Caribbean recipes

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…

Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

These steaks are a treat and a great way to make an inexpensive cut of meat memorable. You can use bottom…

Pollo Cubano

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

Arroz Congrí

Arroz Congrí or Moros y Cristianos as it's also known is the national dish of Cuba, their version of the rice and beans. The "Moors" refer to the…

Grilled Pork Chops with Caribbean Wet Rub

We served these pork chops over black beans and rice. It was a great combination. We took the wet rub from a…

Simple Cuban Black Beans & Rice in a Rice Cooker

I've loved cuban black beans and rice ever since I lived in Weehawken, New Jersey and ate at the Unica Cafe.…

Caribbean Turkey Wings

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…

Blueberry Mojito

A refreshing variation on the traditional Mojito cocktail, using real blueberry juice for depth and flavor.

Cuban Pork

I adapted this recipe from a very popular cuban pork recipe on Allrecipes. I used boneless country style ribs instead of pork roast, because they…

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…

Mojo-Cuban Citrus Garlic Sauce

This is an adaped from a recipe by Steven Raichlen. Mojo is a traditional sauce for Cuban pit-roasted pork and palomilla (a thin steak cut from the…

Jamaican Chicken

Jerk chicken (and pork) is so famous in Jamaica, it's easy to forget that the island has other barbecued dishes. Among them is this incredibly…

Coconut Blondies

So there's a tropical wave disrupting my ever-flowing sun. 'Variable cloudiness and showers can be expected through tonight.' I got soaked…

Slow Cooker Cuban Black Beans

These beans are great as a main dish (serve with rice or tortillas) or on the side of your favorite Mexican entrees. They are happy to star in the…