Latin Caribbean Dishes by Region

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

Classic dishes for Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic and other unusual Caribbean dishes. Advanced Latin recipes, how to shop for specialty ingredients, buying advice for high-end cooking equipment used in Latin cuisine, ingredient substitutions, and step-by-step tutorials for difficult dishes and techniques.

1. Puerto Rican Recipes
2. Cuban Recipes
3. Dominican Republic Recipes

Puerto Rican Recipes

Classic dishes and recipes from the island of Puerto Rico.

• Pasteles
• Arroz con Gandules - Rice with Pigeon Peas
• Puerto Rican Water Bread

Cuban Recipes

Classic dishes and recipes from the island of Cuba.

• Mojito Cocktail
• Moros y Cristianos - Black Beans & White Rice
• Cuban Sandwich
• Cuban Shrimp Soup - Sopa de Camarones

Dominican Republic Recipes

Classic dishes and recipes from the Dominican Republic.

• Dominican Fried Chicken - Chicharrones de Pollo
• Shrimp and Potato Fritters - Bombas de Camarones y Papas
• Dominican Chicken Noodle Soup - Caldo de Gallina