April 8 is National Empanada Day – the perfect excuse for this savory recipe for Cuban-Style Picadillo Empanadas, shared with "Sunday Morning" readers by Nashville-based chef Rita Martinez, a.k.a "The ...

I tried out a new recipe on the family last week: picadillo. Picadillo is a Latin American dish consisting primarily of ground beef, tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Beyond that, the recipe changes ...

Just 100 miles off the Florida coast yet a world away, Cuba is a land of history and mystery, all of which is revealed in its incomparable cuisine. More mild than wild, Cuban cuisine relies on spices ...

Boil potatoes until they are fully cooked. Drain. Mash potatoes with the salt (do not add any butter, oil, or liquid!) and let cool. Grab a handful of mashed potatoes, split the handful in half, and ...

In this week's "WDSU in the Kitchen," Chef Marc takes us into his home again to show us his recipe for this Cuban dish: Picadillo with tostones.Check out the full recipe below.Picadillo & Tostones2 oz ...

Instructions: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onion and bell pepper and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the beef and season with white pepper, granulated onion ...

Whether simmered, stuffed, shredded, or roasted, Cuban beef dishes celebrate the spirit of comfort food. While perusing Cuban restaurant menus, it would seem like beef dishes were always part of the ...

1. Make the salsa by combining its ingredients in a bowl. Set aside. 2. Start the picadillo by heating a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic.