Publisher's Synopsis
Coveted traditional Cuban recipes from the personal kitchen of international superstars Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
International music superstars Gloria and Emilio Estefan are making their popular recipes public-offering readers a peek through the kitchen doors of Bongos Cuban Café, home of authentic Cuban cuisine à la 1950s Havana. From savory tapas and easy-to-make individual and family-style entrées, to scrumptious desserts and signature cocktails,Estefan Kitchencovers complete menus that will surely become a staple of its readers' households. They can recreate the savory dishes of Bongos Cuban Café authentic Cuban cuisine-right in their own kitchen- with this collection of tried-and-true recipes. Filled with Gloria and Emilio's personal accounts, culinary inspiration, and Cuban cuisine's historical context,Estefan Kitchenis a timeless cookbook that brings readers into their lives, culture, and food. Whether islanders or mainlanders, chefs or non-chefs, everyone can follow the step-by-step instructions for sumptuous feasts and unforgettable meals including:
Papas Rellenas (Breaded Mashed Potatoes With Ground Beef Creole)
Yuca Frita (Cassava Fries)
Sopa De Platano (Plantain Soup)
Vaca Frita De Polla (Cuban-Mojo Marinated Shredded Chicken)
Guava and Cheese Flan
Watermelon, Pineapple And Mango Mojito
Papaya and Mamay Shake
Cuban-style Latte