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Sorrel Drink (Trinidad)

Posted by WizzyTheStick  

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

(12 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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Mango Margarita

(1 reviews) Posted by Normaone  

This is a tropical twist to an old favorite of ours. Don't forget the umbrellas! MORE»

Recipe #62134

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Splendid Chicken and Corn

Posted by Bec  

I tried a recipe very similar to this and loved it, but when I made it I had to omit some things. Since it turned out great, I decided to post it! You can use other peppers/spices to change the flavor too! Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #52737

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Classic Black Beans and Rice

(73 reviews) Posted by Dawn  

This is a typical dish served in Cuba or Puerto Rico, each country has their own method of preparation. You can flavor this dish with meat, but I left it out as I serve it as a side dish with my meats. It is an easy and healthy short cut and takes... MORE»

Recipe #46221

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Delicious Rum Cake

(13 reviews) Posted by Dawn  

While in the Keys, we sampled some rum cake. Delicious! Luckily, I found a cookbook with some famous Key West Recipes in it and here was the Rum Cake recipe. MORE»

Recipe #43881

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Cuban Boliche Roast

(2 reviews) Posted by Dawn  

I had a live in housekeeper who prepared this roast. We called it Chela's Roast, but later learned it was Boliche roast. This recipe is a combination of a half English, half Spanish recipe I wrote down as she cooked the roast and a Cuban Boliche... MORE»

Recipe #43866

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Sweet and Hot Pork Stew

(2 reviews) Posted by TiaGem  

A friend from work, who moved here to Florida from Cuba, brought this in and let me sample it one night. I never had anything like it! I know you will enjoy it too! MORE»

Recipe #43140

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken for Two

(6 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

Don't close your eyes while listening to the steel drum, or someone might steal your chicken. MORE»

Recipe #37704

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Stew Peas and Rice

Posted by Superwomenblack  

This a finger licking recipe from the wonderful island of Jamaica. Learnt it from my mom and grandma and the taste is exceptional and will leave you wanting more. The scotch bonnet pepper adds a wonderful taste to this recipe so it may not be as... MORE»

Recipe #35949

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Rice and Peas

(5 reviews) Posted by Superwomenblack  

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Recipe #35923

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Sweet Potato Pudding 1

Posted by Superwomenblack  

This recipe was also given to me by my grandma and comes from Jamaica and African background. It is delicious and should be served warm with your favourite syrup and a tall glass of milk. Makes 12 slices (5 cm each) MORE»

Recipe #35905

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Mackerel Run-Dung

(1 reviews) Posted by Superwomenblack  

This is a typical Jamaican dish enjoyed all year round. You will enjoy it!! A part of the the recipe is written in patois. MORE»

Recipe #35848

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Jamaican Beans and Rice Dish

(2 reviews) Posted by spatchcock  

Adopted recipe, untried by me. MORE»

Recipe #31034

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Jamaican Jerk Rub

(9 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

Nice and spicy, just the way I like it. How about you? MORE»

Recipe #29317

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Jamaican Jerk Marinade

(1 reviews) Posted by Sue L  

A nice marinade for summertime grilling! Be sure to give yourself ample marinating time to allow the flavor to develop properly. MORE»

Recipe #29194

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