Latin Caribbean Main Dishes
Latin Caribbean meals can include several main dishes. Traditionally, the cook always makes extra to offer company when they stop by. Whether you are cooking for two or a crowd, these recipes are sure to please.
Pollo en Escabeche – Chicken Cooked in Vinaigrette Marinade
This savory chicken dish is a Puerto Rican favorite. This dish calls for chicken cooked in a vinaigrette and olive oil sauce. The result is highly flavorful, savory chicken.
This savory chicken dish is a Puerto Rican favorite. This dish calls for chicken cooked in a vinaigrette and olive oil sauce. The result is highly flavorful, savory chicken.
Plantain Sandwich Recipe - Jibarito
My jibarito (plantain) sandwich recipe has a roast beef filling with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and seasoned mayonnaise.
My jibarito (plantain) sandwich recipe has a roast beef filling with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and seasoned mayonnaise.
Caribbean Beef Stew - Carne Guisada
In this beef stew recipe, even the toughest cuts of beef will fall apart. The juices from the vegetables cook down into a thick sauce that makes a flavorful Carne Guisada.
In this beef stew recipe, even the toughest cuts of beef will fall apart. The juices from the vegetables cook down into a thick sauce that makes a flavorful Carne Guisada.
Top Latin Caribbean Chicken Recipes
Chicken is the most popular meat on the Spanish speaking islands. Here are the top chicken recipes from the Latin Caribbean from a variation of chicken soup to chicken with pineapple.
Chicken is the most popular meat on the Spanish speaking islands. Here are the top chicken recipes from the Latin Caribbean from a variation of chicken soup to chicken with pineapple.
Green Pigeon Pea Soup (Sopa de Gandules )
Green Pigeon Pea Soup (Sopa de Gandules) is a hearty flavorful soup to warm your body on a cold winter or rainy day.
Green Pigeon Pea Soup (Sopa de Gandules) is a hearty flavorful soup to warm your body on a cold winter or rainy day.
Soup Recipes
Even though the Caribbean is a warm tropical paradise, there is no shortage of soup recipes. Warm up on the next chilly day with one of the following Latin soup recipes from the Caribbean.
Even though the Caribbean is a warm tropical paradise, there is no shortage of soup recipes. Warm up on the next chilly day with one of the following Latin soup recipes from the Caribbean.
Albondigas con Papas – Meatballs with Potatoes
A favorite in Puerto Rico, this meatball and potato dish is very filling. Serve over white rice or pasta. [p] [b]Recipe Note:[/b] Recaito is basically [link url=http://latinfood.about.com/od/seasoningmarinade/r/sofrito.htm]sofrito[/link] without the tomatoes.
A favorite in Puerto Rico, this meatball and potato dish is very filling. Serve over white rice or pasta. [p] [b]Recipe Note:[/b] Recaito is basically [link url=http://latinfood.about.com/od/seasoningmarinade/r/sofrito.htm]sofrito[/link] without the tomatoes.
Almond Crusted Fresh Fish
Almond Crusted Fresh Fish is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried fish recipes. Impress family members with a unique, flavorful meal.
Almond Crusted Fresh Fish is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried fish recipes. Impress family members with a unique, flavorful meal.
Arroz con Gandules
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is Puerto Rico's national dish. It's a rice and pea dish seasoned with sofrito and diced ham.
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) is Puerto Rico's national dish. It's a rice and pea dish seasoned with sofrito and diced ham.
Braised Chicken Stew (Pollo Guisado)
The braised chicken in this stew practically falls off the bone and the sauce tastes great over rice or potatoes. In Spanish this dish is called pollo guisado.
The braised chicken in this stew practically falls off the bone and the sauce tastes great over rice or potatoes. In Spanish this dish is called pollo guisado.
Canned Ham with Brown Sugar and Rum Glaze
This recipe is Puerto Rico's answer to America's traditional Easter ham. You can serve this ham for any special occasion.
This recipe is Puerto Rico's answer to America's traditional Easter ham. You can serve this ham for any special occasion.
Crab Claws St. Thomas
Bahama Breeze's recipe for Crab Claws St. Thomas is an appetizing dish made with homemade passion fruit butter melted over blue crab claws and toasted French baguette or slice of Cuban bread. This recipe makes two servings – perfect for a romantic night in.
Bahama Breeze's recipe for Crab Claws St. Thomas is an appetizing dish made with homemade passion fruit butter melted over blue crab claws and toasted French baguette or slice of Cuban bread. This recipe makes two servings – perfect for a romantic night in.
