There are many books available about Caribbean Cuisine. It's not surprising, since it is the most festive in the world. However, I have picked the following books for beginners and experienced cooks based on the ease of understanding the instructions and preparing the recipes. Also, these books concentrate on the cooking methods from the Spanish speaking islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and The Dominican Republic. No matter what your skill level, you'll enjoy these books.
I've been hooked on Daisy's PBS television series Daisy Cooks! since the first show aired. Daisy Martinez has a friendly way of introducing Latin flavors, ingredients and techniques. Daisy Cooks! Latin Flavors That Will Rock Your World is a companion book to the show. Every recipe she makes on the show is in the book. The book has over a hundred recipes for dishes that range from the basics such as sofrito to classic Latin dishes such as Paella.
This hardcover book has three authors Glenn M. Lindgren, Raul Musibay, and Jorge Castillo. The trio of Cuban foodies have helped renew an interest in Cuban cuisine. There book is a guide to Cuban flavors, spices, tropical ingredients, and African influence. The photography of each dish is mouthwatering to look at. This book has many easy recipes for beginners.
Nuyorican is a term that refers to a Puerto Rican raised and/or born in New York City. The author, Oswald Rivera, has put together a collection of authentic Puerto Rican recipes as well as recipes inspired by mainland (U.S.A.) cuisine. There are over 240 recipes that are hearty, healthy and sometimes spicy. This book contains illustrations, but no photographs.
Mary Urrutia Randelman, the author of this book, shares her memories of growing up in Cuba and the role food played in her life. In this book, you'll find over 200 authentic Cuban recipes and beautiful halftone photographs of Randelman's childhood in pre-Castro Cuba.
There are only a few recipes in this book, but its value comes from Linda Bladholm's comprehensive coverage of Latin food ingredients. If you are new to Latin Caribbean cooking and don't know the names of fruits, vegetables and other ingredients this is the book for you. You can take it to the grocery store with you and compare what you see with what is in the book.
Cuban Chicks Can Cook, the Indispensable Guide to Basic Cuban Favorites by Ana Quincoces Rodriguez offers a peek into a spirited culture that embraces food with the same gusto it has for life.
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