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The standout offering at this Cuban-inspired spot are the burritos and tacos stuffed with ropa vieja, that tomato-y stew of shredded beef so popular in Puerto Rico and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Prepare the stew.Remove goat from refrigerator.

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Toss goat with 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl.Let stand at room temperature 25 minutes..Meanwhile, grind Guinea pepper pods in a mortar and pestle; remove grains and discard any pods.

Sustainable buildings: how low carbon design saves more, and costs less

Toast Guinea pepper and grains of paradise in a small skillet over medium, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.With a mortar and pestle, grind Guinea pepper mixture to a coarse powder.

Sustainable buildings: how low carbon design saves more, and costs less

Add 1 cup of the onion and 1 teaspoon of the fresh ginger; grind and smash into smooth juicy paste.

Set spice paste aside..Got an overripe banana?

Convert it to this delicious, sticky maple-bourbon treat.The best part might be the sauce it creates for itself at the bottom.. Get the Recipe.(Keep screen awake).

1 large tomato (about 12 ounces).2 tablespoons finely chopped mild onion, such as Vidalia.