Quick and easy 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!

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.…

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…

Blueberry Mojito

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

Black Beans and Rice

A Cuban classic, this goes perfectly with all pork dishes, and also with poultry and fish.

Cayman Style Fish

Traditional Caymanian style fried fish

Captain Crunch Shrimp with Caribbean Lime Sauce

Large shrimp, fried in Captain Crunch cereal. An excellent alternative for those that don't like the texture…

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…

Cangrejitos (Filled Crescent Pastries)

Caribbean Curry Chicken

Caribbean Curry Chicken

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…