Cuban Sandwich
A Cuban Sandwich, sometimes called a cubano, is a Latin variation on a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. This undeniably delicious sandwich is grilled and made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and Cuban bread.
A Cuban Sandwich, sometimes called a cubano, is a Latin variation on a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. This undeniably delicious sandwich is grilled and made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and Cuban bread.
Cuban Shrimp Soup (Sopa de Camarones)
This creamy shrimp, corn, and potato soup is an excellent appetizer that goes well with any seafood meal. Or serve it as a main course.
This creamy shrimp, corn, and potato soup is an excellent appetizer that goes well with any seafood meal. Or serve it as a main course.
Cuban White Bean Soup
Cuban recipe for white bean soup that combines navy beans, pork and seasonings for a hearty bean soup.
Cuban recipe for white bean soup that combines navy beans, pork and seasonings for a hearty bean soup.
Dominican Fried Chicken (Chicharrones de Pollo)
If you like fried chicken, try Chicharrones de Pollo, the Dominican version of fried chicken. The chicken is marinated in a lime based marinade with garlic, then coated in seasoned flour and fried. Serve the fried chicken with traditional rice and beans or potatoes.
If you like fried chicken, try Chicharrones de Pollo, the Dominican version of fried chicken. The chicken is marinated in a lime based marinade with garlic, then coated in seasoned flour and fried. Serve the fried chicken with traditional rice and beans or potatoes.
Flamenco Eggs (Huevos a la Flamenco)
Flamenco eggs are eggs poached in tomato sauce. There are many variations of this classic Spanish dish. My recipe is a baked version with a Latin Caribbean twist.
Flamenco eggs are eggs poached in tomato sauce. There are many variations of this classic Spanish dish. My recipe is a baked version with a Latin Caribbean twist.
Gallician Soup (Caldo Gellego)
Gallician soup, originally from Spain, is as much a culinary tradition of Latin Caribbean food as roast suckling pig.
Gallician soup, originally from Spain, is as much a culinary tradition of Latin Caribbean food as roast suckling pig.
Grilled Pork Chops Recipe (Chuletas Asado a la Parrilla)
Recipe for grilled pork chops that are juicy and tender. The marinade makes these grilled pork chops sweet and tangy. Chuletas Asado a la Parrilla.
Recipe for grilled pork chops that are juicy and tender. The marinade makes these grilled pork chops sweet and tangy. Chuletas Asado a la Parrilla.
Lamb and Roasted Pepper Stew ( Chilindron de Cordero Recipe)
Lamb and Roasted Pepper Stew (Chilindron de Cordero) an excellent lamb stew that you can serve for any special occasion.
Lamb and Roasted Pepper Stew (Chilindron de Cordero) an excellent lamb stew that you can serve for any special occasion.
Moros y Cristianos - Black Beans & White Rice
This savory rice and bean dish is popular in Cuba. There are as many variations of this recipe as there are Cuban cooks. Here is my simple, yet very tasty version.
This savory rice and bean dish is popular in Cuba. There are as many variations of this recipe as there are Cuban cooks. Here is my simple, yet very tasty version.
Okra Stew (Quingombós Guisados)
Okra stew with a little kick. Okra originated in Africa and was brought to the Americas with the slave trade. So, it shouldn't be surprising to find Latin Caribbean dishes where okra is the start attraction.
Okra stew with a little kick. Okra originated in Africa and was brought to the Americas with the slave trade. So, it shouldn't be surprising to find Latin Caribbean dishes where okra is the start attraction.
Pigeon Peas and Coconut (Gandules con Coco)
Pigeon peas and coconut originated from the Dominican Republic. It is a savory dish with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. It's great over white rice.
Pigeon peas and coconut originated from the Dominican Republic. It is a savory dish with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. It's great over white rice.
Pigeon Peas Stew (Gandules Guisados)
Pigeon Peas Stew (Gandules Guisados) is a simple, yet tasty stew to keep you warm during the winter.
Pigeon Peas Stew (Gandules Guisados) is a simple, yet tasty stew to keep you warm during the winter.
Pollo con Piña a la Antigua - Old Style Chicken with Pineapple
Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; it’s not referring to the island by that name. Literally translated it means "old" and this recipe is a favorite traditional Cuban dish of chicken and pineapples.
Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; it’s not referring to the island by that name. Literally translated it means "old" and this recipe is a favorite traditional Cuban dish of chicken and pineapples.
