Latin Caribbean Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Mojito Cocktail
Traditional mojitos are made with mint, rum, powdered sugar, lime, and club soda. Serve these fashionable yet traditional mojitos at your next Havana or Cuban themed party.
Traditional mojitos are made with mint, rum, powdered sugar, lime, and club soda. Serve these fashionable yet traditional mojitos at your next Havana or Cuban themed party.
Empanada Recipes
Recipes for empanadas and empanada dough, as well as how to make empanadas.
Recipes for empanadas and empanada dough, as well as how to make empanadas.
Empanada Dough Recipe
Every empanada recipe starts with the dough. Here is a simple empanada dough made with flour, salt, water and vinegar.
Every empanada recipe starts with the dough. Here is a simple empanada dough made with flour, salt, water and vinegar.
Traditional Cuban Sandwich
A Cuban Sandwich is an undeniably delicious grilled sandwich made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and Cuban bread. Here's how to make one.
A Cuban Sandwich is an undeniably delicious grilled sandwich made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and Cuban bread. Here's how to make one.
Plantains and Recipes
Learn about plantains and get plantain recipes. A plantain to the untrained eye could easily be mistaken for a banana. It looks and smells like a banana, but if you ever bite into a raw plantain (plátano in Spanish), you’ll know it’s not.
Learn about plantains and get plantain recipes. A plantain to the untrained eye could easily be mistaken for a banana. It looks and smells like a banana, but if you ever bite into a raw plantain (plátano in Spanish), you’ll know it’s not.
Ground Beef Picadillo Recipe
This picadillo recipe is a cuban picadillo recipe made with ground beef. You can serve it with rice and beans or use it as a filling for empanadas.
This picadillo recipe is a cuban picadillo recipe made with ground beef. You can serve it with rice and beans or use it as a filling for empanadas.
Rice with Pigeon Peas
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.
Basic Sofrito
This sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish cooking.
This sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Caribbean, Latin American, and Spanish cooking.
Flour Dumplings
Soup dumplings are easy to make. Here is a simple recipe for flour dumplings used in soup or stew.
Soup dumplings are easy to make. Here is a simple recipe for flour dumplings used in soup or stew.
How to Make Sofrito
Step 1 of How to make sofrito tutorial - gathering the indgredients.
Step 1 of How to make sofrito tutorial - gathering the indgredients.
Fried Ripe Plantains
Make Fried Ripe Plantains like they do in the Caribbean. This is an easy and quick recipe for sweet Fried Ripe Plantains.
Make Fried Ripe Plantains like they do in the Caribbean. This is an easy and quick recipe for sweet Fried Ripe Plantains.
Fried Bakes
Fried bakes made easy. Here is a simple recipe for Guyanese fried bakes, also called Trini floats.
Fried bakes made easy. Here is a simple recipe for Guyanese fried bakes, also called Trini floats.
Recaito
In Puerto Rico, recaito is used as the base seasoning sauce often known as sofrito. Here is a recipe for recaito a.k.a. Puerto Rican sofrito.
In Puerto Rico, recaito is used as the base seasoning sauce often known as sofrito. Here is a recipe for recaito a.k.a. Puerto Rican sofrito.
Pasteles
Pasteles are wrapped green banana stuffed meat pastries, traditionally served at Christmas time in Puerto Rico.
Pasteles are wrapped green banana stuffed meat pastries, traditionally served at Christmas time in Puerto Rico.
How to Make Empanadas
Nothing beats the taste of made from scratch empanadas. Why use store bought frozen dough when you can easily make your own? Follow this pictorial step-by-step guide to make home made pizza empanadas from start to finish.
Nothing beats the taste of made from scratch empanadas. Why use store bought frozen dough when you can easily make your own? Follow this pictorial step-by-step guide to make home made pizza empanadas from start to finish.
How to Fry Ripe Plantains
For the tastiest sweet fried ripe plantains, follow this pictorial step-by-step instruction guide to frying ripe plantains.
For the tastiest sweet fried ripe plantains, follow this pictorial step-by-step instruction guide to frying ripe plantains.
Trinidadian Corn Pie
Trinidadian corn pie. Corn Pies show up on dining tables across the Caribbean, particularly on Sundays and holidays. Each country and cook has its own recipe. This recipe has a Trinidadian influence to it.
Trinidadian corn pie. Corn Pies show up on dining tables across the Caribbean, particularly on Sundays and holidays. Each country and cook has its own recipe. This recipe has a Trinidadian influence to it.
Rum Cocktail Recipes
Rum cocktails are popular in the Caribbean. Here are some rum cocktail recipes you might know. Please obey your local laws and drink responsibly.
Rum cocktails are popular in the Caribbean. Here are some rum cocktail recipes you might know. Please obey your local laws and drink responsibly.
Adobo Seasoning
What is adobo? Find out in the article that explains adobo seasoning, how to use it, and adobo recipes.
What is adobo? Find out in the article that explains adobo seasoning, how to use it, and adobo recipes.
Escoveitched Fish
Recipe for Jamaican escoveitched fish - traditional weekend breakfast fare. This dish is fried red snapper marinated in vinegar, allspice, onions and chile peppers.
