Remove the lobster meat from the shells and cut into half-inch cubes.

Oh, I see; it means the half-inch cubes.

Cut the onion and carrots into half-inch cubes.

Cut half of the eggplant into half-inch cubes; place in a mixing bowl.

Cut the peeled beets into half-inch cubes and toss with the oils and vinegar.

Remove the rind from the salt pork and cut the pork into half-inch cubes.

Cut the reserved portion of the tomato into half-inch cubes.

(If you decide to use chicken, shrimp or pork instead, cut half-inch cubes and cook them in the sauce for about five minutes.)

While the penne is cooking, cut the cheeses into half-inch cubes.

Wash the potatoes and cut them into half-inch cubes.