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4 to 6
Easy
Published 2003
Cuba was colonized by the Spanish. This history gives Cuban food a distinct combination of European, African, and Caribbean influences. Cuban dishes are highly seasoned, but not spicy. Familiar flavors like garlic, oregano, onion, and green peppers are mixed with the unusual, such as bitter orange, which infuses the cooking with a piquant taste that doesn’t overwhelm and is distinctly Cuban.
The West Tampa area of Florida has a large Cuban population and the most Cubanrun businesses
