Modern Cuban : a contemporary approach to classic recipes / Ana Quincoces ; foreword by Gloria Estefan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quincoces, Ana, author.

Estefan, Gloria, author of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cuba--Social life and customs.

Cuba.

Cooking, Cuban.

Food habits--Cuba.

Food habits.

Genre:

cookbooks.

Cookbooks.

Physical Description:

179 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Gainesville : University Press of Florida, [2024]

Summary:

"In this cookbook, Ana Quincoces reimagines traditional Cuban recipes for today's home chefs, helping readers make timeless dishes that showcase the distinctive flavors of classic Cuban cuisine while crafting meals that are accessible to everyone"-- Provided by publisher.

"Cooking delicious Cuban meals for people of all backgrounds Serving up a fresh take on Cuban food, Ana Quincoces reimagines traditional recipes for today's home chefs in Modern Cuban. This cookbook unites generations by helping readers make timeless dishes that showcase the distinctive flavors of classic Cuban cuisine while crafting meals that are accessible to everyone. Modern Cuban shows how to welcome guests to an inclusive culinary celebration, demonstrating how many of these much-loved recipes can be tweaked or are already good fits for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, and other diets. With ingredients and alternatives that are easy to find or already in most home kitchens, learning Cuban cooking has never been so simple! Readers will find instructions for preparing essentials like fragrant sofrito and tangy mojo criollo along with irresistible croquetas, yuca frita (fried yuca), sopa de platano (plantain soup), picadillo (beef hash), buttery guava-filled pastelitos (pastries), flan de coco (coconut flan), and an abundance of other delectable sides, mains, and desserts. Accompanied by beautiful photos that present iconic dishes in a new, modern light, the recipes in this cookbook include Ana Quincoces's personal memories of her family and the food culture they passed down to her. Modern Cuban is perfect for beginners and advanced cooks alike who want to celebrate Cuban favorites in ways that honor the past and present. Above all, this cookbook is for anyone who enjoys gathering good company for great food that feeds the soul. Buen provecho!"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword

About Modern Cuban

Why Cook?

A Few Basics

Uno. Cuban For All: Substitutions and Alternatives

Dos. Appetizers to Share and Starters to Hoard

Tres. Soups and Stews for the Heart and Soul

Cuatro. Satisfying Sandwiches and Salads

Cinco. All Things Rice

Seis. Main Courses: Meat, Fish and Everything in between

Siete. On the Side

Ocho. Happy Ending: Desserts, Cocktails and Cafecito

Notes:

Includes index.

Other Format:

Online version: Quincoces, Ana. Modern Cuban

ISBN:

9780813079110

081307911X

OCLC:

1426762344

Publisher Number:

90100553304