Latin Caribbean Food Basics

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com Guide to Latin Caribbean Food

Learn about the origins of Latin Caribbean food. Review a glossary of Latin cuisine ingredients. Get buying advice for equipment. Read about the health and nutritional value of Latin Caribbean dishes and get recipes for special diets, such as low fat, vegan, and diabetic. Learn how to choose a Latin Caribbean restaurant.

1. Introduction to Latin Caribbean Food
2. Glossary of Latin Caribbean Ingredients

Introduction to Latin Caribbean Food

Learn about the origins of Latin Caribbean food from the Spanish speaking islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

• Introduction to Latin Caribbean Culinary Tastes
• Cuban Food History

Glossary of Latin Caribbean Ingredients

Definitions, explanations, and pronunciations for ingredients, foods, and techniques used in Latin Caribbean cooking.

• Glossary of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables
• Glossary of Tropical Roots and Tubers