Latin Caribbean Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Sofrito
Sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Latin Caribbean cooking.
Sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Latin Caribbean cooking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traditional 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. The sandwich originated in Cuba and migrated to the U.S. with Cuban immigrants.
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. The sandwich originated in Cuba and migrated to the U.S. with Cuban immigrants.
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.
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
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.
Piononos
Piononos are the perfect finger food for parties. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese.
Piononos are the perfect finger food for parties. These delicious plantain bites are battered, fried, and stuffed with cheese.
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.
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.
Ropa Vieja
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.
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).
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.
Citrus Party Punch Recipe
If you are looking for a party punch recipe, try this easy citrus fruit punch recipe.
If you are looking for a party punch recipe, try this easy citrus fruit punch recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Easy Caribbean Recipes
Are you new to Latin Caribbean cooking and don't know where to start. Here are some easy recipes to help you out.
Are you new to Latin Caribbean cooking and don't know where to start. Here are some easy recipes to help you out.
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.
How to Make Sofrito
Step 1. How to make sofrito, a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the secret ingredient in many Latin Caribbean dishes.
Step 1. How to make sofrito, a versatile, aromatic puree of tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, onions, and garlic. It's the secret ingredient in many Latin Caribbean dishes.
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 with Garlic Sauce
Yuca with Garlic Sauce is a recipe from Cuba that combines the pungent taste of onions and garlic with the mild yucca root.
Yuca with Garlic Sauce is a recipe from Cuba that combines the pungent taste of onions and garlic with the mild yucca root.
Coconut Kisses
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) are a favorite treat in the Spanish speaking islands. Here is a simple basic recipe, which can be dressed up by adding nuts or dipping kisses in chocolate. Spanish version of Coconut Macaroons.
Coconut kisses (besitos de coco) are a favorite treat in the Spanish speaking islands. Here is a simple basic recipe, which can be dressed up by adding nuts or dipping kisses in chocolate. Spanish version of Coconut Macaroons.
Latin Caribbean Food - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
An index of Recipes for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
Planter's Punch Recipe
Planter's Punch isn’t the name for a specific cocktail recipe. It’s a generic name for just about any rum-based punch. Here's my favorite planter's punch recipe.
Planter's Punch isn’t the name for a specific cocktail recipe. It’s a generic name for just about any rum-based punch. Here's my favorite planter's punch recipe.
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.
Coconut Pudding
This recipe for tembleque makes a rich and smooth coconut pudding perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion.
This recipe for tembleque makes a rich and smooth coconut pudding perfect for birthday parties or any special occasion.
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.
Grilled Pork Chops
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.
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.
White Rice
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.
Bacalao
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
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.
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.
Essential Pantry Items
Latin Caribbean ingredients that are essential pantry items. Keep these Latin Caribbean ingredients on hand for cooking your favorite Caribbean dish anytime.
Latin Caribbean ingredients that are essential pantry items. Keep these Latin Caribbean ingredients on hand for cooking your favorite Caribbean dish anytime.
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.
Mango Sorbet
This mango sorbet recipe is a delicious fruit-flavored ice that you can serve for dessert or cool off with on a hot summer day.
This mango sorbet recipe is a delicious fruit-flavored ice that you can serve for dessert or cool off with on a hot summer day.
Adobo Dry Rub
Adobo dry rub is used to season meat, poultry and fish. You can customize the recipe by adjusting the ingredients based on the spices you prefer. This recipe is the combination that my family and I like.
Adobo dry rub is used to season meat, poultry and fish. You can customize the recipe by adjusting the ingredients based on the spices you prefer. This recipe is the combination that my family and I like.
Tropical Fruit Salad With Rum
Rum-Soaked Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe - a fruit salad made with tropical fruits soaked in light rum.
Rum-Soaked Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe - a fruit salad made with tropical fruits soaked in light rum.
Corn Fritters
When your in the mood for a simple quick snack, this corn fritter recipe hits the spot.
When your in the mood for a simple quick snack, this corn fritter recipe hits the spot.
Assemble and Wrap Pasteles
Assembling and wrapping pasteles is like wrapping a gift. Follow this pictorial step-by-step guide and you can't go wrong.
Assembling and wrapping pasteles is like wrapping a gift. Follow this pictorial step-by-step guide and you can't go wrong.
Pernil
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.
Traditional Chicken&Pineapple
Pollo con Pina a la Antigua. Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; it is 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.
Pollo con Pina a la Antigua. Don't let the word antigua in the title of this recipe fool you; it is 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.
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.
