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
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
Make and share this Bahama Breeze Fire-Roasted Jerk Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Author: lstark
Make and share this Caribbean Spice Rub recipe from Food.com.
Author: LARavenscroft
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
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!
Author: Country Cookin Mama
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...
Author: Debbie R.
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...
Author: Sharon123
A sweet and salty mix of Spanish flavors! Delicious!
Author: Leticia
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
Make and share this Jamaican Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.
Author: Cullinaryjudge
This recipe has fantastic flavor, hands down my favorite shrimp and rice recipe. It is adapted from a recipe I once found on FoodNetwork.com.
Author: J.SaltyDog
Common in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, sofrito is a blend of herbs and vegetables used in Afro-Latin/Caribbean cooking to season rice, bean, and meat dishes. It has no salt, and appeals...
Author: La AfroCubana
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.
Author: threeovens
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...
Author: Bellinda
Plantains are a member of the banana family and look like large bananas. They are hard and starchy when green, and are used much like a potato. They turn yellow, and then black, as they ripen. This is...
Author: Sharon123
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...
Author: Diamonds_Nine
Traditionally escabeche is made by pickling fried fish. Susser's quick version features sautéed shrimp in a cilantro marinade with tangy grilled pineapple. Liberal use of local citrus and tropical fruits...
Author: NcMysteryShopper
Carribbean curry powder is pungent and aromatic. Making your own gives you control to adjust amounts to your own liking. From All Around The World Cookbook by Sheila Lukins
Author: Charlotte J
My dad's favorite, this is in his loving memory. This recipe is a delicious Puerto Rican style turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Author: Zulma Lozano
Coquito is a Puerto Rican eggnog. I make mine with raw eggs, and, as for the rest of the ingredients, most come out of the pantry. I usually mix up a double batch of this to sip all through the holidays....
Author: CDAPPLEZ80
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.
Author: lazyme
I couldn't find a recipe I liked, so here is my family's version of 'curried' chicken. It brings back memories of a childhood spent enjoying food there, where there were very few dishes I wouldn't eat,...
Author: camsmum
This recipe is popular in the Sumana Peninsula of the Dominican Republic. Serve with rice to soak up the sauce. Posted for ZWT 5.
Author: Kim127
Make and share this Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.
Author: Loves2Teach
An apple pie with a Jamaican twist, not your ordinary apple pie. My original recipe.
Author: kaleighna
I fell in love with these Cuban Pastries while on vacation in Miami. I was so excited when I figured out how to duplicate them when I got home. For optimum quality, enjoy these pastries shortly after cooling,...
Author: Carrie
There is an outdoor country-style restaurant in Havana, Cuba that serves only white rice, French fries and a delightful chicken with all the sauce you want. Someone gave me this recipe, and it's similar...
Author: Maria
Malanga is a tropical root vegetable that is used like a potato and is especially delish in this salad. Unfortunately, it turns a drab shade of brown when boiled. The recipe is from The Purple Kiwi Cookbook...
Author: fluffernutter
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...
Author: KristinV
Not your average quesadillas, these are filled with a mixture of Swiss cheese, bacon and pineapple for a fun and unforgettable meal that kids will love.
Author: Larry Elder
A well seasoned pork roast worthy of feeding your family, or your very best company. Drippings from this roast makes the most fabulous and rich gravy you have ever tasted. Serve with mashed potatoes and...
Author: Donald Struble
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...
Author: duonyte
An interesting blend of spices give this fish dish a caribbean feel. Serve with rice and/or steamed veggies.
Author: English_Rose
This a traditional Puerto Rican eggnog. I am Crucian-Puerto Rican (from St. Croix, VI) and we enjoy this made with our own Cruzan Rum. So, kick up your feet and enjoy!
Author: GISELLE73
When yer galleon be perched in dry dock to be having her barnacles scraped that do be the time to enjoy yer neighbors fresh chickens (be sure ye be leavin' no trail of feathers to yer shack!). Don't rush...
Author: Annacia
A traditional Jamaican chicken and rice recipe, tweaked to be made in the Instant Pot®. Delicious comfort food!
Author: Cybergy
From "Caribbean Carnival", Good Food Magazine, February 1987. Prep time does not include 1-1/2 hours to marinate.
Author: JackieOhNo
Hailing from the Island of Jamaica, this peel and eat shrimp is usually sold on the roadside. It packs a spicy kick thanks to scotch bonnet pepper.
Author: Jehancancook
From Steven Raichlen. Suggested fish include striped bass, sea bass, mahi mahi and bluefish, but others would certainly work. This method can also be used for whole fish. Prep time includes marinating...
Author: Chocolatl
This is my sorbet version of a favorite drink - Pina Colada! It's creamy, cool, pineapple-coconutty and a wonderful summer dessert. Enjoy!
Author: CALLALILLIE
Adapted from a reader recipe submitted to a Women's magazine . To make this recipe gluten-free suitable- use a gf flour for dusting the fish (my preference is sorghum flour). The suggested fish was Sea...
Author: Jubes
Make and share this Salsa Verde Caribbean Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Author: Pinay0618
This is great shredded beef served on tortillas or over rice. Add sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro on the side.
Author: Kate Phillips Masterson
Serve these flavorful beans over rice, as a sauce for pasta or with a good loaf of bread.
Author: Dick
Found this on S.B.S. and can't wait to try it. This recipe is usually served with Jamaican jerk chicken.
Author: Tisme