This savory chicken dish is a Puerto Rican favorite. Depending on the country, there are other ways of making pollo en escabeche. In the Spanish language, escabeche usually refers to pickled dishes. However, this dish calls for chicken cooked in a vinaigrette and olive oil sauce. The result is highly flavorful, savory chicken.

The chicken is usually eaten hot with a rice dish, but you can cool the chicken and pull it off the bone, then use it in other dishes such as chicken salad sandwich or chicken noodle soup.

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The term ropa vieja literally means "old clothes" in Spanish, but I'm not going to tell you to eat old clothes! The shreds of meat and vegetables in this hearty Cuban beef stew resemble colorful strips of rags, hence the name. Eat this stew on its own, or serve over rice and sop it up on crusty bread.
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No doubt about it; summer is here. When temperatures climb into the 80s, 90s or 100s I like to cool off with a cold tropical smoothie. Since peach season is in full swing in my area, I'm taking advantage of it with this peach-mango smoothie.

More cold refreshing Caribbean beverages to beat the heat:

Papaya and Milk Smoothie - This smoothie is sure to keep you cool on a hot day. The main ingredients are papaya, milk, lime, sugar and ice.

Citrus Punch - If you are looking for a party punch recipe, try this easy citrus fruit punch.

Pineapple Orange Smoothie - On a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool refreshing pineapple orange smoothie.

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Beat the summer heat with a cool mango sorbet. Serve this tropical fruit flavored ice as a dessert or as a cool treat to chase away summer's heat.

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