Moros y Cristianos
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.
Stuffed Avacado
This stuffed avacado recipe is a nice cold dish to serve during the summer. Serve in place of a salad or as a first course.
This stuffed avacado recipe is a nice cold dish to serve during the summer. Serve in place of a salad or as a first course.
How to Make Cinnamon Churros
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. Learn to make churros with this easy to follow step-by-step guide.
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. Learn to make churros with this easy to follow step-by-step guide.
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.
Easy Cinnamon Churros
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. This recipe calls for coating the churros with cinnamon sugar.
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. This recipe calls for coating the churros with cinnamon sugar.
Coconut Flan
Flan is a favorite treat throughout the islands and there are many versions. Here is a simple recipe for coconut flan.
Flan is a favorite treat throughout the islands and there are many versions. Here is a simple recipe for coconut flan.
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.
Mofongo Stuffing
This recipe for Plantain Turkey Stuffing (Mofongo Stuffing) is an excellent alternative to the traditional breaded and meat stuffing associated with a thanksgiving turkey.
This recipe for Plantain Turkey Stuffing (Mofongo Stuffing) is an excellent alternative to the traditional breaded and meat stuffing associated with a thanksgiving turkey.
Dominican Chicken Noodle Soup
Every culture has a chicken soup recipe. This chicken and noodle soup is popular in the Dominican Republic and just as comforting as any chicken soup recipe.
Every culture has a chicken soup recipe. This chicken and noodle soup is popular in the Dominican Republic and just as comforting as any chicken soup recipe.
Cheese Corn Sticks
Surullitos is an easy recipe for cornmeal cheese sticks that can be served warm as a side dish or as a snack.
Surullitos is an easy recipe for cornmeal cheese sticks that can be served warm as a side dish or as a snack.
Shrimp and Potato Fritters
If you have a craving for Latin Caribbean street food, try this delicious fried fritter made with shrimp, potatoes and Munster cheese. It is great for a snack or serve it as an appetizer.
If you have a craving for Latin Caribbean street food, try this delicious fried fritter made with shrimp, potatoes and Munster cheese. It is great for a snack or serve it as an appetizer.
Rum Selection Tips
Rum is unquestionably the drink of the Caribbean. Rum was a driving factor behind the Caribbeans economy, history, and culture. When choosing rum, keep these tips in mind.
Rum is unquestionably the drink of the Caribbean. Rum was a driving factor behind the Caribbeans economy, history, and culture. When choosing rum, keep these tips in mind.
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.
Cuban Shrimp Soup
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.
Bitter Orange Marinade Recipe
This Bitter Orange Marinade (Marinado de Naranja Agria) is used in Latin cooking to marinate pork and other meat.
This Bitter Orange Marinade (Marinado de Naranja Agria) is used in Latin cooking to marinate pork and other meat.
West Indian Pumpkin Fritters
One way to enjoy a West Indian Pumpkin, or calabaza, is to turn it into fritters. Enjoy these sweet fritters as appetizers or as a snack.
One way to enjoy a West Indian Pumpkin, or calabaza, is to turn it into fritters. Enjoy these sweet fritters as appetizers or as a snack.
Pineapple Orange Smoothie
On a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool refreshing pineapple orange smoothie.
On a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot like a cool refreshing pineapple orange smoothie.
Chayote
Chayote is an edible plant, which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, as do melons, cucumbers and squash. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Chayote is an edible plant, which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, as do melons, cucumbers and squash. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
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.
Sofrito with Culantro
Sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Latin Caribbean cooking. This recipe uses tropical ingredients for an authentic taste.
Sofrito is a seasoned tomato-based sauce used as a foundation in Latin Caribbean cooking. This recipe uses tropical ingredients for an authentic taste.
Tostonera
A tostonera is a tool used to make tostones.
A tostonera is a tool used to make tostones.
Rum Bananas Recipe
Recipe for banana slices in rum. It's easy to make, requires no cooking, and no special ingredients.
Recipe for banana slices in rum. It's easy to make, requires no cooking, and no special ingredients.
Gandules
Pigeon peas are grain legumes grown in the semi-arid tropics. They are a popular source of protein in the Caribbean.
Pigeon peas are grain legumes grown in the semi-arid tropics. They are a popular source of protein in the Caribbean.
Latin Caribbean Cookbooks
Wether you are a novice or master cook, these books are the best for making recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and The Dominican Republic. You'll gain knowledge and skills necessary to make authentic Latin Food.