Recipe for Jamaican escoveitched fish - traditional weekend breakfast fare. This dish is fried red snapper marinated in vinegar, allspice, onions and chile peppers.
Green Plantain Chips
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 tostones as a side dish or as a snack with garlic dip.
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 tostones as a side dish or as a snack with garlic dip.
Potato Wedges
How to make baked potato wedges. Learn to make potato wedges. Recipe for baked potato wedges.
How to make baked potato wedges. Learn to make potato wedges. Recipe for baked potato wedges.
Ropa Vieja
Ropa vieja literally means "old clothes" in Spanish. The name describes the shreds of meat and vegetables
Ropa vieja literally means "old clothes" in Spanish. The name describes the shreds of meat and vegetables
Cornmeal Porridge
Make this Caribbean favorite Cornmeal Porridge for breakfast. This recipe is a simple and easy to make cormeal pooridge.
Make this Caribbean favorite Cornmeal Porridge for breakfast. This recipe is a simple and easy to make cormeal pooridge.
Basic Cheese Sauce
Every culture enjoys a good cheese sauce. You can substitute American cheese or any other suitable cheese in place of the Cheddar. Enjoy this cheese sauce as a dip or over eggs, macaroni, potatoes, or your favorite vegetables
Every culture enjoys a good cheese sauce. You can substitute American cheese or any other suitable cheese in place of the Cheddar. Enjoy this cheese sauce as a dip or over eggs, macaroni, potatoes, or your favorite vegetables
Achiote (Bixa orellana)
This Caribbean ingredient has many uses beyond culinary. So, what exactly is Achiote? Native to the new world, it was used medicinally, as a culinary spice, and a natural dye. Other names it goes by: Annatto, Roucou, Oucou, Bija, Bixa orellana or Lipstick Tree.
This Caribbean ingredient has many uses beyond culinary. So, what exactly is Achiote? Native to the new world, it was used medicinally, as a culinary spice, and a natural dye. Other names it goes by: Annatto, Roucou, Oucou, Bija, Bixa orellana or Lipstick Tree.
Baked Eggs
Baked eggs made easy. Learn how to to bake eggs for breakfast or anytime.
Baked eggs made easy. Learn how to to bake eggs for breakfast or anytime.
Steamed Corn
This is how to steam corn. Learn how to steam corn. This is an easy guide to steaming corn.
This is how to steam corn. Learn how to steam corn. This is an easy guide to steaming corn.
Mofongo
Here is a traditional mofongo recipe from Puerto Rico. This delicious side dish is made with fried, mashed green plantains and seasoned with garlic and pork rinds.
Here is a traditional mofongo recipe from Puerto Rico. This delicious side dish is made with fried, mashed green plantains and seasoned with garlic and pork rinds.
Papas Rellenas
Miniature Papas Rellenas (stuffed potato balls) are perfect for snacks and appetizers. Large papas rellenas make a great side dish.
Miniature Papas Rellenas (stuffed potato balls) are perfect for snacks and appetizers. Large papas rellenas make a great side dish.
Top Plantain Recipes
Popular plantain recipes from the Latin Caribbean Food site. Want to know how to cook plantains. Find out now.
Popular plantain recipes from the Latin Caribbean Food site. Want to know how to cook plantains. Find out now.
Yellow Rice and Pink Beans
Rice and beans are staple foods in Latin Caribbean Food. This recipe combines yellow rice with pink beans,
Rice and beans are staple foods in Latin Caribbean Food. This recipe combines yellow rice with pink beans,
Jamaican Beef Patties
With this Jamaican beef patties recipe, you can learn how to make jamaican beef patties.
With this Jamaican beef patties recipe, you can learn how to make jamaican beef patties.
Trini Pelau
Recipe for Trini Pelau. Learn how to make Trinidad Pelau with these easy instructions for making Trini Pelau. This is a one-pot Trinidadian rice dish.
Recipe for Trini Pelau. Learn how to make Trinidad Pelau with these easy instructions for making Trini Pelau. This is a one-pot Trinidadian rice dish.
Sofrito Recipes
Here are the top sofrito recipes in Caribbean Cuisine - recaito, sazon, sofrito, etc.
Here are the top sofrito recipes in Caribbean Cuisine - recaito, sazon, sofrito, etc.
Yuca Fries
Yuca fries are a good substitute for french fries. Yucca fries and french fries look alike and taste similar, too.
Yuca fries are a good substitute for french fries. Yucca fries and french fries look alike and taste similar, too.
Cuban Food History
Cuban food still has strong ties to Spanish influences because it was the first and last Spanish colony in the Caribbean.
Cuban food still has strong ties to Spanish influences because it was the first and last Spanish colony in the Caribbean.
Oats Porridge
Recipe for Oats Porridge. Learn how to make Oats Porridge. This is an Oats Porridge with raisins recipe.
Recipe for Oats Porridge. Learn how to make Oats Porridge. This is an Oats Porridge with raisins recipe.
Frying Ripe Plantains
Frying Ripe Plantains- a guide to choosing and frying ripe plantains.
Frying Ripe Plantains- a guide to choosing and frying ripe plantains.
Coquito - Rum Eggnog
Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Years celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum.
Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Years celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum.
