Being of Cuban American heritage and growing up with Cuban cuisine, I was looking for a book to bring back memories of my own childhood. This book did that! The recipes are easy to follow, and having tried quite a few, I can say that they are authentic, and encompass recipes for normal, everyday Cuban cuisine. If you are new to Cuban food, this is an excellent book to try. If you are an afecionado, this book will show you how to cook these traditional dishes. Very well done!