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: ...

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, ...

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 ...

Yuca root is the unsung hero of the vegetable world. The root veggie is known by multiple names including cassava, manioc and yuca – not to be confused with yucca, the native perennial shrub with ...

If you're wondering what to cook in hot, humid summer weather, why not look to the Caribbean for some inspiration? Here, Timon Balloo, executive chef of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill in Miami, serves up a ...

Sweet potatoes are a popular substitute for potatoes, but if you're looking for another root vegetable to try, there's yuca. The root vegetable is grown in tropical climates like South America. It’s ...

- Prepare the yuca according to package directions. - In medium saucepan over low heat, add olive oil, garlic, vinegar, salt and oregano. Heat, stirring occasionally, until you just begin to smell ...

You might not be familiar with yuca, but if you've ever wondered where tapioca comes from, look no further than this delicious tuber! Yuca, also known as cassava root, is a vegetable similar in size ...