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Top 5 Easy Latin Caribbean Recipes

By Hector Rodriguez, About.com

Have you decided to take the plunge and start cooking Latin Caribbean food, but don't know where to start? Here are easy recipes that will give you an idea of the tastes and flavors used in Latin Caribbean cooking.

1. Sofrito

Picture of Sofrito © 2006 Hector Rodriguez
Sofrito is a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the foundation of many Latin Caribbean dishes. There are many variations of this recipe.

2. Tostones

Plate of Tostones © 2006 Hector Rodriguez
Plantains are a staple in the Latin Caribbean diet. They are prepared many different ways, but tostones is the quickest and easiest. It’s a perfect recipe for beginners. You can serve the tostones immediately while they’re warm as a side dish or as a snack.

3. Mojito Garlic Dipping Sauce

This mojito is the recommended garlic dipping sauce to serve with tostones (twice fried green plantains).

4. Pineapple Orange Smoothie

In the Caribbean an array of tropical fruits are used in a variety of drinks. This pineapple orange smoothie is great to cool off with on a hot summer day.

5. Rum Soaked Tropical Fruit Salad

This tropical fruit salad is perfect for beginners. The preparation is easy and the dish is versatile. Serve it as a side item or desert. If you have children around, you can make it without the rum, just substitute whipped topping as the dressing.

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