Wether you are a novice or master cook, these books are the best for making recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and The Dominican Republic. You'll gain knowledge and skills necessary to make authentic Latin Food.
Caipirinha
Bahama Breeze's Caipirinha is an unusual drink that uses fresh limes muddled with superfine sugar, and cachaca, a popular Brazilian rum made from sugarcane and often referred to as Brazilian "white rum."
Bahama Breeze's Caipirinha is an unusual drink that uses fresh limes muddled with superfine sugar, and cachaca, a popular Brazilian rum made from sugarcane and often referred to as Brazilian "white rum."
Latin Christmas Menu
A Latin Caribbean Christmas Menu that will help you prepare an unforgettable, flavorful Christmas meal with recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
A Latin Caribbean Christmas Menu that will help you prepare an unforgettable, flavorful Christmas meal with recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Learn to Cook Latin Caribbean Cuisine
Lessons in Latin Caribbean Cooking
Lessons in Latin Caribbean Cooking
Caldero
Caldero literally means cauldron in English. A caldero is a cast iron cooking pot, similar to a Dutch oven, with a tight-fitting lid.
Caldero literally means cauldron in English. A caldero is a cast iron cooking pot, similar to a Dutch oven, with a tight-fitting lid.
Mojito and Mojo
Mojito can mean an alcoholic drink made of rum, a garlic dipping sauce, or a mojo can be a marinade. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Mojito can mean an alcoholic drink made of rum, a garlic dipping sauce, or a mojo can be a marinade. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Cuban Tossed Salad
This tossed salad recipe comes from Cuba and is a simple yet delicious salad. Serve the tossed salad for a light lunch or with dinner.
This tossed salad recipe comes from Cuba and is a simple yet delicious salad. Serve the tossed salad for a light lunch or with dinner.
Piquillo Peppers
Piquillo peppers are grown in Northern Spain and are hand picked, roasted over an open fire, peeled and packed in their own juices in jars or tins. Roasting the piquillo peppers gives them a rich, spicy-sweet flavor.
Piquillo peppers are grown in Northern Spain and are hand picked, roasted over an open fire, peeled and packed in their own juices in jars or tins. Roasting the piquillo peppers gives them a rich, spicy-sweet flavor.
Pigeon Peas Stew
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.
Boniato
About Latin Caribbean food glossary, picture and definition of boniato, also known as batata, Cuban sweet potato, white yam, Florida yam, camote, kamote, and kamura. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
About Latin Caribbean food glossary, picture and definition of boniato, also known as batata, Cuban sweet potato, white yam, Florida yam, camote, kamote, and kamura. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
The Cuban Sandwich
A Cuban Sandwich, sometimes called a cubano, is a Latin variation on a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It was brought to the United States by Cuban immigrants who settled in Florida. 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. It was brought to the United States by Cuban immigrants who settled in Florida. This undeniably delicious sandwich is grilled and made with ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and Cuban bread.
Pork and Eggplant Stew
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.
Guava Fool
A taste of this sweet guava fool will tell you this dessert is not fool.
A taste of this sweet guava fool will tell you this dessert is not fool.
Lamb Stew 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.
Guava
Guava is a yellow or pink, round or pear shaped fruit with a thin delicate rind that is grown in the tropics. Also called Guayaba. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Guava is a yellow or pink, round or pear shaped fruit with a thin delicate rind that is grown in the tropics. Also called Guayaba. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
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.
Cantaloupe Salad
Refreshing cantaloupe salad makes a refreshing summer treat or entertainment piece.
Refreshing cantaloupe salad makes a refreshing summer treat or entertainment piece.
Naranja Agria
Naranja agria means bitter (or sour) orange. This bitter citrus fruit is used in Latin Cuisine as a marinade to break down tough meat and add a unique flavor.
Naranja agria means bitter (or sour) orange. This bitter citrus fruit is used in Latin Cuisine as a marinade to break down tough meat and add a unique flavor.
Creole Sauce
This particular Creole sauce recipe is a zesty accompaniment to seafood and fish dishes.
This particular Creole sauce recipe is a zesty accompaniment to seafood and fish dishes.
Papaya and Milk Smoothie
This cold papaya smoothie will keep you cool on a hot day. This beverage's main ingredients are papaya, milk, lime, sugar and ice.
This cold papaya smoothie will keep you cool on a hot day. This beverage's main ingredients are papaya, milk, lime, sugar and ice.
Rosca
Rosca is served on Three Kings Day. Most of the preparation for this dish is in making the dough. Enjoy it any time of the year.
