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A Caribbean Thanksgiving

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Grandma's secret turkey recipe, mom's special cranberry dish, and Thanksgiving Day celebrations are a mixed bag of cherished, time-honored recipes and traditions. Why not start a tradition of your own this year - Thanksgiving with a Caribbean twist.

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Where to Buy Latin and Caribbean Food

Wednesday November 18, 2009

Jerk Chicken with Red Beans and RiceDo you want to make a Latin or Caribbean dish at home, but don't know where to buy ingredients or equipment?

If you live in an area where there is a Caribbean population settlement, there are sure to be ethnic food stores that carry whatever you need. If you don't have a source nearby, then I recommend buying from an online source. For your convenience, I have put together a list of online Latin Caribbean food suppliers with a short description of each.

Latin Caribbean Thanksgiving Menu

Monday November 9, 2009

turkeySecret recipes and Thanksgiving Day celebrations are cherished, time-honored traditions. I created the following menu to highlight the foods commonly served during Thanksgiving, but with an island flare. I hope you enjoy the recipes enough to start a new tradition of your own.

Pigeon Pea Stew (Gandules Guisados)

Monday November 2, 2009

Pigeon Pea stew is a simple, yet tasty stew that will stick to your ribs and keep you warm during the winter. The leguminous peas provide essential protein and amino acids. It's very simple to convert this stew to a vegetarian dish by replacing the chicken stock with vegetable stock or water.

How to Peel a Plantain

Wednesday October 28, 2009

One of the hardest lessons I've learned is how to peel a green plantain. They're tricky and difficult. Even yellow plantains are hard to peel sometimes. To help you out, I've put together these handy instructions. Follow them and you can't go wrong.

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