Yuca Recipes
List of the best recipes for different ways in which to cook, eat and enjoy cassava (yuca).
List of the best recipes for different ways in which to cook, eat and enjoy cassava (yuca).
Sofrito
Everything you wanted to know about sofrito. Have you ever wondered what sofrito is, where it originated, or why there are so many versions of it? Wonder no more.
Everything you wanted to know about sofrito. Have you ever wondered what sofrito is, where it originated, or why there are so many versions of it? Wonder no more.
How to Make Tostones
If you need step-by-step guidance on preparing tostones, follow this photographic how-to guide on how to make twice fried green plantains.
If you need step-by-step guidance on preparing tostones, follow this photographic how-to guide on how to make twice fried green plantains.
Hot Pepper Sauce
This hot sauce recipe from the Caribbean uses the scotch bonnet hot pepper. Learn how to make this hot pepper sauce, which is a quick and easy Caribbean pepper sauce condiment.
This hot sauce recipe from the Caribbean uses the scotch bonnet hot pepper. Learn how to make this hot pepper sauce, which is a quick and easy Caribbean pepper sauce condiment.
Garlic Dipping Sauce
Mojito is the recommended garlic dipping sauce to serve with tostones (twice fried green plantains).
Mojito is the recommended garlic dipping sauce to serve with tostones (twice fried green plantains).
Cassava
Cassava is tuberous starchy root, high in carbohydrates, essential to Caribbean and other tropical diets. It is also called manioc, mandioca, yucca, yucca root, casabe, and tapioca, Manihot esculenta or Manihot utilissima.
Cassava is tuberous starchy root, high in carbohydrates, essential to Caribbean and other tropical diets. It is also called manioc, mandioca, yucca, yucca root, casabe, and tapioca, Manihot esculenta or Manihot utilissima.
Fried (Sauteed) Salt Fish
Recipe for fried salt fish. Learn how to cook fried salt fish. There are many ways in which salt fish is prepared in the Caribbean but the most popular way is pan-fried. Serve with rice, roti, or ground provisions.
Recipe for fried salt fish. Learn how to cook fried salt fish. There are many ways in which salt fish is prepared in the Caribbean but the most popular way is pan-fried. Serve with rice, roti, or ground provisions.
Okra Cooking Tips
How to cook okra. Follow these okra cooking tips for slime free okra.
How to cook okra. Follow these okra cooking tips for slime free okra.
Bread Pudding
Every culture seems to have their own version of bread pudding, or pudin de pan. This sweet dessert is an excellent way to use up stale bread before it spoils.
Every culture seems to have their own version of bread pudding, or pudin de pan. This sweet dessert is an excellent way to use up stale bread before it spoils.
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas are a great way to use up left over chicken. If you aren't a chili fan, you can leave out the jalapeño pepper. Empanadas make great appetizers, finger foods, lunches and meals on the go.
Chicken and Cheese Empanadas are a great way to use up left over chicken. If you aren't a chili fan, you can leave out the jalapeño pepper. Empanadas make great appetizers, finger foods, lunches and meals on the go.
Baked Yellow Plantains
Here is a very simple, yet delicious way to enjoy sweet yellow plantains. You can also roast the plantains on a grill. You can also use garlic salt or seasoned salt in place of regular salt.
Here is a very simple, yet delicious way to enjoy sweet yellow plantains. You can also roast the plantains on a grill. You can also use garlic salt or seasoned salt in place of regular salt.
Dominican Fried Chicken
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.
Top Caribbean Desserts
Insperation for Caribbean desserts comes from tropical fruits, the sugarcane industry and European colonialism. Here are my favorite Caribbean dessert recipes for cakes, custards, cookies, puddings, sorbet, etc.
Insperation for Caribbean desserts comes from tropical fruits, the sugarcane industry and European colonialism. Here are my favorite Caribbean dessert recipes for cakes, custards, cookies, puddings, sorbet, etc.
Alcapurrias
Alcapurrias are fried, gound beef filled, fritters from the Caribbean made from a mixture of grated yautia (taro root) and green banana.
Alcapurrias are fried, gound beef filled, fritters from the Caribbean made from a mixture of grated yautia (taro root) and green banana.
Chayote
Chayote is an edible plant, native to Mexico and Central America and common in Caribbean cuisine.
Chayote is an edible plant, native to Mexico and Central America and common in Caribbean cuisine.
Yellow Rice and Corn
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.
Souse
Learn about Caribbean souse in this article. Souse is a type of pickle that is made in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Learn about Caribbean souse in this article. Souse is a type of pickle that is made in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Adobo
What is adobo seasoning? - Definition: Adobo is a common all-purpose seasoning and spice mixture used to flavor...
What is adobo seasoning? - Definition: Adobo is a common all-purpose seasoning and spice mixture used to flavor...
Piononos
Battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese, piononos are the perfect finger food for parties.
Battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese, piononos are the perfect finger food for parties.
Arañitas Recipe
Aranitas are shredded green plantain fritters. Aranitas means little spiders in Spanish. This recipe gets its name from the shredded plantain, which look like spider legs when fried. The recipe is a variation of tostones.
