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Simple Cuban Black Beans & Rice in a Rice Cooker

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.…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2013
Advanced
5 votes
65067 views
CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

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…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
7 votes
113597 views
Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

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…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
5 votes
58860 views
Honey and Sea Salt Plantains

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…

Sean Kervin
Mar 2008
Advanced
3 votes
37664 views
Cuban Pork

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…

John Spottiswood
May 2010
Advanced
3 votes
20824 views
Hawaiian Chicken and Rice

Hawaiian Chicken and Rice

Easy prep chicken thighs baked in orange pineapple sauce. Serve over your favorite rice.

myra byanka
Mar 2016
Professional
3 votes
12719 views
Grilled Pork Chops with Caribbean Wet Rub

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…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2013
Advanced
4 votes
16179 views
Dutch West Indies Chicken Kebabs - Boka Dushi

Dutch West Indies Chicken Kebabs - Boka Dushi

This dish offers an amazing collage of flavors blending Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish and West African…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2014
Advanced
3 votes
12131 views
Spicy Cuban Ropa Vieja

Spicy Cuban Ropa Vieja

I wanted to serve a slightly more flavorful version of Ropa Vieja, the classic cuban beef dish, over black beans and rice for a friends'…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2016
Advanced
1 vote
7403 views
Black Beans and Rice

Black Beans and Rice

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

John Spottiswood
May 2010
Advanced
3 votes
9748 views
Cuban Style Curried Turkey

Cuban Style Curried Turkey

I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles. Leftovers are good mixed with scrambled…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
6834 views
Cayman Johnnycake

Cayman Johnnycake

An old staple recipe in Cayman is the johnnycake. Oh man, they're good. They're also mix-and-matchable. You can go savory or sweet by serving it…

Parsley Sage
Jun 2011
Beginner
1 vote
5312 views
Jamaican Chicken

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…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
5 votes
7211 views
Cuban Picadillo Taco with Refried Black Beans and Avocado Mash

Cuban Picadillo Taco with Refried Black Beans and Avocado Mash

What makes a taco Cuban? Try filling your tortilla shells with Cuban Picadillo, topped with refried black…

Cuban Cuisine
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4364 views
Papaya Pie

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,…

Parsley Sage
May 2011
Beginner
1 vote
4878 views