Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This cookbook boasts solid renditions of Cuban dishes, but readers will have to suffer through the cheesy repartee among its three authors, who have a Cuban culture Web site, www.iCuban.com. A brief introduction entices with information about Cuban migration to Miami, but margin notes to the recipes tend toward repetitious and obvious exchanges. A recipe for Fried Stuffed Potatoes, for example, begins with Raúl commenting, "This is one Cuban snack that if you haven't tried, you probably don't know what in the heck it is." Still, the food itself is alluring. Avocado and Pineapple Salad is refreshingly unusual, and marinating Cuban-Style Skirt Steak in a mix of onion, herbs and sour orange juice before grilling delivers maximum flavor with minimal work. The authors nicely cover savory snacks like Cornmeal Pancakes, numerous types of empanadas, and Plantain Chips. They also remain true to authentic Cuban cuisine by not skimping on the frying, though fat-phobic Americans will probably avoid the Fried Pork Chunks. Occasionally the recipes slip into a cutesy tone (one for Cuban Bread cheerleads, "it's a little sticky, but you can do it!" then begins a later step with, "When you return from the pool..."). Overall, this effort stands out less because of its appeal than because it has so few competitors.
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Review

A story packed with South Florida history -- an enduring friendship keeps them on a cross-country quest promoting Cuban culture. -- Miami Herald,

Food is a doorway into culture -- the Three Guys waltz or more likely, mambo through that door gracefully. -- Tucson Weekly:

Funny, thorough, beautifully illustrated and highly educational... -- Missoula Independent:

Good-natured byplay makes these guys such good company! -- Miami Herald

It's like "Car Talk" for Cuban food. Cooking as it should be, fun! -- Nicholas Paredes, Food Critic

Strongly recommended! -- The Library Journal

The photography is beautiful and inviting, making one ready to hop on a plane to Miami. -- Chicago Sun Times

The three share a somewhat wacky sense of humor… Color photographs and attractive design add to the appeal… Strongly recommended. -- Library Journal

These fellows are funny -- three friends with a passion for succulent eating! -- Miami Herald

What would the holidays be without a surprise under the tree? My choice for a "try something new" cookbook… -- THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL (Memphis)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 234 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1 edition (October 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158685433X
• ISBN-13: 978-1586854331
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Three Guys!, November 27, 2004

By	R. Banfield "Becky Banfield" (Downers Grove, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first became aware of the Three Guys from Miami several years ago while searching for ropa vieja recipes. Their website is fun, and has great recipes. This cookbook is an extension of that website. It's written in a fun, chatty style, the recipes are easy to follow, and it includes wonderful photographs of Cuban food and of different places around Miami. There's also a glossary in the back that tells you, among other things, why to call a certain produce item "fruta bomba." This is by far my favorite Cuban cookbook, and I have several. I hope they do a sequel with the pig roast, the Cuban Noche Buena and New Year's customs...I love these guys!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, fantastic and tasty!, October 10, 2004

By	Jason Neifield "GrammarGeek" (Tampa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm the furthest thing from Cuban, but I've always loved the culture and the food. This book delivers both! With directions so simple anyone can do it, the recipes in here are great and varied...make a few things for snacks or more intricate dishes for full-blown dinner parties. I don't even cook that well and the few things I've tried have come out wonderfully...and believe me, that says a lot. A pleasure to read and more of a pleasure to feast. Great job, Miami Guys!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST HOMEMADE CUBAN FOOD BOOK EVER WRITTEN, September 17, 2004

By	Victor L. Gutierrez (Los Angeles, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you like the real "homemade cuban food", like I do, this book is a MUST HAVE; all recipies are from real down to earth homemade cuban food, written in a way that even a child can follow the instructions and cook a delicious cuban plate; so if you want to cook and invite your friends to eat real cuban food, and impress them...buy the book today; you will be glad you did it