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Recipes

Kev's Bahamian Baked Macaroni

Posted by SuacyMama  

A rich delicious recipe with lots of flavor and a little spicy Kick. A baked Macaroni like none you've had before. My husband is famous for this macaroni. Its a bit of work but worth it. MORE»

Recipe #306977

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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

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

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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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 Rainforest  

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 Rainforest  

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 Rainforest  

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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Sorrel Drink (Trinidad)

Posted by Rainforest  

Not to be confused with the vegetable of the same name from temperate countries, sorrel is a favourite West Indian drink for Christmas and New Year. Actually it’s more of a spiced, iced tea, as the juice is drawn from the red sepals of the Roselle... MORE»

Recipe #197234

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Coquito (Puerto Rican Holiday Drink for Christmas and New Year's

(2 reviews) Posted by ChaseNNJ  

This is a family tradition for Christmas and New Year's. Very creamy concoction made with coconut, rum and cinnamon! A delicious drink! Similiar to egg nog, but much better! MORE»

Recipe #193594

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Island Pina Colada

(11 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

Ever wonder why the Piña Coladas you make at home taste nothing like the ones served at your favorite tropical destination? Most recipes simplify the colada into a mixture of rum, pineapples & ice with a splash of coconut milk. A... MORE»

Recipe #166948

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Cuban Pork Roast

Posted by evelyn/athens  

Sensationally good with chunky mashed potatoes. Needs to marinate for 1 day for best flavour. MORE»

Recipe #80677

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Cuban Beef Stew or Ropa Vieja

(1 reviews) Posted by DiB's  

This classic Cuban stew is best served with plain white rice, black beans and fried plantains. Beer or a full-bodied red wine are excellent beverage choices. MORE»

Recipe #66687

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Majarete - corn pudding dessert

(2 reviews) Posted by Aunt Clara  

This was a very old recipe request that just came back to light again. It looks great. The recipe comes from the Dominican Republic and was originally published at http://www.dominicancooking.com . Cook time & chill time are combined. MORE»

Recipe #65385

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