Rosca is served on Three Kings Day. Most of the preparation for this dish is in making the dough. Enjoy it any time of the year.
How to Prepare Bacalao
The best method for soaking bacalao is to cover the fish with approximately 2 inches of cold water in a large bowl. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and soak for up to 3 days, changing the water at least 3 times a day.
The best method for soaking bacalao is to cover the fish with approximately 2 inches of cold water in a large bowl. Put the bowl in the refrigerator and soak for up to 3 days, changing the water at least 3 times a day.
Chorizo
Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary. Chorizo is a ground pork sausage flavored with garlic, chili powder and other spices. You'll see it on Mexican, Caribbean and Spanish menus.
Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary. Chorizo is a ground pork sausage flavored with garlic, chili powder and other spices. You'll see it on Mexican, Caribbean and Spanish menus.
Caribbean Thanksgiving Menu
Here's a menu with recipes that highlights the foods commonly served at Thanksgiving, but with an island flare. I hope you enjoy the recipes enough to start a new tradition of your own.
Here's a menu with recipes that highlights the foods commonly served at Thanksgiving, but with an island flare. I hope you enjoy the recipes enough to start a new tradition of your own.
Canned Ham with 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.
Ginger and Orange Mayonnaise
Ginger and orange flavored mayonnaise tastes great on fruit salads, fish dishes, and sweet potatoes dishes. Ginger and orange mayonnaise also makes a great dip for crudities platters and tostones.
Ginger and orange flavored mayonnaise tastes great on fruit salads, fish dishes, and sweet potatoes dishes. Ginger and orange mayonnaise also makes a great dip for crudities platters and tostones.
Easy Anise Churros
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. These anise spiced Spanish doughnuts have a flavor reminiscent of licorice.
Churros are great for a special breakfast, dessert, or snack. These anise spiced Spanish doughnuts have a flavor reminiscent of licorice.
Churros
A churro is a fried-dough snack which originated in Spain.
A churro is a fried-dough snack which originated in Spain.
Ackee
Ackee is native to tropical West Africa in Cameroon. It was introduced to the Caribbean through the slave trade. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Ackee is native to tropical West Africa in Cameroon. It was introduced to the Caribbean through the slave trade. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Mild Avocado Salsa
This mild avocado salsa goes well with taco chips, chicken, or serve it as a salad replacement.
This mild avocado salsa goes well with taco chips, chicken, or serve it as a salad replacement.
Rum
Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented sugarcane. Christopher Columbus was a pioneer in the discovery of Rum. In 1493, he introduced sugarcane to the Caribbean islands and planted it on the island of Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located today.
Rum is an alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented sugarcane. Christopher Columbus was a pioneer in the discovery of Rum. In 1493, he introduced sugarcane to the Caribbean islands and planted it on the island of Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located today.
Papaya and Mango Salsa
Papaya and mango salsa is the perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes, fish dishes and beef recipes.
Papaya and mango salsa is the perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes, fish dishes and beef recipes.
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.
Achiote Seeds
Achiote seeds are the slightly musky-flavored seed of the annatto tree. About Latin Caribbean Food glossary definition and pronunciation.
Achiote seeds are the slightly musky-flavored seed of the annatto tree. About Latin Caribbean Food glossary definition and pronunciation.
Cuban Chicks Can Cook
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.
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.
Okra Stew
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.
Pinapple Salsa Recipe
Pineapple salsa goes well with ham and pork dishes. Pinapple salsa is another great use for tropical fruits.
Pineapple salsa goes well with ham and pork dishes. Pinapple salsa is another great use for tropical fruits.
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.
Flamenco Eggs
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.
Layered Egg and Onion Salad
This Layered Egg and Onion Salad recipe is a light salad made with onions, eggs, lettuce, and asparagus, which is dressed with vinaigrette and parmesan cheese.
This Layered Egg and Onion Salad recipe is a light salad made with onions, eggs, lettuce, and asparagus, which is dressed with vinaigrette and parmesan cheese.
Latin Caribbean Easter Menu
A Latin Caribbean Easter Menu that will help you prepare an unforgettable flavorful Easter meal with recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican republic.
A Latin Caribbean Easter Menu that will help you prepare an unforgettable flavorful Easter meal with recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican republic.
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.
West Indian Colada
The West Indian Colada is a typical colada style Caribbean cocktail. Papaya gives this creamy rum-basked drink an island flare.
The West Indian Colada is a typical colada style Caribbean cocktail. Papaya gives this creamy rum-basked drink an island flare.
