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 ...

QUIVICÁN, Cuba — When Julio César Núñez was a child, he helped his grandmother make casabe from scratch, using artisanal tools — and an ancient cooking method — to turn grated yuca root into a thin, ...

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 ...