“CAMARONES AL AJILLO”…Shrimp In Garlic Sauce (VIDEO) This recipe, Spanish in origin, is a popular dish among Cubans. This hearty dish is prepared in all Cuban homes and each cook does it somewhat differently. This is my version and I hope you like it. From refrigerator to serving platter only takes about 15-20 minutes.

Masitas de puerco is a typical Cuban dish. Traditionally the pork chunks are deep fried deep in oil. They are great as an appetizer or even a main course served with rice, black beans and baked plantains. To make my healthier version, I use boneless pork loin roast and grill them kabob-style instead of deep [...]

If unable to see video click here Few things are as truly Cuban as black beans. One of the most traditional dishes, and a staple in my household, known as frijoles negros. This is one of my favorite comfort meals, paired with a bowl of brown rice.

I learned this way of making rice years ago from one of my fellow firefighters at the fire house. It truly does make absolutely perfect brown rice every time! Never gummy. Brown rice differs from white rice in one major way—the outside bran is intact, making it more fibrous, nutritious, and flavorful than white rice. [...]