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Recipes

Plain Cake Jamaican Style

(1 reviews) Posted by Andre'  

The cake of the day. My friend shares this recipe once time in a lifetime, but it's yours. The liquid in this cake can be substituted with milk. You'll enjoy the moist taste of this cake. MORE»

Recipe #226613

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Jerk Chicken Family Style

(5 reviews) Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

This rub is less fiery then traditional Jamaican Jerk seasoning... but although it lacks the heat, it does not compromise the flavor, so the whole family can enjoy this one. If you'd like to kick the heat up a notch, just add more cayenne pepper... MORE»

Recipe #224789

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Cornmeal Hot "cereal "(Funche)

(1 reviews) Posted by BrindleGirlD  

I ate this as a treat with my best friend After School. It is called Funche, a Puerto Rican polenta mush. It is Sooo Good,it's warm,creamy and a bit sweet.I Use Harina de maiz mas fina(A very fine cornmeal, Goya makes it)) so its smooth not... MORE»

Recipe #221524

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Tamarind Balls (Paste Method)

Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A sweet and sour tasting sweet, traditionally made from fresh tamarind pods. It's a lot of work to extract the pulp. So here is an alternative method that simplifies the process using tamarind paste, which is available from Indian or Middle... MORE»

Recipe #220223

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Tamarind Balls (Pulp Method)

Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A traditional sweet and sour treat. If you find it a bother to remove the pulp from the seeds, I have posted an alternative recipe for this that uses tamarind paste. MORE»

Recipe #220126

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Aloo Talkari

(5 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

You can peel the potatoes or leave the skins on in this recipe. I think the skins add something to the flavour and texture of this dish. MORE»

Recipe #219986

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Mashed Pumpkin

(4 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

This dish is often eaten with roti ( a local flatbread) but it will make a great vegetable side dish to any meal. What West Indians call pumpkin is actually calabaza squash. MORE»

Recipe #219455

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Zesty Chicken Sauté

(12 reviews) Posted by Saturn  

In a recent Cookbook Swap, I received some STELLAR cookbooks from Mysterygirl. This recipe is from one of them. "Cheap. Fast. Good!" by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross. What a wonderful book! This recipe is now one of my favourites.... MORE»

Recipe #217948

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Caribbean Chicken

Posted by wikd_lil_one  

A light easy slightly spicey meal. Great with a nice white wine and a warm summer day. Chicken can be made indoors on a broiler, but tastes better on a grill. MORE»

Recipe #217010

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Red Beans (Trinidad)

(7 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A typical Trinidadian side dish that is quick and easy to prepare for those busy week nights. You can't mess this up it's so easy. The measurements given are just guidelines, adjust to your preference. MORE»

Recipe #215135

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Caribbean Chicken Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by mosma  

This is a great summer salad. It's really easy to make, and kids love it. I like to stuff the salad into pitas and serve it like that, but it can stand alone as well. MORE»

Recipe #214704

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Spiced Pineapple Punch

(1 reviews) Posted by Brenda.  

A taste of the Caribbean any time of year. MORE»

Recipe #212931

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Festive Caribbean Stuffing

(1 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A recipe from my favourite Trinidadian chef, Debra Sardinha-Metevier. MORE»

Recipe #212550

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Baigan Choka (Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine)

(4 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

A robust flavoured Trinidadian side dish or vegetarian spread for flatbreads. I don't usually add pepper to this as I think the flavour is intense enough. If not using a non- stick pan increase the oil to 2 tablespoons. MORE»

Recipe #212211

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Trinidad Corn Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

Extremely popular at Carnival time. It can be bought piping hot from street vendors and is served at most carnival fêtes. West Indian corn is more starchy and less sweet than the North American variety but I don't imagine that other... MORE»

Recipe #211905

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Caribbean Dumplings - Spinners and Sinkers

(3 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

Used in soups and stews. Dumplings have two basic shapes round and flat or rolled and long. The latter shaped dumplings are called spinners. Omit the baking powder and dumplings are then called sinkers because they do not float. MORE»

Recipe #211879

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Denise's Saffron Vegetable Fried Rice

(6 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

An interesting meld of Indian and Chinese cooking. My husband's cousin always makes this yummy rice for family gatherings. This is her recipe as told to me over the phone. Amounts in the ingredients are our best guesses since she doesn't measure... MORE»

Recipe #206272

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Hawaiian Pineapple Iced Tea

(3 reviews) Posted by Brenda.  

A refreshing, tropical flavored iced tea. MORE»

Recipe #201952

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Island Yum-Yum Chicken

(4 reviews) Posted by ms.susan  

I spent a number of years working as a counselor in refugee shelters. One of the cooks gave me this recipe. It's delicious and even though there is a long list of ingredients, you will probably have most on hand! This is savory comfort food with a... MORE»

Recipe #201083

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Callaloo (Trinidad)

(1 reviews) Posted by WizzyTheStick  

Substitute chard or kale and spinach if you don't have access to a West Indian market and can't access the calalloo leaves (taro leaves). This is a trademark of Trinidad where crab and callaloo is the national dish. Served with rice, or macaroni... MORE»

Recipe #197451

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