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Calabaza on the Grill

Glenn: Calabaza is a type of cooking pumpkin used in Cuban cuisine.

Jorge: When a Cuban recipe calls for pumpkin, don't even think of substituting one of those big orange Halloween varieties!

Raúl: The calabaza is more closely related to squash with a firm flesh and mild flavor.

Jorge: A nice way to develop a taste for this Cuban treat is to prepare some on the grill! We also have heard from some people who substitute butternut squash for calabaza with some success. If you're in an area where you just can't get real calabaza, you might try butternut squash. The flavor and texture are similar, but not exactly the same!

1 medium calabaza (See instructions below)
1/3 cup Spanish olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Cut the calabaza in half and remove all the seeds and fibers. Slice the calabaza as you would a cantaloupe and remove the rind. Whisk the olive oil with the vinegar.

Drizzle this oil mixture over the calabaza slices. Salt and pepper to taste. Grill calabaza outdoors on the barbecue, brushing occasionally with the oil.

Slices are done when they are tender and lightly browned.

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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.

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