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Recipes

Shrimp Bites Wrapped in Greens

Posted by Manami  

Isabel Cruz's Spicy "Shoestring" Party Menu for a Sultry Late-Summer Night - CBS Morning Show, 09/01/2007. The San Diego-based chef likes to marry the tastes of Latin American cooking she grew up with to the Pacific Rim tastes she's come... MORE»

Recipe #380614

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Quick 'n Easy Beef Gyros

Posted by Chef #1298498  

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Recipe #378417

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Magnificent Mango Mousse

(1 reviews) Posted by G.A.B.  

This ultra-light, fluffy and refreshing recipe for Mango Mousse is sure to enliven your palette, while invigorating your senses. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day. MORE»

Recipe #371180

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Grilled Tuna With Chipotle Ponzu and Avocado Salsa

Posted by Manami  

My daughter made this last night and had a taste and was pleasantly surprised! This is a great example of how bold Asian and Latin flavors can work well together. The orange and lime juice are in place of the rice vinegar = the acidic ingredient... MORE»

Recipe #315789

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Green Tea Mojito

(1 reviews) Posted by Kitchen Witch Steph  

We've all heard of the health benefits of green tea these day, haven't we? Yes we have...thus I will dare to rationalize my little cocktail as being healthy in my mind! LOL. The flavor of the green tea is apt to get lost with the strong flavors of... MORE»

Recipe #313946

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Special Leche Flan

(2 reviews) Posted by www.thecookmobile.com  

Leche flan, though only has a few ingredients, requires quite a few tricks to be good leche flan. Straining the egg mixture with cheesecloth is an important step. This process removes the foams that may create bubbles when flan is cooked. Soft... MORE»

Recipe #275014

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Banana Egg Rolls With Custard Sauce

(2 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

Oh my goodness, this gets me hankerin' for some sweet dessert! You can add chocolate(I personally like dark chocolate) or/and crystallized ginger, both sound amazing! I have not made this yet, putting it here for safekeeping. Adapted from Friedas. MORE»

Recipe #267633

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West Indian Curry Chicken

Posted by Jess N  

I took a great cooking class at a Whole Foods store. This is one of the great recipes I got that night. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #250658

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Jamaican Pineapple Punch

Posted by **Mandy**  

This is a very economical recipe as it is mainly made from fruit peel which is usually thrown away. I thought it interesting as I hate wasting anything. Found in an old English Beverages Book, this can be served hot or cold. MORE»

Recipe #239109

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Easy Chai Creme Caramel (Aka Chai Flan De Leche)

Posted by BlueDiva  

This is a fast and easy dessert to finish off a spicy meal or add an exotic twist on a classic dessert. It's made from a mix, but no one will ever know! I use Dr. Oetker brand dessert mix, but any brand will do, so long as the box yields 3-4... MORE»

Recipe #230766

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Mango Brulee

Posted by Manami  

Eating Well newsletter, April 2007. A nice finish to a summer meal or a delicious breakfast! You can use pineapples, grapefruit, papaya, or even melon slices. MORE»

Recipe #224432

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Picadillo De Carne (Filipino Beef Soup)

(1 reviews) Posted by littleturtle  

Ground beef soup with tomatoes and potatoes. Doubles easily for a crowd. Serve with rice or bread. MORE»

Recipe #217447

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Dessert Mango Smoothie

(3 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

Easy and so good, you can have it for dessert! Originally supposed to have come from Martha Stewart, but posted on the internet to go with Vietnam cuisine! This also fits in the Caribbean and Southern catagories! MORE»

Recipe #193559

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Caribbean Pork Chops With Banana and Coconut Milk

(5 reviews) Posted by Oolala  

From Favorite Brand Name Recipes Cookbook. Just reading this is making me hungry! Nice to serve on top of a bed of rice or shredded lettuce. MORE»

Recipe #177413

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Caribbean Tempura

(2 reviews) Posted by Cookworm  

I was inspired to create a flavor fusion of Japanese tempura with delectable Caribbean ingredients. My picky nine-year-old ate onions and red peppers without even knowing it and loved this! MORE»

Recipe #161377

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Caribbean Meatballs

(3 reviews) Posted by Happy Harry #2  

This is a recipe I have had for years but never got around to making. I'm putting it here for safe keeping. UPDATE: May '06-Finally made these using ground chicken. The sauce truly is fabulous! MORE»

Recipe #157261

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Light Coconut Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by Ally928  

I had coconut rice at The Rum Jungle in Las Vegas a few years ago and I've been trying to duplicate it ever since. I still haven't gotten it quite like theirs, but I've made it enough times to figure out what works best. Most recipes use coconut... MORE»

Recipe #152997

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Shrimp Escabeche With Ginger-Grilled Pineapple

(3 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

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 and juices makes it easy for Allen... MORE»

Recipe #144497

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Lemon Grilled Fish in Banana Leaves

(1 reviews) Posted by echo echo  

Adapted from the Queer Eye TV show; stored here for me to try later. You can substitute scallions for the onion if you prefer. MORE»

Recipe #120830

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Deep Fried Aloo Parathas (caribbean Potato Pie)

Posted by littleturtle  

Based on a recipe from Trinidad. Best served with tamarind chutney. MORE»

Recipe #117741

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