This is a very poular soup in Cuba. Every Cuban family has its own black bean soup recipe. Many Cubans have adapted their recipe to use local ingredients when they moved out of the island, so there are even more variations.
A meal from the southwest is just not the same without Mexican rice as a side dish. There are as many different rice recipes as there are families but one thing is certain, they are all great.
Which cut of lamb is best for braising? There are several options, chops, steaks, breast, liver or kidneys. Chops cook quick, that's the reason for the choice in this recipe, leg steaks would also be good.
Tasty and easy, this chicken and mushroom recipe is a good way to get started with Brazilian flavors. Recipes with eggs and milk show Portuguese influence in Brazilian cooking.
