Yuca mash is very similar to mash potato with a slightly grainier texture. In this recipe, we've incorporated a huancaina cheese sauce giving it a spicy Peruvian touch. 1. Bring a large pot of salted ...

Growing up in a Latin household, you're probably already familiar with yuca, also known as cassava or manioca. But there's a reason your mom let you eat yuca fry after yuca fry without any objection: ...

Place yuca in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan. Mash the yuca with garlic, oregano, butter, salt and pepper. If you want a ...

The pièce de résistance on Noche Buena might be the lechón or turkey, but we all know Christmas dinner isn't just about the meats — it's all about the sides. Why not give yours a bit of Latin flair?

Purê de mandioca, or yuca purée, made with an indigenous Brazilian root vegetable, takes the place of mashed potatoes for some expats during the holiday. By Christina Morales On Christmas Day in Macaé ...

Carolyn Bonvallet of Spokane had a challenging request. She had recently traveled to Puerto Rico, and enjoyed some yuca fritters while there. As she described them, they were made from grated yuca, ...

Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones of Food Heaven are registered dietitians who know you can live with diabetes and still enjoy the foods you love–especially during the holidays. This classic Dominican ...