Dana, there are some lovely Cuban recipes already posted on TKL... many with well-written stories relating to the origin of the recipes. You can find them by doing a search on TKL for: Cuba.

Here is one recipe I found on TKL for an appetizer:

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STEVEN RAICHLEN'S HEALTHY LATIN COOKING
200 Sizzling Recipes from Mexico, Cuba,theCINNAMON-SUGAR CRISPS (Bunuelos)

Bunuelos (boon-WAY-lows) are one of the triumphs of
Mexican pastry -- crisply fried pastry disks sprinkled with anise seeds,cinnamon, sugar, and honey.

Here's a low-fat version using flour tortillas that are
baked instead of deep-fried. Best of all, these low-fat bunuelos are ready in minutes.

4 fat-free flour tortillas (8" diameter)
1 tablespoon butter or lard, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons honey
Preheat the oven to 400F.

Place the tortillas on a large baking sheet. Lightly
brush the top side of each tortilla with the butter or lard.

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and
anise seeds. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the mixture over each tortilla.

Bake the tortillas for 5 minutes, or until crisp (watch
closely so that they don't burn). Transfer to a rack or plate and let cool slightly. Just before
serving, drizzle the honey over the tortillas.

Makes 4