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Adobo

Posted by Charlotte J  

Adobo is a very popular marinade for pork and other meats in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and Central America. The ingredients vary widely, but most have a base of oil, garlic and some type of acidic ingredient. MORE»

Recipe #373454

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Cuban-Style Pork Shoulder

(1 reviews) Posted by Charlotte J  

From the Los Angeles Times Note: Serve the pork with black beans and rice. This recipe requires a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. MORE»

Recipe #373439

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Egg and Coriander Soup (Changua)

(1 reviews) Posted by Charlotte J  

This Colombian soup is often eaten for breakfast but try it at any time of day. MORE»

Recipe #373426

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Groundnut Soup

Posted by Charlotte J  

From Twisted Tanya Restaurant in Copan Ruinas, Honduras Peanuts are offered referred to as groundnuts in the English-speaking islands MORE»

Recipe #373418

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Prohibition Mary Pickford Cocktail

(4 reviews) Posted by Jess4Freedom  

Along with her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, the golden-haired Mary Pickford was at the pinnacle of the first generation of movie royalty. This 1920s Cuban concoction does her honor. http://www.prohibitionrepeal.com/history/cocktails.asp MORE»

Recipe #340204

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Stuffing for the Adventurous (Cuban-Style)

(1 reviews) Posted by twissis  

Found in the most recent email I received from Grandparents.com, this unique recipe is by Miami-based celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez who (at 43 yrs of age) has been hailed as the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine . He is also a cookbook... MORE»

Recipe #338936

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Gundy Cruzan Style (Herring Balls)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Original recipe from Denmark but modified during Danish rule over the Virgin Islands by the slaves who worked the Islands. Typically a Holy Week dish which used salted fish rather than fresh fish since fishermen could not go out to sea during this... MORE»

Recipe #288389

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Kalaloo Virgin Islands Style

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Recipe from a friend's mother and served while working in the US Virgin Islands. MORE»

Recipe #288387

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Fish and Fungi Virgin Islands Style

(1 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

Fish and Fungi (foon-ji) is considered to be the unofficial dish of the US Virgin Islands. This recipe dates back to the days of slavery. Danish Law (owners of the Virgin Islands) allowed each slave six quarts of Indian meal (cornmeal) and six... MORE»

Recipe #287080

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Sandwich Cubano

(1 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

Recipe from a Little Havana loncheria owned by a college roommate. The traditional way is to use Cuban Bread but that is not easily available so you can use French or Italian bread. MORE»

Recipe #286122

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Easy Pastelillos

Posted by Erica 07  

Simple Puerto Rican dish. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #285623

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Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A lightly spiced butter, laced with dark rum - this traditional old recipe originates from the county of Cumberland in the Lake District of Northern England. In Cumberland, rum butter served with oatcakes or buttermilk scones were given to friends... MORE»

Recipe #275331

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Ponche Alexander (Alexander Eggnog)

Posted by Kitty Kat Cook  

Yummy eggnog!! Perfect for a cool winter night. This recipe is a traditional recipe from The Dominican Republic. Enjoy!! MORE»

Recipe #253302

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Turron De Alicante / Almond Nougat

Posted by Kitty Kat Cook  

Turron is a product I grew up eating during Christmas time. It's a hard candy confection made out of caramel and almonds. There are other kinds out there, soft, chewy, etc. I used to be able to buy it at the store, but sometimes it's hard to find.... MORE»

Recipe #253292

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Natilla - Cuban Custard

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef Chessie  

Another of my grandmother's recipes. We would eat this plain, as creme brulée, with fresh fruit, or used it as a filler for cake. I have translated this from a Spanish recipe, so bear with me if the wording is strange. I am guesstimating... MORE»

Recipe #245099

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Chacha's Arroz Con Leche: Cuban Rice Pudding

(3 reviews) Posted by Chef Chessie  

Growing up, my aunt ChaCha cooked 6 nights a week for 6-8 people. She used traditional Cuban recipes, made EVERYTHING from scratch and bought everything fresh. This is my all time favorite dish. MORE»

Recipe #244263

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Trinidad Rum Punch

Posted by jenny butt  

in Trini speak......."dis ent called punch for nuting ".........although seemingly mild, this can certainly pack a punch.......beware!!!........formular is 1 of sour 2 of sweet 3 of strong 4 of weak............ENJOY MORE»

Recipe #228966

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Traditional Bvi Dumb Bread

Posted by WizzyTheStick  

This quick bread is from the British Virgin Islands. The dough is put into a pot, which is set upon a stand made from an old, car-wheel rim welded into three steel legs. If you want to try this recipe at home, place a pot on an outdoor barbecue... MORE»

Recipe #226678

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Guavaberry Wine ( Virgin Islands/St. Martin)

(1 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A traditional Christmas liqueur that is popular in the Virgin Islands and St. Martin. The Virgin Islands own Cruzan Rum is used but you can substitute your favourite Caribbean Rum. This recipe is by Carol M. Bareuther who says that the secret of a... MORE»

Recipe #202105

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Ponche De Crème

Posted by WizzyTheStick  

This uses raw eggs but my brother (who uses an overproof rum in his ) swears that the alcohol has a sterilizing effect and kills off any harmful bacteria Hmm...the jury is still out on that but what is certain is that Christmas in Trinidad... MORE»

Recipe #199923

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