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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pumpkin Flan
This recipe for pumpkin flan (flan de Calabaza) is prepared using West Indian pumpkin, which is a type of squash. Don't let that fool you, it is a sweet, smooth and delicious custard treat.
This recipe for pumpkin flan (flan de Calabaza) is prepared using West Indian pumpkin, which is a type of squash. Don't let that fool you, it is a sweet, smooth and delicious custard treat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sweet Potato Fritters
This sweet potato fritter (croquetas de batata )is an easy recipe for beginners and a hit with anyone who likes sweet potatoes. Make these small fried sweet potato rolls for an appetizer, party snack, or side dish.
This sweet potato fritter (croquetas de batata )is an easy recipe for beginners and a hit with anyone who likes sweet potatoes. Make these small fried sweet potato rolls for an appetizer, party snack, or side dish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bacalao
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
Bacalao is the Spanish term for dried salt cod.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Bread pudding (pudin de pan) has many variations. Here is a moist chocolate version of bread pudding.
Bread pudding (pudin de pan) has many variations. Here is a moist chocolate version of bread pudding.
Chicken Recipes
Here are the best chicken recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands, or Spanish speaking islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and The Dominican Republic.
Here are the best chicken recipes from the Latin Caribbean islands, or Spanish speaking islands of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and The Dominican Republic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Latin Caribbean Soup Recipes
Looking for a warm soup with a Latin twist? Even though the Caribbean is a warm tropical paradise, there is no shortage of soup recipes. Warm up on the next chilly day with one of the following soup recipes.
Looking for a warm soup with a Latin twist? Even though the Caribbean is a warm tropical paradise, there is no shortage of soup recipes. Warm up on the next chilly day with one of the following soup recipes.
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.
Mango Turnovers
Mango turnovers are a sweet treat that can be eaten as an after dinner dessert or afternoon snack with coffee. Or why not enjoy mango turnovers for breakfast?
Mango turnovers are a sweet treat that can be eaten as an after dinner dessert or afternoon snack with coffee. Or why not enjoy mango turnovers for breakfast?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pollo en Escabeche
This savory chicken dish is a Puerto Rican favorite. This dish calls for chicken cooked in a vinaigrette and olive oil sauce. The result is highly flavorful, savory chicken.
This savory chicken dish is a Puerto Rican favorite. This dish calls for chicken cooked in a vinaigrette and olive oil sauce. The result is highly flavorful, savory chicken.
Caribbean Sangria
Put simply, sangria is a wine punch. There are many variations on sangria recipes. Here is my Caribbean inspired sangria recipe.
Put simply, sangria is a wine punch. There are many variations on sangria recipes. Here is my Caribbean inspired sangria recipe.
Mi Abuela Coquito
Mi Abuela Coquito can be a real time savor for busy hosts during the holidays. You just chill, shake and pour. But, does the convenience factor win over the taste factor of your homemade mixed drinks?
Mi Abuela Coquito can be a real time savor for busy hosts during the holidays. You just chill, shake and pour. But, does the convenience factor win over the taste factor of your homemade mixed drinks?
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.
Viandas con Bacalao
Viandas con Bacalao is salted codfish mixed with tropical root vegetables. Viandas con Bacalao makes a nice low fat lunch or serve with rice for a full meal.
Viandas con Bacalao is salted codfish mixed with tropical root vegetables. Viandas con Bacalao makes a nice low fat lunch or serve with rice for a full meal.
Tostonera
A tostonera is a tool used to make tostones.
A tostonera is a tool used to make tostones.
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.
Plantain Cups
Fill these plantain cups with your favorite savory fillings.
Fill these plantain cups with your favorite savory fillings.
Tostobueno
Is the tostonbueno plantain press as good as it sounds or worth the price? Find out in this product review.
Is the tostonbueno plantain press as good as it sounds or worth the price? Find out in this product review.
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.
Cuban White Bean Soup
Cuban recipe for white bean soup that combines navy beans, pork and seasonings for a hearty bean soup.
Cuban recipe for white bean soup that combines navy beans, pork and seasonings for a hearty bean soup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fried Dessert Bananas
This fried dessert bananas with cheese recipe (Guineitos Fritos con Queso) is one way to prepare small dessert bananas.
This fried dessert bananas with cheese recipe (Guineitos Fritos con Queso) is one way to prepare small dessert bananas.
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.
Rum Selection Tips
Rum is unquestionably the drink of the Caribbean. Rum was a driving factor behind the Caribbean’s 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 Caribbean’s economy, history, and culture. When choosing rum, keep these tips in mind.