Pork and Eggplant Stew (Carne de Cerdo Guisada con Berenjena)
Pork and Eggplant Stew Recipe. Eggplant is a meaty vegetable that pairs well with pork in this hearty stew.
Pork and Eggplant Stew Recipe. Eggplant is a meaty vegetable that pairs well with pork in this hearty stew.
Pork Roast
On the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands, the meat of choice for the holidays is roasted suckling pork. Here is a scaled down version using a shoulder picnic cut or butt roast.
On the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands, the meat of choice for the holidays is roasted suckling pork. Here is a scaled down version using a shoulder picnic cut or butt roast.
Quick Beans - Habichuelas Rapiditas
Here is a quick bean recipe for when you are in a hurry or forgot to soak dried beans overnight.
Here is a quick bean recipe for when you are in a hurry or forgot to soak dried beans overnight.
Quick Shrimp and Tomato Stew
This shrimp and tomato stew is ready in less than 30 minutes and tastes great over white rice.
This shrimp and tomato stew is ready in less than 30 minutes and tastes great over white rice.
Red Bean and Bell Pepper Soup
Red bean soup prepared with Cubanelle pepper and green, red, and yellow bell peppers.
Red bean soup prepared with Cubanelle pepper and green, red, and yellow bell peppers.
Rice Recipes
Rice is a staple ingredient in Latin Caribbean Cuisine. Here are the top rice recipes from the Spanish speaking islands.
Rice is a staple ingredient in Latin Caribbean Cuisine. Here are the top rice recipes from the Spanish speaking islands.
Roasted Turkey - Pavochòn
Roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving as if it were lechòn (suckling pig) has been a tradition in Puerto Rico since the island became an American commonwealth and adopted the holiday. This flavor intensive recipe will go over well with the most discriminating of tastes.
Roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving as if it were lechòn (suckling pig) has been a tradition in Puerto Rico since the island became an American commonwealth and adopted the holiday. This flavor intensive recipe will go over well with the most discriminating of tastes.
Ropa Vieja (Cuban Beef Stew Recipe)
Ropa vieja is a Cuban beef stew dish that can be served over white rice. Literally translated, ropa vieja means "old clothes" in Spanish. The shredded beef stew resembles colorful strips of rags. Serve with crusty bread slices to soak it all up.
Ropa vieja is a Cuban beef stew dish that can be served over white rice. Literally translated, ropa vieja means "old clothes" in Spanish. The shredded beef stew resembles colorful strips of rags. Serve with crusty bread slices to soak it all up.
Salmon Tostada Salad
Bahama Breeze's Salmon Tostada Salad is a fresh, colorful take on Latin-inspired tostadas packed with fresh peppers, avocado and salsa topped with grilled Salmon.
Bahama Breeze's Salmon Tostada Salad is a fresh, colorful take on Latin-inspired tostadas packed with fresh peppers, avocado and salsa topped with grilled Salmon.
Salted Codfish with Potatoes – Bacalao con Papas
This Salted Codfish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is easy to make. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
This Salted Codfish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is easy to make. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
Simple White Rice - Arroz Blanco
Rice is a staple food in the Caribbean and Latin Cooking. When you are looking for a rice dish that won't overshadow your other dishes, a simple plain white rice is acceptable.
Rice is a staple food in the Caribbean and Latin Cooking. When you are looking for a rice dish that won't overshadow your other dishes, a simple plain white rice is acceptable.
Turkey Stew (Pavo Guisado)
Turkey stew recipes are great dishes for using up leftover turkey from the holidays. Although, you don't have to use leftovers, you can use fresh turkey and serve this stew for any occassion.
Turkey stew recipes are great dishes for using up leftover turkey from the holidays. Although, you don't have to use leftovers, you can use fresh turkey and serve this stew for any occassion.
Yellow Rice and Corn - Arroz Amarillo y Maiz
Yellow rice is served in virtually every Latin culture. This simple recipe includes corn to the mix in order to gussy it up a little and it goes well with just about any meal.
Yellow rice is served in virtually every Latin culture. This simple recipe includes corn to the mix in order to gussy it up a little and it goes well with just about any meal.
Yellow Rice and Pink Beans
Rice and beans are staple foods in Latin Caribbean Cuisine. This recipe combines yellow rice with pink beans, but you can make this recipe with any type of bean you like.
Rice and beans are staple foods in Latin Caribbean Cuisine. This recipe combines yellow rice with pink beans, but you can make this recipe with any type of bean you like.