 | The marinade of lime juice, cilantro and garlic makes this dish aromatic and tasty. | 12502 | |
| With protein-rich kidney beans and white rice, this dish is a complete vegetarian meal. | 5523 | |
| Serve these hot biscuits with any meal. | 9428 | |
| The marinated pork in these amazing sandwiches has a special spice rub and can be prepared in the crockpot or in the oven.
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| This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' Any fruit juice can be used. Serve chilled over ice, with fruit garnishes and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg. | 4245 | |
| Plantains are a type of banana that is a bit firmer and lower in sugar. They are a staple in tropical cooking and grow as far north as Florida and as far south as Brazil. This recipe makes for a delicious dessert with any type of meal. | 1305 | |
| Quinoa (pronounced keen-WAH) is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America, found in most health food stores. It is high in protein and fiber. | 2289 | |
| Cinnamon and lemon juice add a Central American flair to this banana bread. | 535 | |
| Curry powder, hot pepper sauce and thyme make these patties tasty for appetizers or main course. | 3878 | |
| This recipe was loosely inspired by a dish at the restaurant Al Forno in Providence, Rhode Island. Curry powder, cilantro and scotch bonnet chilies lend the chowder a West Indian accent. | 355 | |
| In Jamaica, the jerk method of food preparation involves seasoning meat with a sweet-hot secret mixture of peppers, tropical spices like cinnamon and allspice, rosemary and other savory herbs then slow grilling or roasting. This specially-created spice blend captures the tantalizing taste of the islands in just 35 minutes. | 377 | |
| A fudgy-rich pie flavored with chocolate, rum and coffee. Bakes to a brownie-like crust on top. | 5967 | |
| Let a fresh island breeze flow through through your kitchen. | 1261 | |
| The popular rum-and-mint cocktail from Cuba was the inspiration for this entrée. A last-minute spritz of grilled lime adds even more flavor. | 12431 | |
| Yuca is a root native to South America that is found in many traditional dishes. It is similar to a potato and often replaces potatoes in recipes. | 596 | |
| Made with the corn flour mix maseca, pork, cilantro and banana leaves, these tamales are authentic. | 2481 | |
| Pineapple and ginger add some tropical flavor to these carrots.
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| An easy side dish to throw together and a tasty way to make cabbage. | 273 | |
| Spicy jalapeno chili blends with ginger, sweet mango and banana for a truly Brazilian taste. Very easy to make and deliciously different. | 313 | |
| This roast has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy for a succulent meal with tons of fruity flavor! | 342 | |