Caribbean recipes

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    Caribbean Snapper with Pepper Sauce

    • In the Caribbean, fish is often briefly marinated in lime juice and salt, then grilled and served with spicy pepper sauce. Scotch bonnet or...
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    Chicken Mango Skewers

    • A touch of Caribbean jerk-type seasoning and bright, sweet mango bring warmth to any winter gathering.
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    Classic Lobster

    • Fill large deep pot with enough salted water (1 tbsp/15 mL salt per 4 cups/1 L water) to completely cover lobsters; bring to full rolling boil...
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    Corkscrew Shrimp with Cajun Mayo

    • Cutting the shrimp in half lets them curl into attractive twists as well as makes the recipe go further. Serve with toothpicks and lemon wedges to...
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    Cuban Pork Roast with Mojo Crillo

    • If we close our eyes, the memories of mojo — citrus juice sauce spiked with garlic and cumin — drizzled over spit-roasted pork are as...
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    Ginger Beer

    • This nonalcoholic drink is a favourite of the Caribbean, where each cook seems to have his or her own recipe. This one, inspired by a recipe from A...
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    Grilled Curry Shrimp Soft Tacos

    • Garnish these Caribbean-inspired tacos with baked tortilla chips and low-fat sour cream. Serve any extra salsa on the side.
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    Island Chicken and Rice

    • Eating this tender chicken steeped in Caribbean flavour makes you feel like you're on an island vacation any time of the year. Serve with fresh...
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    Jamaican Beef Pepper Pot

    • There are as many variations of this chunky soup as there are kitchens in Jamaica. You may want to add more or less hot pepper sauce depending on...
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    Jerk Roast Pork

    • Jerk food is peppery with allspice. Several cuts of pork work well. Pork shoulder or roasts are moist and tasty but not as attractive as...
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    Nutty Coleslaw

    • A creamy salad balances hot flavours.
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    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Dark Rum Sauce

    • Pineapple cake and coffee make a nice ending to a tropical feast.
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    Rice and Black Beans

    • One pillar of Cuban cuisine is sofrito — onion, green pepper and garlic sauteed in olive oil. Here it lays the flavour base for a dish...
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    Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail

    • Our "From Cuba, with Love" menu in the April 2006 issue features a full lineup of Cuban-inspired dishes, including this fresh tropical appetizer.
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    Tostones

    • Like French fries, chunky crispy tostones are irresistible. Tostones are made with green plantains (cooking bananas), but ripe brown plantains,...
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    Tropical Fruit Pudding

    • This dessert is a tribute to the many desserts created by Cuban chefs. Serve with whipped cream spiked with rum.


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