Gloria Estefan Has An Illustrious But Little-Known Cooking Career

In 1992, Gloria Estefan and husband Emilio Estefan opened the Miami restaurant Larios on the Beach. Showcasing their favourite dishes from their beloved homeland of Cuba, among the specialties are traditional mojitos, grilled seafood, and an award-winning lechon asado, a Cuban pork dish. The Estefans have just lately added a choice of Triple C (Calorie Aware Cuban) staples to the menu that Gloria created herself. The couple additionally boasts the Orlando restaurant and leisure venue, Estefan Kitchen, and the Estefan Kitchen Express on the Miami Airport. With a ardour for sharing genuine Cuban foods, the Estefans are established and valued members of the Florida meals scene. 

In 2008, this energy couple additionally launched a cookbook, likewise titled “Estefan Kitchen,” showcasing genuine Cuban delicacies with recipes for Yuca Frita; Vaca Frita De Polla; a Watermelon, Pineapple, and Mango Mojito; and Guava and Cheese Flan (by way of Goodreads). As featured on the “Today Show,” the e-book additionally invitations readers to whip up picadillo or mariquitas with ease. 

Why would a well-known musician pen a cookbook? Estefan tells NY Daily News that her great-grandfather was the private chef for 2 Cuban presidents and her grandmother was a caterer. It might appear that cooking is in her blood. And if the rhythm fails to get your toes tapping, the Estefans’ delicious Cuban dishes will get your mouth drooling.