Smokey Pineapple Butter Log
The tropical smokey sweet flavor of this Smokey Pineapple butter log goes well with seafood, fish, shrimp, lobster and scallops.
The tropical smokey sweet flavor of this Smokey Pineapple butter log goes well with seafood, fish, shrimp, lobster and scallops.
Asparagus and Serrano Ham
This Asparagus and Serrano Ham dish is traditionally made with Serrano ham, but tastes great with any thin sliced deli ham, chicken or turkey.
This Asparagus and Serrano Ham dish is traditionally made with Serrano ham, but tastes great with any thin sliced deli ham, chicken or turkey.
Native Caribbean Ingredients
The Arawaks and Caribs, two native tribes, originally occupied the Spanish influenced islands of The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Here are some of the native ingredients they included in their food.
The Arawaks and Caribs, two native tribes, originally occupied the Spanish influenced islands of The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Here are some of the native ingredients they included in their food.
African Ingredients
Beginning in the early 1600s the slave trade brought foods from West Africa to the islands. After the abolishment of slavery, laborers from India and China came to work in the fields and on plantations.
Beginning in the early 1600s the slave trade brought foods from West Africa to the islands. After the abolishment of slavery, laborers from India and China came to work in the fields and on plantations.
Turkey Stew
Turkey stew recipes are great dishes for using up leftover turkey from the holidays. Although, you do not have to use leftovers, you can use fresh turkey and serve this stew for any occasion.
Turkey stew recipes are great dishes for using up leftover turkey from the holidays. Although, you do not have to use leftovers, you can use fresh turkey and serve this stew for any occasion.
Latin Caribbean Food - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
Mango
Mango is a tropical fruit of the Mango tree. No one knows for sure what the exact origins of the mango are, but it is widely thought that it is native to the Asian continent. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Mango is a tropical fruit of the Mango tree. No one knows for sure what the exact origins of the mango are, but it is widely thought that it is native to the Asian continent. Definition and Pronunciation from the Latin Caribbean Food Glossary.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a grass originally from Southeast Asia. This is the plant from which sugar is made. Sugarcane definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
Sugarcane is a grass originally from Southeast Asia. This is the plant from which sugar is made. Sugarcane definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
yucca
About Latin Caribbean food pronunciation, glossary and description with photograph of yucca, also called cassava and manioc. Yucca definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
About Latin Caribbean food pronunciation, glossary and description with photograph of yucca, also called cassava and manioc. Yucca definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary.
Papaya
Papaya is native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It is now cultivated in most countries with a tropical climate, thanks to early explorers. Papaya definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary. Also called mamão, tree melon, fruta bomba, lechosa, pawpaw.
Papaya is native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It is now cultivated in most countries with a tropical climate, thanks to early explorers. Papaya definition and pronunciation in the Latin Caribbean Food glossary. Also called mamão, tree melon, fruta bomba, lechosa, pawpaw.
Latin and Mexican Ingredients
The proximity of the Caribbean to Mexico and South America encouraged trade between the native tribes. Here are some of the South American and Mexican ingredients they included in their food.
The proximity of the Caribbean to Mexico and South America encouraged trade between the native tribes. Here are some of the South American and Mexican ingredients they included in their food.
Gallician Soup
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.
Latin Caribbean Food - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
Calabaza
Calabaza, also called West Indian pumpkin, is a type of winter squash popular throughout the Caribbean as well as Central and South America.
Calabaza, also called West Indian pumpkin, is a type of winter squash popular throughout the Caribbean as well as Central and South America.
Latin Groceries Demystified
If you aren't familiar with Latin or Caribbean food, and would like a handy guide to take to the market or a restaurant, this is the book for you. Latin and Caribbean Grocery Stores Demystified by Linda Bladholm is a portable guidebook indentifying Latin and Caribbean produce, fruits, meats and more.
If you aren't familiar with Latin or Caribbean food, and would like a handy guide to take to the market or a restaurant, this is the book for you. Latin and Caribbean Grocery Stores Demystified by Linda Bladholm is a portable guidebook indentifying Latin and Caribbean produce, fruits, meats and more.
Latin Caribbean Food - TopPicks
An index of TopPicks for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
An index of TopPicks for the Latin Caribbean Food guide site.
Latin Recipes and Caribbean Recipes - Submit Your Latin and Caribbean Recipes
Submit Your Latin and Caribbean Recipes Do you have a special Latin or Caribbean recipe you would like
Submit Your Latin and Caribbean Recipes Do you have a special Latin or Caribbean recipe you would like