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Sweet Plantains

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence. This is a lovely dessert or sweet accompaniment to Arroz Con Pollo or another savory latin dish! I love to eat it with Lechon Asado and Black beans and rice; I think it...

Author: nsomniak6

Guineos En Escabeche (Green Banana Salad)

I found this recipe as a comment on a blog that was describing how to ripen green bananas. Sometimes they are just TOO green so I plan on trying this soon. The poster went by "Kat" But then I noticed she...

Author: Chef Tweaker

Hawaiian Glazed Veggies Stir Fry

The combo of vegetables and pineapple in this easy stir-fry makes for a colorful sweet-and-sour dish. Fresh pineapple is best in this recipe; canned just doesn't taste as good. Adapted from Delicious Living...

Author: Sharon123

Citrus Chilean Sea Bass W/ Pineapple Mango Salsa

Fresh, crisp, and filling! I love sea bass. 'Specially prepared this way. It's very hardy and does well grilled, sauteed, or baked/broiled. You can prepare the salsa a day or two in advance. Again, gotta...

Author: MixnVixn

Holiday Spiced Peaches

Spiced peaches were a holiday meal staple when I was a child. They were available, canned, in the grocery stores during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. I've not been able to find them for years,...

Author: GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Fish Eye Salad (tapioca Fruit Salad)

This recipe is from my Mother in Law. My brother in law told my kids not to eat grandma's salad because it was made with fish eyes!! It took them a while to convince them that there were no fish eyes in...

Author: Pamela

Star Fruit Jam

Make and share this Star Fruit Jam recipe from Food.com.

Author: Missy Wombat

Guava Paste Guayabate

Make and share this Guava Paste-Guayabate recipe from Food.com.

Author: Diana Adcock

Banana Butter

Make and share this Banana Butter recipe from Food.com.

Author: Martina

Suafa'i Samoan Bananas and Coconut Cream

Make and share this Suafa'i - Samoan Bananas and Coconut Cream recipe from Food.com.

Author: Coasty

Dragonfruit Jam

Make and share this Dragonfruit Jam recipe from Food.com.

Author: P.Q. Butterfat

Oven Baked Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple Salsa

There is very little fat in this shrimp recipe and it goes great with the pineapple salsa. As always, I sub cilantro for parsley.

Author: Lvs2Cook

Dressed Bananas

When I was a kid I never went to a card party or gathering of any kind without seeing dressed bananas on the table. My Dad alone would go through at least a banana and a half!! People would ask my mother...

Author: CookingBlues

Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

Make and share this Brazilian Grilled Pineapple recipe from Food.com.

Author: Lavender Lynn

Grilled Nectarines

Make and share this Grilled Nectarines recipe from Food.com.

Author: NELady

Pineapple Jello Rings

REALLY quick and easy to make! These are really easy to take to potlucks or family get-togethers...just take the can along with a fork, knife, and serving plate. Kids love 'em!

Author: KaDo2609

Chocolate Banana Fruit Roll Up/Fruit Leather (Dehydrator)

Make and share this Chocolate Banana Fruit Roll Up/Fruit Leather (Dehydrator) recipe from Food.com.

Author: user1234

Crisp Coleslaw Confetti Salad

From Kraft magazine...what a creative way to blend coleslaw mix with fruit and a zippy Italian dressing. I was completely surprised by this dish.

Author: HokiesMom

Rizzo Salad (creamy fruit salad w/orzo)

This salad is cool and refreshing; very easy to make. Similar to an ambrosia salad but the orzo gives it a different twist. Serve this at your next shower, picnic, potluck, summer BBQ, Easter dinner, etc....

Author: TheDancingCook

Baked Banana With Maple Syrup

I found this recipe on a website for making baby food. It says it's for ages 6 months and up. My toddler loves when I make this.

Author: Legna

Maduros (Sauteed Plantains)

I fell in love with plantains while visiting St. John, USVI. Now my grandkids love them, too! Be sure to choose plantains with very black skins, for best flavor.

Author: Kizzikate

Flounder With Bananas, Almonds and Rum

A requested favorite served at the Black Dog restaurant on Martha's Vineyard. This is a fun, tropical combination of ingredients and flavors. It's pretty healthy, too. Enjoy!

Author: LifeIsGood

Key West Tropical Salad

I found this delicious salad recipe in one of my cookbooks, similar to the one served in a famous restaurant, and am posting it here in request of some ladies. Enjoy.

Author: pink cook

Banana Frita (Fried Bananas) Brazilian

Fried bananas is often a side dish on Christmas Day. Brazilians prepare a turkey basted with a rich dark coffee with cream and sugar. The traditional stuffing contains farofa (ground manioc), pork sausage,...