Aranitas are shredded green plantain fritters. Aranitas means little spiders in Spanish. This recipe gets its name from the shredded plantain, which look like spider legs when fried. The recipe is a variation of tostones.
Trinidadian Callaloo
Trinidad Callaloo Recipe for Callaloo Soup. Learn how to make trinidadian callaloo. Trinidadian callaloo made easy.
Trinidad Callaloo Recipe for Callaloo Soup. Learn how to make trinidadian callaloo. Trinidadian callaloo made easy.
Green Bananas
Depending on which of the islands you are in, you will hear the words: Green Bananas and Fig being used
Depending on which of the islands you are in, you will hear the words: Green Bananas and Fig being used
How to Peel a Plantain
Peeling a green or yellow plantain can be difficult and tricky. Follow this step by step photographic how-to guide and you can't go wrong.
Peeling a green or yellow plantain can be difficult and tricky. Follow this step by step photographic how-to guide and you can't go wrong.
Coconut Kisses - Besitos de Co
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) is the Spanish version of Coconut Macaroons. They are a favorite treat in the Caribbean and are much like a cookie.
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) is the Spanish version of Coconut Macaroons. They are a favorite treat in the Caribbean and are much like a cookie.
Dhal Puri
Dhal Puri recipe that recommends how to make dhal puri. Guide to making dhal puri. Learn to make dhal puri.
Dhal Puri recipe that recommends how to make dhal puri. Guide to making dhal puri. Learn to make dhal puri.
Rice Pudding Recipe
Rice pudding is dessert sweetened up with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and evaporated milk.
Rice pudding is dessert sweetened up with cinnamon, vanilla, sugar and evaporated milk.
yautía
About Latin Caribbean food pronunciation, glossary and description with photograph of yautía, also called malanga, tannia, tannier, tanier and cocoyam. Yautía definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
About Latin Caribbean food pronunciation, glossary and description with photograph of yautía, also called malanga, tannia, tannier, tanier and cocoyam. Yautía definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
Cassava (Yuca) Fries
Yuca fries made simple. Recipe for cassava fries. Recipe for yuca fries. Learn to make yuca fries.
Yuca fries made simple. Recipe for cassava fries. Recipe for yuca fries. Learn to make yuca fries.
10 Must-make Corn Recipes
Ten Caribbean corn recipes that are easy to make. Learn how to cook with corn and cornmeal.
Ten Caribbean corn recipes that are easy to make. Learn how to cook with corn and cornmeal.
What is Salt Fish?
About salt fish and its origins in Caribbean cuisine. Learn about the use of salt fish in Caribbean cuisine, how salt fish is sold in the Caribbean, and the varieties of salt fish.
About salt fish and its origins in Caribbean cuisine. Learn about the use of salt fish in Caribbean cuisine, how salt fish is sold in the Caribbean, and the varieties of salt fish.
Dominican Sofrito
This sofrito recipe is inspired by ingredients commonly found in Dominican sofritos, which are also called sazon in that country.
This sofrito recipe is inspired by ingredients commonly found in Dominican sofritos, which are also called sazon in that country.
Cream of Wheat Porridge
Cream of Wheat Porridge Recipe. Learn how to make Cream of Wheat Porridge. This is a recipe for Cream of Wheat Porridge.
Cream of Wheat Porridge Recipe. Learn how to make Cream of Wheat Porridge. This is a recipe for Cream of Wheat Porridge.
What is Ackee?
What is ackee? Ackee is considered a fruit but it is cooked and used as a vegetable. This article is a guide to ackee and explains what it is and how to eat it.
What is ackee? Ackee is considered a fruit but it is cooked and used as a vegetable. This article is a guide to ackee and explains what it is and how to eat it.
Scotch Bonnet Chili Peppers
Learn about Scotch Bonnet hot peppers, how to use hot chili peppers and how they are used in cuisine.
Learn about Scotch Bonnet hot peppers, how to use hot chili peppers and how they are used in cuisine.
Pork Kabobs
In the Caribbean pinchos are grilled pork or chicken kabobs. Here is my garlicky version great for a summer cookout, snack or party.
In the Caribbean pinchos are grilled pork or chicken kabobs. Here is my garlicky version great for a summer cookout, snack or party.
De-salting Salt Fish
Learn how to de-salt salt fish. Refer to this guide to remove excess salt from salt fish and prepare it for cooking.
Learn how to de-salt salt fish. Refer to this guide to remove excess salt from salt fish and prepare it for cooking.
Vegetarian Recipes
Delicious Caribbean vegetarian recipes at About Latin Caribbean Food. Here you will find a variety of the best Caribbean vegetarian dishes from our web site.
Delicious Caribbean vegetarian recipes at About Latin Caribbean Food. Here you will find a variety of the best Caribbean vegetarian dishes from our web site.
Breadfruit
What is Breadfruit? Breadfruit is used widely in Caribbean cuisine to make both savory and sweet dishes. Throughout the Caribbean there are many varieties of breadfruit trees.
What is Breadfruit? Breadfruit is used widely in Caribbean cuisine to make both savory and sweet dishes. Throughout the Caribbean there are many varieties of breadfruit trees.
Achiote Oil
Achiote oil is made from annatto seeds and is used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice. Here is a simple recipe to make your own.
