Cuba!: Recipes and Stories from the Cuban Kitchen [A Cookbook]

I almost did not buy this book because of the first review i read about it. Glad i didn't listen. I lived in Miami , not Cuba, for 26 years. I love Cuban food and own just about every Cuban cookbook written. The photographs in this book are beautiful . It is very informative about the culture and food. The recipes are just as good as the other books i own. I haven't made any yet, but i cook Cuban every day so just by looking at the ingredients i can tell. Is it not authentic because some ingredients are out of reach from the average Cuban living on the island ? Maybe. But, almost every book i own has seafood recipes included in them. So i don't see why this book is any different. Yes it included some recipes that are not found in other books, but they are not too far out of reach. I can see them being served in a high-end restaurant to tourists on the island or in Miami. I love this book.

This is so much more then a cookbook. They do have tons of recipes which one would expect but the photos are beautiful and there are stories. We haven't had a lot of info about Cuba but this is everything and more. I went through it page by page and I was so impressed with all of it. It is a glimpse into the culture while giving us some great recipes. I will be recommending this to all my friends and buying it as gifts for Christmas. Buy this book. You will not regret it and the price is very reasonable. Kudos to all involved in this book.

This is a gorgeous cookbook. Flipping through the pages gives you a really intimate look at the delicious food and the people from this culture rich place ! Cuban food is very unique and this book includes ALL of the favorites! I love to cook Cuban food and this cookbook presents recipes in an easy to follow manner with ingredients that are easy to find at the local grocery store, for the most part. And even if you NEVER made anything in this cookbook, you will be amazed at how beautifull the food is presented! A real work of art!

Great recipes, great photos, Castro was a hero

Love, Love this cookbook.. the recipes are fabulous, trying them one by one! Each one is better than the next. And the photography is gorgeous, creating a sense of being in Cuba, and this cookbook draws me to travel to Cuba! Great job to all on a wonderful cookbook, this is the gift I will be giving for everyone on my gift list! So make sure you have all the necessary ingredients in your kitchen to wow your dinner guests!!

Every chapter is loaded with recipes that are full of flavor and that are unique to Cuba. From the sauces and marinades, to the roasts, poultry, and seafood, to the side dishes, to the dulces (sweets), and drinks, the variety is there. They are bright and have that great mix of Spanish and Caribbean ingredients that make you want to prepare every recipe. I first made the Jabarito with chicken and green olive aioli. It was a big hit with my family. Next I'll make the Paella. I can't wait to try many more recipes from this beautifully illustrated book.

Beautiful photography and wonderfully written. I feel I know, and will cherish, the Cuban people because of this book. Cannot wait to try some of the recipes. Thank you Dan, Jody, and Andrea.

I love this cookbook! There is currently so much interest in Cuba and this book only adds to it. While the recipes and photos look great, the stories only fuel my desire to make a trip there. It has such a vivid cover that you can't help but be drawn to it. Not only will I put it to use for the recipes but it's going to look great on display in my kitchen. I hope my friends don't read this review because it will spoil the surprise when they all get one over the holidays!

Great book! Pretty good recipes and what about the pictures!!

The sunshine and colors of Cuba leap off every page. Open it and take a virtual Caribbean vacation!

love the photos

Like it alot