Author: kitty.rock

Black Eyed Peas and Tomatoes With Sauteed Plantains(Or Bananas)

Inspired by the dish Red-Red from Ghana, this simple stew of tomatoes and black-eyed peas is traditionally served with fried plantains with variations all over Africa. Sauteéd bananas are a great substitute...

Author: Sharon123

Banana Split in a Jar

From yahoo group. Recipe description: NOTE: Serve over ice cream with whipped cream and chocolate syrup! This also makes a great spread on toast or topping for pancakes or waffles, pound cake or cheesecake,...

Author: dicentra

Banana Raita

From: "The Vegetarian Epicure" by Anna Thomas, first edition 1972. This book was a real find! You may want to add a touch of orange, lemon or lime juice to the mashed banana.

Author: Engrossed

Slaw & Bananas

Found this recipe written in my mother's old steno pad. She copied this down in the late 50's while visiting family on the farm in Kansas. I can't remember her making it, but I wish she had because it...

Author: Kats Mom

Cream of Banana Soup

This soup has a unique taste of the Caribbean, Be sure to wear gloves when handling those Scotch-Bonnet's.

Author: Johnney

Banana Nut Bread Butter

Make and share this Banana Nut Bread Butter recipe from Food.com.

Author: Kathy in Fla

Roasted Plantains

Choose ripe plaintains for this dish. If you have green ones, allow them to ripen until they look like overripe bananas with black marks.

Author: PalatablePastime

Avocado & Jalapeno Salad

Easy salad or appetizer that can be doubled or tripled for a crowd. This salad is really pretty when using the red jalapeños. Can also be made with diced red pepper for those afraid of the heat. Ensalada...

Author: NcMysteryShopper

Stuffed Bananas

Make and share this Stuffed Bananas recipe from Food.com.

Author: That is Dr House to

Banana Corn Fritters

Serve as a side, snack or appetizer. Savory, smoky and slightly sweet - plus only 30 minutes start to finish! From my local newspaper which always publishes the greatest recipes! *Chipotle peppers are...

Author: GeeWhiz

Tropical Fruit Bread

This is a festive bread for the holidays. Try packaging it up in some nice cello paper and tie a ribbon around it.

Author: Shirl J 831

Banana Blossom Guinatan

I haven't tried this yet but am looking forward to using it when my banana trees ripen. Originally from a Charmaine Solomon book.

Author: Missy Wombat

Belizean Fu Fu (Mashed Plantain)

I bought a recipe book by a local women's group on my recent trip to Belize (Silly Bug & Bittle Recipes) and this one sounds like something I would like. I love plantains and I love mashed sweet potatoes,...

Author: karen

Rose Elliot's Banana Curry With Cashew Rice (Veggie)

Make and share this Rose Elliot's Banana Curry With Cashew Rice (Veggie) recipe from Food.com.

Author: vicscottuk

Star Fruit Salad

I found this yummy fruit salad recipe on another site. Be sure to allow about 12 hours for chill time. I'm posting it for Zaar World Tour 5 for the Carribbean.

Author: Realtor by day

Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad

Make and share this Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Author: Nif_H

Scalloped Cheese Breadfruit

This is taken from a cookbook from Barbados. My old friend FBC has turned his nose up at this cookbook, even though he has never seen a copy, probably because it has not been approved by the food gurus...

Author: Dan-Amer 1

BBQ Melt In Your Mouth Plantains

Make and share this BBQ Melt-In-Your-Mouth Plantains recipe from Food.com.

Author: UmmBinat

Oaty Banana Muffins

These muffins are made with oil instead of butter, but still taste great. My children love them, and it's great as they think they are getting a treat and I know they are eating some goodness! They freeze...

Author: Noo8820

Sautéed Plantains With Sweet Spices

Make and share this Sautéed Plantains With Sweet Spices recipe from Food.com.

Author: dicentra

Green Banana Fries

Green bananas have very little banana flavor but are packed with nutrients. These fries are very similar in taste to french fries. This dish is common in Kenya where bananas and roots are more common than...

Author: MamaJ

Baked Plantain Fries

Make and share this Baked Plantain Fries recipe from Food.com.

Author: KerfuffleUponWincle

Yummy Fruit 'n' Pasta Salad

This is my take on the recipe that is usually printed on the box of Acini de Pepi. It has become one of our favorites. I even will eat the left-overs for breakfast. You can substitute the mandarin orange...

Author: Malriah

Apple Mango Salsa

A side dish from the Bahama Breeze website. They serve this with West Indies Patties and Jerk Painted Fresh Fish

Author: Scarlett516

Almost Fried Plantains Virtually Fat Free

This is more a technique than a recipe per se. However, if you love the taste of fried sweet plantains but don't want all the fat, this is the way to go. For those less familiar with plantains, they would...

Author: justcallmetoni

Avocado Banana Chilled Soup

Make and share this Avocado Banana Chilled Soup recipe from Food.com.

Author: Parsley