Panamanian Stew

Trim excess fat from the boneless pork and beef. Cut into one-inch cubes. Place in a three-quart saucepan with the ham, bay leaf, salt, garlic and water. Cover and cook for one and one-half hours.

Add the onions, lemon or lime juice, potatoes, squash and parsley. Cut the sausage into one-quarter-inch slices and add, along with the black pepper, coriander