My Cuban family loves my American husband for many reasons, but high on that list is his appreciation for all things Cuban food. Of course, we do make it easy for my beloved Midwesterner, with dishes ...

1. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chilies and toast on both sides, turning occasionally and pressing down with a spatula, until they soften and blister (do not burn). Remove from ...

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In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven (we used enamel-covered cast iron) with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil (uncovered). Add the meat and cook until well browned on all sides turning with tongs. Do ...