green olives 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Dried oregano 1/2 c […]
Miami Cuban Picadillo
Brown onions and green pepper in olive oil. Add meat, chopped tomatoes, salt, garlic and black pepper and stir frequently to break up and large chunks. Add remaining ingredients and simmer slowly until meat is tender and flavors have developed, about 30 minutes. Serve with rice. Miami Cuban Picadillo
Empandas
Sift flour, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. Using a pastry hook on your mixer or using a fork, cut in the Crisco into the flour mixture until it is nice and crumbly. Make a deep will in center of the flour mixture. Add beaten eggs and about 3-4 Tablespoons of Vino Seco […]
Zarzuelo De Mariscos (spicy Shellfish Stews)
soaked 10 minutes in lightly salted water to cover by several inches (if mussels disgorge considerable sand, repeat the soaking process) 12 clams scrubbed under cold, running water and soaked 30 minutes in lightly salted water to cover by several inches (if clams disgorge considerable sand, repeat the soaking process), optional 3 raw lobster tails, […]