A sweet, tangy, spicy shrimp dish. You can prepare the sauces ahead of time and refrigerate.
Author: LIEBELUNE
Also called callaloo, this dish has many guises and often is made with meats. The dish dates back to the Arawak Indians, who prepared a stew that was kept going on the fire with the addition of new ingredients...
Author: Mary Fillmore
This recipe was featured on week 37 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and the British Virgin Islands is my 37th stop. Unless otherwise noted,...
Author: GiddyUpGo
Inspired from a vacation in Puerto Rico, this recipe is a blending of many mofongo recipes found online. I combined several recipes until I found the right one for me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I...
Author: Wenani97
Got this on trip to Jamaica, it's the best jerk chicken I've eaten.
Author: lisa
This refreshing drink is made with strawberries, rum and lemon-lime soda blended with ice for a great summer cool down.
Author: flossi
If you've ever been to the Bahamas you'll love this dish.... It takes you back there. It's EASY, filling, well balanced, and good for a larger family or small gathering.
Author: KRAZYKAT82
I threw this recipe together using a slow cooker and flavors my Cuban stepfather always cooked with. It's easy and full flavored. Pairs great with rice or plantains.
Author: Katie Wilson
Thanks to Mrs. Sequilla, a good friend's mom down in Little Havana, South Florida! She shared this recipe that was her grandmother's favorite. Everytime I make it someone asks for the recipe.
Author: weekendchef
This cool and refreshing smoothie will make you feel like you're strolling along the beaches in the Caribbean.
Author: Colleen
Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Author: Brookelynne26
This is a Cuban classic and makes a wonderful marinade for meats and poultry. Traditionally this is made with sour oranges. If those are not available, this version is great! The recipe comes from Beyond...
Author: PaulaG
Similar to Puerto Rican and Cuban, rice and beans. This is the version from the Dominican Republic where it is a staple dish for Christmas. We also make the same with red kidney beans. Try to boil your...
Author: KristinV
Get dried sorrel flowers from Asian, African, or Caribbean stores.
Author: Rabbi Ryan
This is a Jamaican cake. It attracted rave reviews at my church Valentine's tea party. It has been a mainstay at prayer breakfasts too.
Author: Margorita Whyte
A great Jamaican style dish. A spicy blend of herbs, vinegar, and a habanero pepper make this chicken dish unforgettable. Serve with rice, yum!
Author: RIKKLEA
This cut of meat is sold in most Mexican or Cuban groceries but can also be found or asked for at any butcher. It is a really thin cut (1/4 inch thick) of boneless rib eye, taken from the small end of...
Author: lilloli500
Coconut eggnog, a national tradition in Puerto Rico, this is the quintessential holiday drink.
Author: Emilie
An alcoholic drink served in Jamaica. Contains rum cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, strawberry syrup, banana, and milk and ends up having a smoothie consistency.
Author: HILARY2000
a taste of the tropics on a good flavorful flank steak. This can be grilled or broiled. It tastes great with a fruit salad. Steak need to marinate for 2 hours.
Author: Dawn399
The light, slightly crispy fish cakes can be a welcome change to any Caribbean meal. Use the accompaning curry aioli (lots of garlic flavor there!) with it or use your favorite tartar sauce. Note: if using...
Author: PalatablePastime
Coconut milk, lime, chili peppers and pineapple season the shrimp, served with a coconut, cilantro salsa. Posted for ZWT
Author: BakinBaby
Make and share this Caribbean Spice Rub recipe from Food.com.
Author: LARavenscroft
If you can't go to Jamaica, why not bring Jamaica to you with this lively chicken dish! Jamaican curry usually contains allspice, so look for a blend that has it, or make your own. Even with potatoes in...
Author: Bibi
This is a popular Cuban pork dish known as Lechon Asado. My version is a shortcut. The pork is simmered in a broth until tender, then shredded. It's traditionally served with black beans and rice.
Author: ZIBBLER
I like to buy a whole pork loin then cut them into chops so that I can get the thickness just right. You can also use the marinade with pork tenderloin, baby back ribs, and chicken.
Author: Ryan Nomura
Originally this came from a Cuban friend, but I've since doctored it quite a bit. This dish is hearty and a meal in itself. By adding more meat, beans, and rice, you can feed a large group of people. You...
Author: William C. Smith
I got this recipe from my sister, who searches for delicious and unusual dishes. This one lit up the family, and everyone loved it. As it got passed around to family and friends, slight changes occurred....
Author: JANIS-RAINEYDAYGIRL
A sweet and salty mix of Spanish flavors! Delicious!
Author: Leticia
An easy recipe for spicy jamaican peel and eat shrimp. These make a great appetizer/first course for a barbeque.
Author: FolkDiva
My jerk salmon recipe is so delicious and savory, it is guaranteed to take your palates on a Caribbean vacation! Serve with salad or white rice, but honestly this jerk salmon recipe is so delicious it...
Author: Cooking With Tammy
My genius husband came up with this quick and spicy concoction. It has become one of my favorite meals!
Author: Sarah S.
This is a family favorite from Cuba. You can substitute any meat you like, but the traditional way is rabbit. Serve with rice and a salad. Enjoy!
Author: YAELIE24
Ropa Vieja is a mainstay of the Cuban-American diet. It's traditionally made with skirt steak, a stringy cut of meat with the poetic name fajita (girdle) in Spanish. This recipe uses chicken breast and...
Author: crcowley
Make and share this Ginger, Lemon and Garlic Swordfish Steak. recipe from Food.com.
Author: Maiumlteacute G.
This is a Stephanie O'Dea Slow Cooker recipe and it is very easy way to make delicious Caribbean Red Beans and Rice. Creamy and flavorful. Wants me to go out and buy a parrot.
Author: mandabears
For anyone who has spent a vacation down south in the Caribbean likely has tried Conch Fritters. These are a soft and delicious seafood served simular to a veggie tray with a dipping sauce. The dipping...
Author: Michael Hulak
Peppers stuffed with rice and ground beef, seasoned Puerto Rican style. It's a combination of a few traditional stuffed pepper and Pastelon recipes. I used homemade sofrito, but you can substitute with...
Author: Michelle Colón Snyder
This spicy, sweet, tropical recipe is perfect for summer grilling. Serve with seasoned rice and margaritas.
Author: lisascooking
I emphasize this on all of my recipes, more of anything you prefer may be added to recipes I post. I dont cook from written recipes, just from memory. This is a simpler version of pollo guisado, modified...
Author: CarribeQueen
I am half Cuban, and I remember my grandmother making this dish for us every time she came to visit. I have scoured the internet for different recipes, finally settling on this one that I have made my...
Author: LucyLoo224
Have been searching for the right recipe for a long time and when we made these they were out of this world. I found it on Emerils.com and what a find it is! We did not make the Island Hot Sauce - be careful...
Author: Manami
Cuban-style hamburgers that'll wow them at your next get-together, or at a family dinner. Enjoy! You'll never want a burger any other way! Trust me, they're decadent!
Author: Emilio Prado
Again, haven't tried, just posting because book is due at library. From "A Taste of the Tropics"
Author: Gabo6868
This is inspired by the traditional Puerto Rican eggnog drink. My husband loves eggnog and bread pudding so I thought I would combine his favorites with a Puerto Rican flair.
Author: Childofchaos
Rum-spiked chicken in tasty sauce atop a bed of rice. Topped with banana slices. This is my favorite dish to prepare because you get to set the chicken on fire.
Author: IIJUAN12