Achiote oil is made from annatto seeds and is used to flavor and color many dishes such as yellow rice. Here is a simple recipe to make your own.
Sweet Plantain Stuffing
Cuban Fufu is a sweet yet savory turkey dressing or side dish. Sweet plantains are the main ingredient.
Cuban Fufu is a sweet yet savory turkey dressing or side dish. Sweet plantains are the main ingredient.
Aloo Balls
Aloo balls (potato balls) are a savory mixture of mashed potatoes rolled into balls, battered and deep fried. Here's a recipe for making your own potato balls at home.
Aloo balls (potato balls) are a savory mixture of mashed potatoes rolled into balls, battered and deep fried. Here's a recipe for making your own potato balls at home.
Fried Cheese Balls
Here's a recipe for savory fried cheese balls (bolitas de queso) with a tangy sweet guava dipping sauce. It's the perfect party fritter.
Here's a recipe for savory fried cheese balls (bolitas de queso) with a tangy sweet guava dipping sauce. It's the perfect party fritter.
Coconut Pudding
This recipe for tembleque de coco makes a rich and smooth coconut pudding perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion. This is a traditional Puertorican tembleque recipe.
This recipe for tembleque de coco makes a rich and smooth coconut pudding perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion. This is a traditional Puertorican tembleque recipe.
Green Seasoning
Green Seasoning is the flavor of the islands. To make your own green seasoning, follow this recipe and learn how to store and use it.
Green Seasoning is the flavor of the islands. To make your own green seasoning, follow this recipe and learn how to store and use it.
Braised Chicken
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.
Bammies
Recipe for Jamaican bammies. Bammy or bami is a variation of casava flatbread original to Jamaica and has been around since pre-columbian times.
Recipe for Jamaican bammies. Bammy or bami is a variation of casava flatbread original to Jamaica and has been around since pre-columbian times.
Coconut Tres Leches Cake (Past
Recipe for Coconut Tres Leches Cake or Pastel de Tres Leches con Coco Receta.
Recipe for Coconut Tres Leches Cake or Pastel de Tres Leches con Coco Receta.
Traditional Chicken&Pineapple
Pollo con Piña a la Antigua Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; itâs not
Pollo con Piña a la Antigua Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; itâs not
Butter Fish in Butter Sauce
This Butter Fish recipe is a quick recipe for Butter Fish with a sauce for dinner or lunch. Butter Fish is a white fish that cooks up quickly.
This Butter Fish recipe is a quick recipe for Butter Fish with a sauce for dinner or lunch. Butter Fish is a white fish that cooks up quickly.
Cuban Sofrito
Here is a sofrito recipe inspired by ingredients found in Cuban sofrito recipes - the foundation for many dishes including beans, rice, and stews.
Here is a sofrito recipe inspired by ingredients found in Cuban sofrito recipes - the foundation for many dishes including beans, rice, and stews.
Cassava Bread
Casabe or cassava (yuca) bread is a pre-columbian, traditional recipe from indigenous Caribbean people. Here's how to make it.
Casabe or cassava (yuca) bread is a pre-columbian, traditional recipe from indigenous Caribbean people. Here's how to make it.
Caribbean Beef Stew
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.
Shrimp Empanada Filling
These shrimp empanadas are stuffed with a delicious combination of shrimp, cheese, and Spanish style tomato sauce.
These shrimp empanadas are stuffed with a delicious combination of shrimp, cheese, and Spanish style tomato sauce.
Cornmeal Dumplings
Learn how to make cornmeal dumplings with this cornmeal dumpling recipe. Cornmeal Dumplings are hearty and filling. They can be made into large dumplings and be eaten with sauteed salt fish or any type of saucy stew. When made into small dumplings, they are added to soups and hearty stews.
Learn how to make cornmeal dumplings with this cornmeal dumpling recipe. Cornmeal Dumplings are hearty and filling. They can be made into large dumplings and be eaten with sauteed salt fish or any type of saucy stew. When made into small dumplings, they are added to soups and hearty stews.
Puerto Rican Water Bread
Every culture has a recipe for bread. I have found several versions of the bread, which is also used in Cuban cooking. Puerto Rican water bread (pan de agua) is similar to French or Italian bread using the same basic ingredients, but the baking procedure is different.
Every culture has a recipe for bread. I have found several versions of the bread, which is also used in Cuban cooking. Puerto Rican water bread (pan de agua) is similar to French or Italian bread using the same basic ingredients, but the baking procedure is different.
Yucca Empanada Dough
Every empanada recipe starts with the dough. Here is a simple red empanada dough made with flour, salt, water, and yucca.
Every empanada recipe starts with the dough. Here is a simple red empanada dough made with flour, salt, water, and yucca.
Pizza Empanada
If you're craving pizza, but want something different, try this pizza inspired turnover filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and chopped pepperoni. Enjoy them as full sized empanadas or scale them down to bite-size empanaditas for parties.
If you're craving pizza, but want something different, try this pizza inspired turnover filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and chopped pepperoni. Enjoy them as full sized empanadas or scale them down to bite-size empanaditas for parties.
Chadon Beni (Culantro)
Chadon beni uses. Chadon beni in Trinidad cuisine. Caribbean herbs.
