Appetizers & snacks, Caribbean Recetas

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Honey and Sea Salt Plantains

The humble plantain seems to be one of the most misunderstood fruits in the grocery aisle. Most people pass over these green bananas in favor of…

Geera(pork,chicken,neck, gizzard, shrimp)

This is a favorite in Trinidad and Tobago .This dish is usual cooked for parties as a cutters( appetizer).It…

Papaya Pie

I've mentioned before that Clark Kent and I volunteer with Cayman Wildlife Rescue. Every few weeks, we drive out to Savannah to clean the cages,…

Cuban Shrimp and Avocado Salad with tamarind sauce.

This Summer, try this high protein Cuban inspired salad that is delicious and nutritious.

Pollo Cubano

Marinated chicken braised in white wine and veggies. Serve with rice or other starchy vegetable. Yum!

Mango Lassi

I was puttering around the kitchen thinking about breakfast and the lovely mango eyeballing me from the counter when I decided the lassi recipe I…

Cuban Festival Calamari and Fritters with Mango Chilli Dipping Sauce

This recipe combines Cuban and Jamaican flavours in a super easy way for a…

Cangrejitos (Filled Crescent Pastries)

Mango and Red Pepper Salsa

The natural sweetness and tanginess of a mango is bliss, no added flavors are required if mango is used in any curry or salad. Mango and Red Pepper…

FLORA'S ACKEE AND SALT FISH

THIS RECIPE WAS SHARED BY MY LATE HUSBAND HE WAS FROM JAMAICA. THIS IS THEIR NATIONAL DISH AND IS USUALLY SERVED FOR BREAKFAST IT IS SO DELICIOUS

Swanky Panky

Gimistory is a storytelling festival held annually in Cayman. A different island district hosts each night and Clark Kent and I try to make it to…

Indo Jamaican Patties

A spicy blend of mushrooms and beef are packed inside a flaky pastry, making these appetizers hard to resist. The recipe is by Carol Nelson Brown of…

Callaoo,

This is a Sunday staple in Trinidad and Tobago. It is very rich and high in calories , as it is made with coconut milk made by blending the meat of…

Cuban Sandwich (Bocadilla de Cubano)

This is a traditional Cuban Sandwich, a popular dish to the natives of this communist state.