Just 100 miles off the Florida coast yet a world away, Cuba is a land of history and mystery, all of which is revealed in its incomparable cuisine. More mild than wild, Cuban cuisine relies on spices ...

A traditional Cuban sandwich (or Cubano), which most likely did not originate in Cuba, is made of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard (and/or mayo, depending on where you’re ordering), ...

There will be times when our weekly ‘Eating In’ post may stray from our restaurant obsession to focus on special occasion food experiences that must be shared with fellow Gothamist foodies. This is ...

Pork is a critical ingredient in a Cuban sandwich — and the best cut of meat to use is thinly sliced, slow-roasted pork shoulder. Not only is this cut affordable and flavorful, but the methods for ...

3/4 cup fresh lime juice 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 Tbsp) 1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp dried oregano 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit ...

A Cuban sandwich is a combination of roasted pork, ham, and cheese that originated among the Cuban workers in the cigar ...

For the filling: Place the garlic, green onions, pine nuts, jalapeño pepper and cilantro in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process to form a thick paste. With the machine running, pour ...

Hundreds of miles away from home for the first time, art school wasn’t as traumatic as I initially feared for two reasons: First, the art school sat at the base of the Oakland Hills, literally walking ...

Season pork shoulder with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, make a paste by whisking together garlic, oregano, parsley, green onions, citrus zests, cumin and olive oil. In 2-gallon zipper-lock bag, ...

Fans affectionately refer to them with names like “recession-fighting machines” and “crackpots.” They call themselves “crockpotters” and wax poetic with a fervor normally reserved for religion, ...