From Betty Crocker

A crunchy and tasty coating of garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, cilantro and cereal creates memorable baked chops with a garlic and citrus sauce.

Pork Chops Cubano with Garlic-Citrus Sauce

From Food & Wine

The mojito may be Cuba's national cocktail. The drink gets its name from the African word mojo, which means "to cast a spell." Making mojitos in a pitcher doesn't work--it's impossible to distribute the lime and mint evenly, plus the club soda tends to turn flat. Instead, muddle a large batch of mint, limes and sugar, then pour the mixture into glasses and top with ice, rum and club soda.

Sparkling Mojito

From Smithfield

Don't just fix a sandwich -- fix a sandwich with some interesting fixins! Also known as "cubano" or "midnight sandwich," these sandwiches will bring the flavor of Cuba to your table.

Cuban Sandwich

From Fine Cooking Magazine

Tostones, or pan-fried green plantains, are practically the Cuban national dish. Soaking the tostones in salt water before the final fry makes them crunchier outside and moister inside, but you can skip this step.

Tostones

From Ladies' Home Journal

The olive, raisin, and shallot relish makes an amazing grilled sandwich out of ordinary ham and cheese. Spread any leftover relish on crostini for an appetizer.

Cuban Croque Senor

From Food & Wine

No Cuban meal is complete without a cafe cubano (Cuban coffee). A well-made cafe cubano has a thick layer of sweet crema (cream) floating over strong espresso. To get the crema right, whisk about 1 tablespoon of the espresso with sugar until it turns foamy, then pour the pot of espresso over it. Lourdes Castro says you can't overbeat a crema, so stir it energetically.

Cafe Cubano

From Better Homes and Gardens

A marinade flavored with orange and lime juices adds a Cuban touch to roasted pork.

Pork Roast Cubano

From Food & Wine

This recipe features traditionally Caribbean ingredients (avocados, hearts of palm) tossed in a dressing full of Asian flavors (tamarind, fish sauce). The vibrant salad is excellent alongside Ken Oringer's rich Cuban sandwiches.

Avocado, Grapefruit, and Hearts of Palm Salad

From Food & Wine

Sandwiches are a classic choice for a tailgate, but Ken Oringer likes to go beyond plain ham-and-cheese. For these cubanos he roasts and shreds pork butt, then he layers the succulent meat on rolls along with homemade tomato jam, grilled onions, pickles, and Gruyere. He cooks the sandwiches on a portable grill until they are crispy and warm.

Cuban Sandwiches with Tomato Jam

From Better Homes and Gardens

Browned pineapple slices layered with ham, black beans, sweet peppers, and rice are at the heart of this dazzling main-dish recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Cuban Fried Rice

From Food & Wine

This recipe for vaca frita ("fried cow") is a close cousin of Cuba's famous ropa vieja, stewed shredded beef in tomato sauce. The beef for vaca frita, however, is marinated in lime, garlic and salt, then seared until crispy. The key to achieving the perfect texture is to cook the beef in small batches, so it sautes rather than steams.

Vaca Frita: Crispy Beef

From Florida Orange Juice

Florida Orange Juice Citrus Flank Steak "Cuban Style" with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Here's a quick 30-minute dinner that's hearty and delicious. Make the meal come together quickly by making the mojo sauce up to 1 week ahead of serving.

Media Noche Sandwiches with Mojo

From Food & Wine

Lourdes Castro teaches students how to fry plantains for perfect tostones.

Tostones: Savory Plantains

From EatingWell

By cooking your own dried beans, you save money, reduce sodium and get better flavor along with, surprisingly, more vitamins and minerals. If you can't use the whole batch, freeze surplus cooked beans for later use in soups, salads and dips. The range of time for cooking beans is wide and varies with the age and the type of beans selected.

Slow-Cooked Beans

From Diabetic Living

With both grilling and broiling options, this seafood fish and salsa recipe makes a fantastic summer-fresh diabetic meal that calls for fewer than eight ingredients.

Cuban-Style Swordfish

From Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken

Cuban Chicken Panini

From EatingWell

Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd. Don't worry if you have leftovers. They can easily be rewarmed in a microwave or combined with eggs to make a Spanish tortilla (omelet); or for a great cold dish, toss the leftover rice with cooked vegetables and a vinaigrette made with lime juice instead of vinegar.

Cuban-Style Pork & Rice

From EatingWell

This traditional Cuban stew may be called "old clothes," but it's a wonderful way to turn a rather inexpensive cut of meat into a rich and decadent stew. If you like, serve it with some sour cream dolloped on top.

Ropa Vieja