Cuba

Cuba (#14) Picadillo y Papas

Meat and potatoes Cuban style!  Of all the things I’ve made toward my goal of 52 countries in 52 weeks, this dish was a favorite and I’ll definitely make it again.  While researching a recipe for Cuban cuisine, I discovered a fun food blog: http://www.mylifeasamrs.com/2012/06/authentic-cuban-picadillo.html.  Picadillo is typically served over rice, but I sautéed cubes of red potatoes in olive oil, tossed with garlic, rosemary and thyme and the combination was perfect.  The Picadillo was made with ground beef, onion, tomatoes, spices and Spanish Manzanilla olives.  It also included capers and a little white wine.  Delicioso!