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Arepas
Corn Pancake Sandwiches
Glenn: Arepas are delicious little cornmeal pancakes, very popular in Colombia.

Jorge: You see them all over Miami. One brand, Arepa Queen is very popular at festivals and other events.

Glenn: The traditional arepa served in Miami has two cornmeal pancakes with a layer of cheese inside. The pancakes are slightly sweet and have a delicious corn flavor. They're usually smeared with butter and cooked on a griddle.

Jorge: Most places use a mild Swiss. We've had good luck with a Baby Swiss - the one without the holes.

Glenn: Other people we know have used Monterey Jack or Mozzarella.

1 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup ground frozen corn kernels
1 cup Arepa Flour or 1 cup finely ground yellow corn meal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup water (approximately)
Mild Swiss cheese, sliced
Bring the milk to a boil in a small pan.

Add the five tablespoons of butter. Let stand.

Grind one cup frozen yellow corn kernels in a food processor. In a large bowl, mix the arepa flour, salt, sugar, ground corn, and mozzarella. Make a well in the center and gradually add the hot milk. Stir until there are no lumps.

Work the dough until it is smooth and sticky. Add water as necessary if the dough is too thick. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough between two sheets of wax paper to about 1/4" thickness.

Cut out arepas with a large cookie cutter-- about 3 inches in diameter. (We've had good luck using a small straight edged bowl.)

Heat a lightly buttered griddle on medium. Cook the arepas in batches until crispy and golden brown on each side. Immediately place a slice of cheese on one arepa and cover with another to make a sandwich.

Heat on griddle until cheese melts. You can also make the pancakes only and store them in the refrigerator or frozen until ready to serve. Just lightly butter two pancakes, put a slice of cheese in between (on the unbuttered sides) and heat on the griddle at low-heat until the cheese melts.

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This painting represents the dual culture of Cuban-Americans here symbolized by both the traditional espresso coffee pot -- for those cafe con leches -- and the ubiquitous American drip coffee maker, which is found in offices, work sites, and most American homes.

Tony has sold many of these at art shows around Florida. It is especially popular with Cuban-Americans who live this dual culture. Also a great gift for Cubans married to Americans!

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