Chadon beni uses. Chadon beni in Trinidad cuisine. Caribbean herbs.
Empanada
Empanadas are fried or baked pastries stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. These stuffed pastries are known throughout Portugal, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Philippines. An empanada is made by folding a disc of thinly rolled dough over a filling into a semicircle and then sealing the edge. Empanadas are also known by a variety of other names, such as pastelito, empanadilla, and pastelillo. Empanada definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
Empanadas are fried or baked pastries stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. These stuffed pastries are known throughout Portugal, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Philippines. An empanada is made by folding a disc of thinly rolled dough over a filling into a semicircle and then sealing the edge. Empanadas are also known by a variety of other names, such as pastelito, empanadilla, and pastelillo. Empanada definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
Cuba Libre Recipe
The Cuba Libre (Spanish for Free Cuba) originated around 1900 in Havana, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Here's a recipe for this rum, cola, and lime cocktail.
The Cuba Libre (Spanish for Free Cuba) originated around 1900 in Havana, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Here's a recipe for this rum, cola, and lime cocktail.
Spicy Pork Empanada Filling
These spicy empanadas (meat pies) are great for appetizers, finger foods, lunches and meals on the go.
These spicy empanadas (meat pies) are great for appetizers, finger foods, lunches and meals on the go.
How to Peel Yuca
How to cut yuca root, cassava, for cooking.
How to cut yuca root, cassava, for cooking.
White Rice
Making plain boiled white rice from scratch doesn't have to be painfull. Here is a simple easy recipe for making white rice from scratch.
Making plain boiled white rice from scratch doesn't have to be painfull. Here is a simple easy recipe for making white rice from scratch.
Breakfast Potatoes
Pan roasted potatoes recipes. Learn how to make pan roasted potatoes. Quick Pan roasted potatoes.
Pan roasted potatoes recipes. Learn how to make pan roasted potatoes. Quick Pan roasted potatoes.
Bacardi Rum Soaked Cake
Here is a simple rum cake recipe for Bacardi rum cake. It is an easy rum soaked cake recipe using Bacardi rum and packaged yellow cake.
Here is a simple rum cake recipe for Bacardi rum cake. It is an easy rum soaked cake recipe using Bacardi rum and packaged yellow cake.
Yuca Chips
Recipe for making cassava (yuca) chips, which are similar to potato chips. They taste great sprinkled with salt, but even better if served with salsa or a dip.
Recipe for making cassava (yuca) chips, which are similar to potato chips. They taste great sprinkled with salt, but even better if served with salsa or a dip.
Caribbean Soup
Caribbean soups are hearty. Learn how to make Caribbean Soup. Caribbean soup made easy. Types of Caribbean soups.
Caribbean soups are hearty. Learn how to make Caribbean Soup. Caribbean soup made easy. Types of Caribbean soups.
Bacalao
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
Roast Potatoes
Roast potatoes recipe. How to make simple roasted potatoes.
Roast potatoes recipe. How to make simple roasted potatoes.
Ham and Split Pea Soup
Ham and split pea soup recipe - an easy ham and split pea soup recipe. Learn how to make ham and split pea soup.
Ham and split pea soup recipe - an easy ham and split pea soup recipe. Learn how to make ham and split pea soup.
Bake and Shark
What is Bake and Shark? Bake and shark explained. A guide to how to buy bake and shark. Bake and shark is Trinidad street food.
What is Bake and Shark? Bake and shark explained. A guide to how to buy bake and shark. Bake and shark is Trinidad street food.
Fried (Sauteed) Smoked Herring
Learn to make fried smoked herring with this recipe for fried smoked herring. How to make red herring recipe.
Learn to make fried smoked herring with this recipe for fried smoked herring. How to make red herring recipe.
Salt Cod Fish with Potatoes
This Salt Cod Fish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is an easy to make salt fish recipe. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
This Salt Cod Fish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is an easy to make salt fish recipe. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
Top 5 Caribbean Spices in Caribbean Cuisine
Cooking with spices. Here are the top spices used in Caribbean cuisine.
Cooking with spices. Here are the top spices used in Caribbean cuisine.
Chicken Cook-Up Rice
Cook-up rice is one of Guyana's national dishes. Learn how to make cook-up rice. This is a cook-up rice recipe.
Cook-up rice is one of Guyana's national dishes. Learn how to make cook-up rice. This is a cook-up rice recipe.
Moros y Cristianos
This Black Beans and Rice Recipe is a hold over of Spanish occupation. It's called Moros y Cristianos and 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 Black Beans and Rice Recipe is a hold over of Spanish occupation. It's called Moros y Cristianos and 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.
Barley Porridge
Barley Porridge is easy to make. Make Barley Porridge. This is a recipe for Barley Porridge. Learn how to make Barley Porridge.
Barley Porridge is easy to make. Make Barley Porridge. This is a recipe for Barley Porridge. Learn how to make Barley Porridge.
Top 10 Essential West Indian Ingredients
What are the top 10 essential West Indian ingredients? Here is a handy list of necessary pantry items to prepare Caribbean food. Refer to this list for caribbean ingredients.
