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
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
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...
Author: Judy
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!
Author: Leticia
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
This authentic Jamaican recipe is really easy to make. It uses ripe plantains (which are a relative of the banana) as the filling. I like to chill them in the refrigerator until they are cold and serve...
Author: Kelsey
The name "diri djon djon," is the Haitian Creole term for black mushroom rice. This flavorful dish was taught and brought to me by my Haitian husband. It's so good. We make it at the least, every 2 weeks!...
Author: Calixtes Bon Vivre
We ate it with fries. When eaten with cou-cou it is the national dish of Barbados. A truly delicious fish which is also prepared steamed.
Author: Sageca
This is a Trinidadian style chicken with bok choy. It is tasty and easy to make.
Author: KIMMY_75
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
An easy recipe for spicy jamaican peel and eat shrimp. These make a great appetizer/first course for a barbeque.
Author: FolkDiva
Authentic and easy. Rub it on pork, chicken, or beef and serve with rice and warm flour tortillas for a great meal.
Author: 2Bleu
Coconut milk, lime, chili peppers and pineapple season the shrimp, served with a coconut, cilantro salsa. Posted for ZWT
Author: BakinBaby
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
Adjust red pepper as desired! Romantic little recipe for two that wont leave you too full to flirt! Yummy garlic and wine sauce coat the shrimp and pasta. A salad and some crusty fresh bread would be very...
Author: Mamas Kitchen Hope
Tembleque is a traditional dish served in Puerto Rico around the holiday season. It is jiggly and similar in texture to a panna cotta.
Author: MKCortes (Latin Goddess)
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 is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert. There are different variations for the brazo de gitano filling. You can substitute strawberry or guava jam for the cream filling. If not serving immediately,...
Author: Venus Zayas
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
The name of this Puerto Rican dessert comes from the word temblar, which means to shake. It's usually described as a coconut pudding, but it shakes like a jelly.
Author: naskasrod
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
Make and share this Salt Cod Fish Balls recipe from Food.com.
Author: Julie Bs Hive
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
Mango and Pineapple Chutney - An easy condiment that is great with chicken, fish, shrimp ,sandwiches and as a dip.
Author: fognozzle2030
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
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
Sweet and spicy pork and sweet potatoes. Low in fat. High in taste and fiber.
Author: MONIQUEWS
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...
Author: strangelittlebeast
A traditional Jamaican red snapper recipe with a nice mix of tang and spice. Serve with traditional hard bread, corn bread, or white rice.
Author: mrsjonze
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
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
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
Make and share this Jamaican Jerk Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Author: Brookelynne26
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...
Author: Jules Fernan
This recipe from St. Croix Island was submitted to "Taste of Home" magazine by Teresa Methe who won 2nd place for it. This is excellent with fettucine, equaly good over rice and is even better the next...
Author: Carrie Ann
Make and share this Bahama Breeze Fire-Roasted Jerk Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Author: lstark
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
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
This savory chicken dish is a passed down recipe from my Hawaiian godmother. The perfect dish to serve for an intimate gathering.
Author: Tia
Make and share this Caribbean Seasoning recipe from Food.com.
Author: kellychris
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
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
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
Make and share this Jamaican Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.
Author: Cullinaryjudge
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