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: ...

Cassava root is a staple in African and Latin-American cooking that’s gaining traction in the States. Try these yuca recipes. Out of nowhere, Americans have found cassava. Also called yuca, cassava is ...

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 ...

A plate of yuca fries with a small bowl of pickled vegetables. - Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images The next time you're looking for a fun twist on a classic french fry, give yuca frita a try. Also ...

Step 1 - Add cup water, panela, cinnamon and cloves to small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and liquid reduces to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes; set ...

The shrimp in this recipe can be prepared either on an outdoor grill, or on a grill-pan. Serve with yuca escabeche for a simple summer dish. Arguably San Juan's most accomplished and celebrated chef, ...

Place the chicken, carrots, celery, yuca, cilantro, garlic, oregano, chicken bouillon, adobo, and allspice in a 6-quart slow cooker. Then add the fideos, chicken broth, water, and lime juice. Cover ...

To make these crispy chicken strips, Paola Velez first dredges the strips in a flour mixture, then dips them in a buttermilk brine — the same brine used to initially brine the chicken, bolstered with ...

a stack of yuca root - Luis Echeverri Urrea/Getty Images If you're a fan of starchy comfort foods, you've probably had plenty of potatoes in your life (fried, roasted, or Millionaire Mashed Potatoes ...