What are the top 10 essential West Indian ingredients? Here is a handy list of necessary pantry items to prepare Caribbean food. Refer to this list for caribbean ingredients.
Black Beans and Rice
Rice and beans are staple foods in Caribbean Cuisine. This recipe combines yellow rice with black beans, but you can make this recipe with any type of bean you like.
Rice and beans are staple foods in Caribbean Cuisine. This recipe combines yellow rice with black beans, but you can make this recipe with any type of bean you like.
Roasted Corn
Learn how to roast corn at home on the stove stop. This roasted corn on the cob recipe is an easy way to roast corn at home.
Learn how to roast corn at home on the stove stop. This roasted corn on the cob recipe is an easy way to roast corn at home.
Rice Recipes
Rice is a staple ingredient in Latin and Caribbean Cuisine. Here are the top rice recipes from the Caribbean islands.
Rice is a staple ingredient in Latin and Caribbean Cuisine. Here are the top rice recipes from the Caribbean islands.
Fish, Seafood, and Shrimp
Top recipes for Caribbean fish, seafood, and shrimp. There is no shortage of fresh fish and seafood in Caribbean cooking.
Top recipes for Caribbean fish, seafood, and shrimp. There is no shortage of fresh fish and seafood in Caribbean cooking.
Sago (Tapioca) Porridge
Sago Porridge recipe. Learn how to make Sago Porridge. Making Sago Porridge is easy. Sago Porridge with cinnamon. Sago porridge is tapioca porridge.
Sago Porridge recipe. Learn how to make Sago Porridge. Making Sago Porridge is easy. Sago Porridge with cinnamon. Sago porridge is tapioca porridge.
Pink Beans
This recipe for Puerto Rican pink beans uses dried pink beans. If you're in a rush you can use canned pink beans.
This recipe for Puerto Rican pink beans uses dried pink beans. If you're in a rush you can use canned pink beans.
Cocina Criolla
The principal cooking style in Puerto Rican cuisine is called cocina criolla - the cuisine created by the European (mostly Spanish) colonists using their traditional recipes coalesced with native Caribbean foods and cooking styles. Consequently, you will find familiar and unfamiliar cooking techniques and ingredients in Puerto Rican cuisine.
The principal cooking style in Puerto Rican cuisine is called cocina criolla - the cuisine created by the European (mostly Spanish) colonists using their traditional recipes coalesced with native Caribbean foods and cooking styles. Consequently, you will find familiar and unfamiliar cooking techniques and ingredients in Puerto Rican cuisine.
Jamaican Rum Punch
Learn to make Jamaican rum punch. This is a cocktail recipe for jamaican rum punch.
Learn to make Jamaican rum punch. This is a cocktail recipe for jamaican rum punch.
Foo-Foo
Foo-foo defined. Foo-foo explained. Caribbean foo-foo. Learn how to make foo-foo. Learn how to eat foo-foo.
Foo-foo defined. Foo-foo explained. Caribbean foo-foo. Learn how to make foo-foo. Learn how to eat foo-foo.
Beef Soup
Caribbean beef soup recipe. Learn how to make an easy and delicious Caribbean beef soup and dumplings recipe.
Caribbean beef soup recipe. Learn how to make an easy and delicious Caribbean beef soup and dumplings recipe.
Sangria
Sangria is a wine punch. There are many variations on sangria recipes. Here is a sangria recipe inspired by the way it's made in Puerto Rico.
Sangria is a wine punch. There are many variations on sangria recipes. Here is a sangria recipe inspired by the way it's made in Puerto Rico.
Caipirinha
The national drink of Brazil, the Caipirinha (pronounced 'KIE-PUR-REEN-YAH'), was once almost unknown
The national drink of Brazil, the Caipirinha (pronounced 'KIE-PUR-REEN-YAH'), was once almost unknown
Arrowroot
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is a gluten-free, powdery starch that comes from a root and it is often used in Caribbean cooking. Read more about cooking with arrow root
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) is a gluten-free, powdery starch that comes from a root and it is often used in Caribbean cooking. Read more about cooking with arrow root
Types of Caribbean Roti
A guide to Caribbean / West Indian Roti. Learn the types of roti consumed in the Caribbean.
A guide to Caribbean / West Indian Roti. Learn the types of roti consumed in the Caribbean.
Caribbean Porridges
A list of Caribbean porridge recipes. Learn how to make porridge. Make a variety of West Indian Porridges. Caribbean breakfast porridge.
A list of Caribbean porridge recipes. Learn how to make porridge. Make a variety of West Indian Porridges. Caribbean breakfast porridge.
How to Prepare Bacalao
Bacalao is easy to prepare but a bit time consuming. Bacalao is salted cod and to prepare one must soak in water to remove the salt. Here's how to prepare bacalao (salted cod) for cooking.
Bacalao is easy to prepare but a bit time consuming. Bacalao is salted cod and to prepare one must soak in water to remove the salt. Here's how to prepare bacalao (salted cod) for cooking.
Callaloo
What is callaloo? Callaloo is the name used in the Caribbean to refer to spinach. It is also used to refer the same leafy green vegetable, sometimes called bhajgee (bah-gee). Learn more about callaloo.
