Clarita's Cocina : Great Traditional Recipes from a Spanish Kitchen

About this book

This newly revised edition of this highly regarded Ybor City classic (original edition circa 1952) introduces Clarita Garcias loyal readers and new friends to tapas - tantalizing hors doeuvres that are the mains of Spanish entertaining. Clarita is the doyenne of Spanish/Cuban cuisine in Florida and throughout the U.S. She continues to sprinkle her instructions with charming anecdotes and countless down-to-earth pointers while offering authentic recipes for Spains most famous dishes! The result is a truly complete book of SpanishCuban home cooking a practical and convenient guide for the novice and experienced cook alike. Delectable recipes include Shrimp Creole Seafood Casserole Crab Meat Croquettes Ropa Vieja Stuffed Peppers Maria Picadillo Empanadas Black beans and the quintessential Chicken and Yellow rice.