Cuban food is known worldwide for its blend of bright colors and intense flavors, and this book serves as a comprehensive introduction to its cuisine and contemporary food culture. Collected by those who best know the entire Cuban culinary landscape, the 350 home-cooking recipes in this compendium explore the country's myriad traditions and influences—from Spanish to Soviet to Chinese—through recipes for appetizers, rice dishes, fish, meat, vegetables, egg dishes, desserts, and more.