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.
Meringue Candy
Here is a simple, basic meringue candy recipe from the Latin islands of the Caribbean. Dress them up with a dusting of confectioner's sugar or cocoa powder.
Here is a simple, basic meringue candy recipe from the Latin islands of the Caribbean. Dress them up with a dusting of confectioner's sugar or cocoa powder.
Salted Codfish with Potatoes
This Salted Codfish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is easy to make. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
This Salted Codfish with Potatoes Recipe (Bacalao con Papas) is easy to make. It's also a good example of how foreign ingredients have found their way into local cuisine.
Churros
A churro is a fried-dough snack which originated in Spain.
A churro is a fried-dough snack which originated in Spain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meatballs with Potatoes
A favorite in Puerto Rico, this meatball and potato dish is very filling. Serve over white rice or pasta.
A favorite in Puerto Rico, this meatball and potato dish is very filling. Serve over white rice or pasta.
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.
Mango and Peach Freezer Jam
A sweet jam with tropical overtones. This peach and mango jam keeps in the refrigerator or freezer. Use on toast and biscuits, over icecream and in turnovers.
A sweet jam with tropical overtones. This peach and mango jam keeps in the refrigerator or freezer. Use on toast and biscuits, over icecream and in turnovers.
Learn to Cook Latin Caribbean Cuisine
Lessons in Latin Caribbean Cooking
Lessons in Latin Caribbean Cooking
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.
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.
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.
Coconut Chicken Filling
Serve this sweet but savory Coconut Chicken Toston Cup Filling by Chef Don Clark in fried plantain cups.
Serve this sweet but savory Coconut Chicken Toston Cup Filling by Chef Don Clark in fried plantain cups.
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.
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.
Rice Fritters
Here is a simple recipe for sweet rice fritters. Serve rice fritters for breakfast or as a snack. It's a great way for using up left over white rice.
Here is a simple recipe for sweet rice fritters. Serve rice fritters for breakfast or as a snack. It's a great way for using up left over white rice.
Green Pigeon Pea Soup
Green Pigeon Pea Soup (Sopa de Gandules) is a hearty flavorful soup to warm your body on a cold winter or rainy day.
Green Pigeon Pea Soup (Sopa de Gandules) is a hearty flavorful soup to warm your body on a cold winter or rainy day.
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.
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.
Where to buy Latin food
Where to buy Latin Caribbean food, ingredients or equipment.
Where to buy Latin Caribbean food, ingredients or equipment.
Pigeon Peas and Coconut
Pigeon peas and coconut originated from the Dominican Republic. It is a savory dish with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. It's great over white rice.
Pigeon peas and coconut originated from the Dominican Republic. It is a savory dish with a hint of sweetness from the coconut milk. It's great over white rice.
Green Beans in Vinaigrette
Here is a quick and easy cold green bean dish that uses fresh vegetables at the peak of the summer season. You can also use yellow wax beans in this dish.
Here is a quick and easy cold green bean dish that uses fresh vegetables at the peak of the summer season. You can also use yellow wax beans in this dish.
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.
Peach Mango Smoothie
Cool off with a cold peach and mango smoothie. This non-dairy smoothie recipe is perfect for a hot summer day. The peach and mango flavors go very well together
Cool off with a cold peach and mango smoothie. This non-dairy smoothie recipe is perfect for a hot summer day. The peach and mango flavors go very well together
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.
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.
Quick Beans
Here is a quick bean recipe for when you are in a hurry or forgot to soak dried beans overnight.
Here is a quick bean recipe for when you are in a hurry or forgot to soak dried beans overnight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Vegetarian Recipes
Delicious Latin vegetarian recipes from the Spanish speaking islands of the Caribbean.
Delicious Latin vegetarian recipes from the Spanish speaking islands of the Caribbean.
Spanish & European Ingredients
Christopher Columbus arrived in the area in 1492 and introduced sugarcane. It didn’t take long to discover that rum could be made from fermented cane juice. Bacardi Rum is a standard ingredient in many tropical refreshments. Other Europeans followed the Spain in colonizing the islands and brought with them their culinary trademarks.
Christopher Columbus arrived in the area in 1492 and introduced sugarcane. It didn’t take long to discover that rum could be made from fermented cane juice. Bacardi Rum is a standard ingredient in many tropical refreshments. Other Europeans followed the Spain in colonizing the islands and brought with them their culinary trademarks.
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.