The Essential Cuban Cookbook

“The Essential Cuban Cookbook by Patricia Morrell-Ruiz had me admiring the photos and table of contents and thinking… Oh if I had this book in my hands when I first started falling in love with the flavors of Cuban cooking how much faster I would have learned! Patricia is a wonderful friend who you will feel like having a Café con Leche and a Tostada with from the very first pages.” –Norman Van Aken, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur“I have cooked with Patty Ruiz and so I know just how good her food is. I am thrilled she’s come out with a whole Cuban cookbook, and I can’t wait to throw my first comelata! Mojitos, Lechon Asado, and Tostones are definitely on the menu.” –Sara Moulton, host of Sara’s Weeknight Meals“Patty has managed to make Cuban food approachable! Beautiful cookbook, featuring great images, Cuban history, and personal insights’–it is simply delicioso!” –Ingrid Hoffmann, author, host of Food Network’s Simply Delicioso and Top Chef Estrellas“Patty Ruiz brings the bounty of Cuba to our tables with recipes that celebrate the vibrant ingredients and fresh flavor that have shaped her life. Cooking from this gem of a book is like having a superb teacher next to you in your kitchen. The stunning photos, helpful cooking tips, and concise ingredient explanations make this a favorite that you will turn to again and again.” –Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald food columnist, author, cooking school manager“Patty Ruiz has captured the essence of Cuban cuisine in this beautifully photographed and easy to follow book. Enjoy exploring these flavors on this delightful culinary history.” –Linda Gassenheimer, radio host of Food News and View, Tribune Wire Service syndicated columnist, James Beard award-winning cookbook author

PATRICIA MORRELL-RUIZ is a chef, cooking instructor, food stylist, and recipe developer. The founder of The Mad Table, she loves to inspire people to become passionate about cooking. Her work has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Radio Caracol, Thrillist, Telemundo, Univision, and WDNA radio among other outlets.