Caribbean dinner party recipes

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.…

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…

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…

No-Bake Mango Pie

No-Bake Mango Pie is an easy recipe for a takeoff on the popular Cuban Mojito drink. It combines the flavors of lime and rum, using fresh squeezed…

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…

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'…

Grilled Cuban Chicken

Grilled Cuban Chicken is an easy (1) hour total time recipe for a delicious entree for your summer grilling options. Marinated chicken breasts are…

Tasty Jasmine Rice

A quick and easy receipe I came up with

Cuban Inspired Applewood Pork Skewers

Living in South Florida, Cuban inspiration abounds and I have one of my co-workers to thank for the idea behind…

Bahamas Lobster Salad

Fresh healthy seafood salad

Jerk Chicken

Juicy chicken with a taste of the carribean! Much better than the bottled stuff and it is healthy and figure friendly!

Cangrejitos (Filled Crescent Pastries)

Cuban mojito

The classic Cuban Mojito has a minty, slightly tart tang with a little punch from the rum.

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…