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	Memories of a Cuban Kitchen: More Than 200 Classic Recipes by Mary Urrutia Randelman, Joan Schwartz
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 641.597291 EAN 9780028609980 ISBN 0028609980 Manufacturer Wiley Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 352 Publication Date April 25, 1996 Publisher Wiley UPC 785555033405 Availability Usually ships in 10 to 14 days Product Description Authentic Cuban recipes offer a mixture of Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese cuisine, from appetizers like Green Plantain Chips, to such entrees as Roast Pork Creole, to tropical rum-based drinks and desserts. Filled with reminiscences and evocative halftone photos of Randelman's childhood in pre-Castro Cuba, this book presents more than 200 traditional recipes for Cuban dishes, a cuisine that lusciously combines Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese influences. 'Most Cubans will tell you that we have two food groups: party food--made up of snacks--and real food, built around fish, stews and soups,' write menu consultant Randleman and editor Schwartz. 'We seem to consume more of the former.' In 1957, when Randleman herself was 10 years old, her prosperous family emigrated to Miami from Cuba. Her memories of pre-Castro life and eating are filtered through a golden haze of childhood recollection: cousin Pepe entertains his family at meriendasic (afternoon tea), in which 'steaming trays began appearing from the kitchen, borne by a parade of indulgent maids and cooks,' and glamorous Aunt Titi drives the young Randelman to the Havana Yacht Club for incomparable freshly fried potato chips and croquetassic 'filled with smoky creamed ham and splashed with lime juice.' The Cuban national cuisine as it emerges here is a fusion of Spanish, African, Chinese and Portuguese elements, as one sees in a dish such as okra stew with plaintain dumplings ( guiso de quimbombo ), containing root vegetables, sherry, bacon and Cuban beef stock, always seasoned with cumin.92 Lime juice is used liberally, both as marinade and flavoring. Desserts are largely custards, flans and puddings.250 The book is a personal yet comprehensive introduction to a cuisine perpetuated more in South Florida than in its native island. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Authentic Cuban recipes offer a mixture of Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese cuisine, from appetizers like Green Plantain Chips, to such entrees as Roast Pork Creole, to tropical rum-based drinks and desserts. Filled with reminiscences and evocative halftone photos of Randelman's childhood in pre-Castro Cuba, this book presents more than 200 traditional recipes for Cuban dishes, a cuisine that lusciously combines Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese influences. 'The best foreign cookbook honors go to Memories of a Cuban Kitchen. The book rings wonderfully true, both in its recipes and its evocations of pre-Castro Havana as recalled by author Mary Urrutia Randelman with heartfelt affection. This beautiful book is a memory piece as much as a cookbook.'—The Washington Times 'Memories of a Cuban Kitchen will be an added treasure in any cook's library and a must in the kitchen of any American of Cuban heritage or anyone who's interested in exploring Cuban cooking more fully at home.' — The Miami Herald A Sampling of Remembered Dishes Bistec de Palomilla (Cuban Fried Steak) Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice) Ajiaco Criollo (Cuban Creole Stew) Pargo Relleno (Stuffed Red Snapper) Ensalada de Aguacate y Mango (Avocado and Mango Salad) Flan de Coco (Coconut Flan) Customers who bought this item also bought Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban A Taste of Old Cuba: More Than 150 Recipes for Delicious, Authentic, and Traditional Dishes Three Guys from Miami Celebrate Cuban: 100 Great Recipes for Cuban Entertaining Cuban Home Cooking: Favorite Recipes from a Cuban Home Kitchen cuba cocina: The Tantalizing World of Cuban Cooking-Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Customer Reviews for: Memories of a Cuban Kitchen: More Than 200 Classic Recipes Rating - My Cuban Mother-in-Law Loves this Book The title says it all. My wife and mother-in law have been looking for good Cuban recipes and this book fits the bill. All the tradition Cuban dishes are here with some common variations. Rating - Excellent. This is another outstanding cookbook. I loved the information about cuban culture, and now that I'm developing a "feel" for this style of food preparation the recipes are keeping my table full of exciting meals! Although there are no pictures of the finished meals, it is still a fantastic investment. Rating - Excellent This book is such a treasure. I go to this book time and time again for authentic and delicious cuban recipes. I'm so glad I found this book! As a real foodie with over 30 cookbooks, this is one of the cookbooks I use the most. Rating - Perfect! The entire transaction was perfect. Book arrived quickly and was in great condition. Very satisfied. see more reviews See all books by author Mary Urrutia Randelman, Joan Schwartz

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