Picadillo (6-8)

This beef hash is one of Cuba’s most popular dishes and it is also found in parts of Latin America. It can be served simply with just plain rice to accompany, or with black beans and rice, perhaps topped with a fried egg. This is from ” The Cooking of the Caribbean” by Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz.

Chilli Con Carne (4-6)

Chilli con Carne tastes better if is prepared a few hours in advance to allow the flavours to mingle. It is therefore a great dish for a relaxing supper with friends or a party, as all you have to do to serve it is heat it up and serve either with some plain boiled rice or jacket potatoes.