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Pasta de Queso Crema Bocaditos

Posted by Cate under Appetizers, Cuban, Sandwiches

Cream Cheese and Olive Filling Tea Sandwiches
One 8-oz package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped, drained dimientos
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly by hand. Cover and refrigerate until ready to spread. When ready to serve, making sandwiches by […]

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Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Posted by Cate under Cuban, Fish & Seafood

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Recipe courtesy of Memories of a Cuban Kitchen
1/2 cup pure Spanish olive oil
4-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2-1/2 to 3 pounds prawns or extra-large shrimp, shells and heads left on (we de-shelled)
juice of 2 limes
salt to taste
pinch of dried oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
dash of Tabasco sauce, optional (we […]

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Picadillo

Posted by Cate under Cuban, Meat and Poultry

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1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minces
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons capers
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. […]

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Arroz con Pollo

Posted by Cate under Cuban, Meat and Poultry

Recipe courtesy of Quick & Simple magazine
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
6 small chicken thighs, skin and fat removed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lemon
1-1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
14-1/2 oz can chicken broth
1-1/4 cups water
10 oz package […]

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Cuban Spiced Pork Tenderloin and Soffrito Rice

Posted by Cate under Cuban, Meat and Poultry

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Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray.
Includes minor modifications
Rice:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices bacon, chopped (I used 3)
1 small white onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2-3/4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups white rice
2 pinches saffron or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
Pork:
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed, about 2-1/2 pounds total weight
4 cloves garlic, cracked away […]

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