Award-winning chef Guillermo Pernot and acclaimed author Lourdes Castro unveil authentic Cuban recipes for home cooks, celebrating the bold flavors, creative techniques, and unique inspirations of the country�s finest paladares. ** Pernot and Castro explore Cuba, collecting dishes and stories that reveal a vibrant contemporary cuisine. Each dish has been adapted from the best private restaurants from Old Havana to Santiago de Cuba and Pernot�s own celebrated restaurant, Cuba Libre, marrying traditional foundations with modern influences. ** Divided into chapters for fresh seafood (�Mar�), meat (�Tierra�), vegetables (�Granja�), and delectable desserts (�Postres�), Cuba Cooks includes recipes for Arroz con Bacalao, Charred Snapper in Coconut Sauce, Oyster Ceviche, and elegant Stone Crab Mojito; Ajiaco (Cuban stew), Cuban Fried Chicken, Duck Ropa Vieja, Honey-Glazed Lamb Ribs with Cachucha Vinaigrette, Pork Belly Fried Rice, a traditional whole pig roast, and a legendary smoked chicken from the side of the road; Black Bean Gnocchi with Culantro Butter, Green Plantain Soup garnished with Popcorn, and Malanga Tacos Stuffed with Eggplant; Old Havana street vendors� roasted coconut Cucuruchos, and Cuba Libre�s Chocolate Tart with Caramelized Bananas. Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: Rizzoli (September 18, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 0847862542 ISBN-13: 978-0847862542 Product Dimensions: 8 x 1 x 10 inches Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds