Tastes like an island -- but in a dessert. Has a better texture than most flans. Best flan all my friends, even ones who HATE flan texture, have ever tasted!
Another great recipe given to me by my friend John from his caribbean cookbook. This is a simple chicken to make and is very moist and tender. Enjoy ;)
My Grandma comes from Puerto Rico and she got this recipe from her mom, who made it because they were poor and it streched out the food to feed her 8 kids and all of the neighbors too!
This tangy, sweet pie is sure to tickle the tastebuds of anyone who loves the crisp, tart flavor of fresh lime and berries. Made in a sweet vanilla crust, it's the perfect end to a light, fresh meal. It's...
From Bittman's, "The Best Recipes of the World". He suggests serving this with coconut rice. He also suggested coconut rice with beans, but I think that would be a complete meal in itself. You can garnish...
Yes,bacon grease.No,they aren't healthy(bacon grease)But they are the best damn fried plantains I've ever eaten(bacon grease!). The Bf made these one day and I was dubious-1 because he's not the best cook...
Easy to make in your oven or you may opt to cook it on the grill if you wish. Has a nice spicy flavor. If you like blackened snapper, you will love this! If you like the fish, but want it less spicy, just...
It's a delicious variation of Caribbean cuisine (less tradition blend of common Cuban flavors etc). A nice blend of spices but just enough as not to be overbearing! Instead of shrimp you can use crab if...
Taken from chilicheesefries.net; posted for ZWT 5. "This recipe is fantastic for any time you want to cook out with Caribbean inspired flavors such as rum, allspice, citrus, cinnamon, Scotch bonnet peppers...
This recipe hails from Grenada-and would be a grand finishing touch to your favorite Caribbean or spicy meal. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with fresh fruits of the season.
Another recipe taught to me by my beloved mother-in-law in Puerto Rico. The only changes I have made is the reduction of additional table salt; the sazon seasoning has plenty. A savory, melt-in-your mouth...
From Eating Well magazine. Crispy fish doesn't have to be deep-fried to be tasty. This is a healthier version with a yummy pineapple slaw. Note: don't used crushed pineapple, it is too small for the slaw....
This delicious street food burger is very popular with my Ukrainian family. One of my baby cousins said it's a superman katletka. Ukrainian katleti are very similar but I must admit a little boring compared...
a secret ingredient in most caribbean kitches, this is good for anything from brushing on chicken or adding to stews and soups. It calls for one week to mature but i am sure 4 or 5 days will be enough...
"Coquito" literally means "little coconut" in Spanish, but it is also the name of a delicious Puerto Rican-style eggnog that uses rum and coconut milk. These no-bake Coquito balls are my version of rum...
Tilapia (teh-LAH-pee-uh), sometimes referred to as St. Peter's fish or Hawaiian sunfish, is a farm-raised white fish with a delicate texture and sweet flavor.
My version of this popular Puerto Rican eggnog is the most requested recipe among my friends, and it's legendary. It does take some working in putting it together but worth the wait. Also, diet, calories,...
From the blog "Aunt Clara's Kitchen". Posted to save, as it looks wonderful. This is typical of the Semana Peninsula. The recipe calls for small whole fish, one per serving, although I imagine it would...
Easy Black Beans and Rice is a delicious and simple recipe. Featuring bell peppers, onion, garlic, spices, and a splash of Tabasco, this dish is full of flavor and comes together in only 30 minutes!
'Piononos' are a Puerto Rican dish that have sweet ripe plantains wrapped around a ground meat filling, then breaded and fried. This fills my craving for them even though it is layered and baked. I served...
Salmon fillets are marinated for 30 minutes, grilled, then served with a fresh salsa made with kiwi, cilantro, and fresh lime. Steamed asparagus make a delicious and healthy side dish.
Fresh and large scallops stew in a marinade of tangy Cuban 'mojito.' Two large scallops meet chunks of yellow squash, zucchini, and portabello mushrooms on a stick to form a kabob. It's sure to take you...
This is my version of curried potatoes, green beans, and shrimp. It's yummy! This recipe is versatile in that if you want to make it vegetarian just leave out the shrimp! Use a Trinidadian brand of curry...
Rum, shrimps, pineapple...Just a few of the great flavors in this dish that remind you of a relaxing Summer vacation in the Islands :) I often adjust one of my recipes ( Recipe #367464 ) that I posted...
This combination of spices is popular in Jamaica and adds that this vegetarian and vegan tempeh recipe could be served either as an hors d'oeuvres or as a main dish. I imagine that this could easily be...
Sazon is a common seasoning used in Caribbean cooking and also in Spain. Try this homemade version! Two reviewers have told me this is actually a sofrito, that sazon is a dry mix. I'm so sorry if I have...
This recipe is a result of my intro to conch while spending several years sailing off the coast of Florida and in the Caribbean. Hope you enjoy. Serve immediately over white rice or fine noodles along...