What is callaloo? Callaloo is the name used in the Caribbean to refer to spinach. It is also used to refer the same leafy green vegetable, sometimes called bhajgee (bah-gee). Learn more about callaloo.
Plantain Sandwich
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.
Chicken Recipes
Delicious Latin chicken recipes from the Caribbean islands.
Delicious Latin chicken recipes from the Caribbean islands.
What are Ground Provisions
Learn about Caribbean ground provisions (roots and tubers). Learn to cook Caribbean dishes that use ground provisions - roots, tubers, and viandas.
Learn about Caribbean ground provisions (roots and tubers). Learn to cook Caribbean dishes that use ground provisions - roots, tubers, and viandas.
Pernil
On the Spanish influenced islands of the Caribbean, roasted suckling pork is the favorite meat for holidays, parties and special occasions. Here is a scaled down recipe using a small pork roast with the same great flavors.
On the Spanish influenced islands of the Caribbean, roasted suckling pork is the favorite meat for holidays, parties and special occasions. Here is a scaled down recipe using a small pork roast with the same great flavors.
Plantain
Plantains are a close cousin of bananas. Plantains are bigger and be firmer than bananas lower in sugar content.
Plantains are a close cousin of bananas. Plantains are bigger and be firmer than bananas lower in sugar content.
Guyanese Boiled Corn
Learn how to make Guyanese boiled corn. It may sound boring but Guyanese-styled boiled corn will have you gnawing at the cob log after the kernels are eaten. Guyanese-styled corn is boiled in fresh coconut milk and seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh thyme. The corn is cooked until all the liquid has been absorbed by the corn. It is extremely flavorful
Learn how to make Guyanese boiled corn. It may sound boring but Guyanese-styled boiled corn will have you gnawing at the cob log after the kernels are eaten. Guyanese-styled corn is boiled in fresh coconut milk and seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh thyme. The corn is cooked until all the liquid has been absorbed by the corn. It is extremely flavorful
Cooking Equipment
Fortunately, Latin Caribbean cuisine doesn’t require a bunch of special cooking equipment. The following specialty pots, pans and utensils will help you in preparing your favorite recipes anytime.
Fortunately, Latin Caribbean cuisine doesn’t require a bunch of special cooking equipment. The following specialty pots, pans and utensils will help you in preparing your favorite recipes anytime.
Coconut Rice Pudding
Try a simple recipe for coconut rice pudding, which is a favorite dessert in the Caribbean. This rice pudding recipe starts with cooked rice.
Try a simple recipe for coconut rice pudding, which is a favorite dessert in the Caribbean. This rice pudding recipe starts with cooked rice.
Bay Leaf Tea
How to make herbal bay leaf tea. Learn to make West Indian (Caribbean) bay leaf tea.
How to make herbal bay leaf tea. Learn to make West Indian (Caribbean) bay leaf tea.
Creole Baked Goat Cheese
Bahama Breeze's recipe for Creole Baked Goat Cheese is a flavorful combination of fresh Chevre goat cheese, vine-ripened tomato, sweet onion, fresh garlic and cilantro served in roasted red pepper wedges.
Bahama Breeze's recipe for Creole Baked Goat Cheese is a flavorful combination of fresh Chevre goat cheese, vine-ripened tomato, sweet onion, fresh garlic and cilantro served in roasted red pepper wedges.
Plantain Balls
Plantain recipe for ripe plantains (yellow). These fried plantains balls have a savory cheddar cheese filling that bursts in your mouth.
Plantain recipe for ripe plantains (yellow). These fried plantains balls have a savory cheddar cheese filling that bursts in your mouth.
Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potato salad recipe: Learn how to make sweet potato salad. Ingredients to make sweet potato salad. This is a guide to make sweet potato salad. This is a sweet potato salad recipe. Recipe for sweet potato salad.
Sweet potato salad recipe: Learn how to make sweet potato salad. Ingredients to make sweet potato salad. This is a guide to make sweet potato salad. This is a sweet potato salad recipe. Recipe for sweet potato salad.
Cornmeal Cou-cou
Cornmeal Cou-cou is cornmeal cooked with okra and water, low and slow until all the liquid is absorbed and the mixture comes away easily from the sides of the pot. Refer to this recipe for Barbadian cornmeal cou-cou.
Cornmeal Cou-cou is cornmeal cooked with okra and water, low and slow until all the liquid is absorbed and the mixture comes away easily from the sides of the pot. Refer to this recipe for Barbadian cornmeal cou-cou.
Intro to Latin Caribbean Food
Latin Caribbean Cuisine is an amazing blending of tropical tastes and multicultural influences - a celebration of aromatic, sweet and tart, piquant and mild citrus flavors. To understand and appreciate it, you must first understand the history behind the food.
Latin Caribbean Cuisine is an amazing blending of tropical tastes and multicultural influences - a celebration of aromatic, sweet and tart, piquant and mild citrus flavors. To understand and appreciate it, you must first understand the history behind the food.
Guyanese Cheese Pie
Guyanese cheese pies made easy. How to make Guyanese cheese pies. A guide to Guyanese cheese pies.
Guyanese cheese pies made easy. How to make Guyanese cheese pies. A guide to Guyanese cheese pies.