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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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Tres Leche Cake (Easy)

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef #713301  

My honduran fiance loves when I make this easy version of Spanish 3 milk cake-Tres Leche Cake. It's a favorite among family & friends. Popular in Mexican & Honduran cultures. I got this recipe from a Mexican lady after my boyfriend... MORE»

Recipe #295531

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Enchiladas Salvadorenas

Posted by Tiny_Toodles  

These enchiladas are not your typical rolled burrito like treats that are covered in sauce. These are more like toastadas with a few extra fixins. Do not be scared of the eggs ontop, in fact leave them out if you want. But beleive me these are... MORE»

Recipe #293379

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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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Puffed Ancho Chiles With Guacamole

Posted by fluffernutter  

Yet another great recipe from To Many Cooks by San Antonio cooking school operator Nancy Wood Moorman (www.cookbookmarketplace.com). Mild, flavorful ancho chiles are stuffed with fresh guacamole. Be sure the anchos are freshly dried and still a... MORE»

Recipe #227928

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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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3x Chocolate Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by C.C  

I was new to baking cookies, (used to buying them from the store) but I moved to the USA and found it to be quite a tradition here. This recipe comes from a combination of three different ones, it turned out to be mine and my daughter's... MORE»

Recipe #208101

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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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Sweet Tamales

Posted by cookiedog  

I've made and eaten my fair share of tamales and these are the best sweet tamales I have ever eaten! This is an Emeril Lagasse recipe and has become a new family tradition. My DBF suggested that next year we only make these and skip the pork... MORE»

Recipe #200725

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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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