What I Did Today
Eyes on the prize Woke up feeling a tiny bit better than the previous three days. Not starting the day with a big headache is a definite plus. Took a nice warm bath while doing […]
Tag: Cuban
Guava Shells and the Cure for Global Warming
Cuban Dessert CASCOS DE GUAYABA(Guava Shells With Cheese) INGREDIENTS 1 15-ounce can guava shells in syrup*8 ounces cream cheese * = Found in Hispanic supermarkets or online. Serves 4. Takes 15 minutes. PREPARATION Remove guava […]
Picadillo and Why Bowls Are Round
Cuban Entree PICADILLO INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 large onion 3 Roma tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds […]
The Cuban Hamburger and Porsche
Cuban Entree CUBAN HAMBURGER (Frita Cubana) INGREDIENTS 4 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon cumin ½ tablespoon Spanish paprika or paprika ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons ketchup ¼ […]
Camarones Enchilados and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Entree CAMARONES ENCHILADOS INGREDIENTS 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons lime juice ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup fresh cilantro 4 garlic cloves 1 large onion ¼ cup fresh parsley […]
Beans and Rice and How Carroty Omissions Caused The American Revolution
Cuban Entree MOROS Y CRISTIANOS (beans and rice) INGREDIENTS 12 ounces dry black beans 2½ cups long white rice 5 cups chicken stock 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 medium onion 2½ tablespoons […]
One Day Injera and the Looming One-Ton Tomato
Ethiopian Entree ONE DAY INJERA (flatbread) INGREDIENTS 1½ cups teff flour 2 cups water ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil Makes 4 injeras. Takes 24 hours to ferment […]
Cuban Ropa Vieja and Vicious Onions
Cuban Entree ROPA VIEJA INGREDIENTS 2 pounds flank steak ½ teaspoon salt 1 Roma tomato (1 additional later) 1 large onion 1 green bell pepper 3 garlic cloves 1 Roma tomato 3 tablespoons olive oil […]