Family-run and full of character, Vargas Cafe is a hidden gem with a cozy, intimate vibe. Try their masitas de puerco (fried ...
Are you longing for a taste of travel? Few of us are doing much of that these days, either due to restrictions, health and safety concerns or both. Fortunately, there are ways to flavor our lives with ...
Ropa vieja literally means “old clothes.” It’s not the most appetizing name for food, but it fits the dish, a type of beef stew, pretty well. For me, ropa vieja really IS like old clothes—familiar and ...
If you understand Spanish, the name ropa vieja is a strange name for a meal. It translates to “old clothes,” and there’s a story behind this dish, which is enjoyed by Cubans everywhere. As the story ...
A Southerner and prolific cookbook author, Nancie McDermott gathered 75 recipes for her new book, “Southern Soups & Stews.” There are many variations of gumbos, shellfish stews and hoppin’ John, but ...
Excerpted with permission from Cuban Flavor: Exploring the Island’s Unique Places, People, and Cuisine by Liza Gershman. Copyright 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc ...
Fans of picadillo, relleno de papa and other Cuban specialities have a new restaurant to frequent in Emmaus. Mi Havana Cuban Cuisine, “where classic Cuban dishes and modern flair collide,” opened ...
A pot roast simmering on the burner seems downright all-American, but it ain’t necessarily so. Other nationalities claimed pot roast long before we did. The Germans have their ginger-scented ...