This fall and winter, opt for the less expected (but just as delicious) plantain tarte tatin from Paola Velez’s new cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store.

From croquetas stuffed with melted cheese and ham to sticky sweet plantains, Cuba's cuisine offers rich and tasty flavors. Frita Known as a Cuban hamburger, the frita is a patty of seasoned ground ...