Cuban Chicks Can Cook: The Indispensable Guide to Basic Cuban Favorites. (Paperback)

~ Ana Quincoces Rodriguez (Author), The People's Court Judge Marilyn Milian (Foreword)

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Product Description

Traditionally Cuban women believed that cooking was one of the most important gifts they could give to their families. In Cuban Chicks Can Cook, the Indispensable Guide to Basic Cuban Favorites, author Ana Quincoces Rodriguez will convince you that they had the right idea. Her book will entertain and amuse you with a diverse collection of easy-to-follow Cuban recipes and sample menus.

Quincoces Rodriguez begins with the basics by instructing you to buy three items that are the “holy trinity” of Cuban cuisine — a head of garlic, a green bell pepper, and a Spanish onion. Armed with these ingredients and a few other items, you’re ready to begin preparing and feasting on her delicious and authentic recipes! Quincoces Rodriguez shares her Cuban culture through personal stories interspersed throughout sections that include soups and stews, rice and meat dishes, and finger foods and desserts. Finally, you will learn how to make both the wildly popular mojito, a rum drink garnished with fresh mint, and café con leche, a coffee drink that most Cubans can’t live without every morning.

Cuban Chicks Can Cook doesn’t emphasize perfection, but instead provides an inside look at a culture that embraces food with the same enthusiasm it has for life — spicy, hot, and delectable!

About the Author

The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Ana Quincoces Rodriguez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. A real estate attorney by day, she is a self-taught chef who credits her mother with teaching her the basics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595408508
• ISBN-13: 978-0595408504
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,938,062 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars cool cookbook, November 22, 2007

By	Alexia F. (Miami) - See all my reviews

Easy beginner Cuban cookbook. I loved all the stories! It reminded me of my childhood growing up in a Cuban household.

2.0 out of 5 stars Expensive for a photoless paperback cookbook, May 12, 2007

By	Nydia Felix (London, UK) - See all my reviews

I was disappointed to find that this rather expensive (for a small paperback) cookbook had no photos. I tend to favor cookbooks with tantalizing and inspiring pictures of the final product. The one thing I do like is that in some of the recipes the list of ingredients is double-spaced making it easier to keep track of them as you prepare the dish. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet (the photos would have motivated me!)so I can't comment on them, hence my 2 stars. I'll amend this review when I have.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A disappointed Cuban, August 14, 2007

By	J. Baez (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nothing beats Mom's recipes. If your not Cuban it may be a fine introduction to Latin cuisine.