In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, raisins, olives, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and ...

Transport your taste buds to Cuba with this delightful and easy-to-make Cuban Picadillo recipe. Bursting with both savory and sweet flavors, this traditional Cuban recipe has stood the test of time.

From "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen" by Mary Urrutia Randelman and Joan Schwartz (Macmillan, 334 pages, $16.95).

When nothing sounds good, spring casserole dinners can make the choice feel easier. These ideas keep things cozy, practical, ...