Tasty Jasmine Rice by carie james- dolabaille

A quick and easy receipe I came up with

Jamaican Pepperpot Soup by RecipeKing

Jamaican Pepperpot Soup is usually a long-simmered preparation made with tough cuts of meat and vegetables. This version uses quick-cooking sirloin instead. It takes only 40 minutes to make from start to finish. This is a delicious creamy and spicy soup. Ingredients include: Onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, okra, scallions chile…

Cuban Inspired Applewood Pork Skewers by Robyn Medlin

Living in South Florida, Cuban inspiration abounds and I have one of my co-workers to thank for the idea behind these skewers. The pork shoulder meat is readily available in Latin supermarkets because it is traditionally used in the dish Masas de Cerdo Fritas (fried pork chunks). In addition to the meat selection, the cilantro, lime,…

Kid friendly Picadillo by Healthy Mamma

Picadillo is a classic Cuban dish of gound beef, onions, peppers and green olives. You can make it kid friendly and a little healthier by adding kid favored veggies and brown rice.

Cuban Shrimp and Avocado Salad with tamarind sauce. by Cuban Cuisine

This Summer, try this high protein Cuban inspired salad that is delicious and nutritious.

PINA COLADA banana ICE-CREAM - CURACAO inspired by Foodessa

Inspired by the Pina Colada drink: rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Add some banana to liven up your taste buds in this delicious frozen treat. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2015/07/pina-colada-banana-ice-cream-curacao.html

Tostones ol' Cuban way by TinaTilapis

Fried green plantains.

Died-and-Gone-to-Heaven Jamaican Curry Powder by Kathleen Scott

The sweet, rich, rising aroma and complex weave of warmth and depth, like a smell-taste tapestry, could lead a person to part ways with the world happy. I started on this curry trail the first time a local goat farmer brought his free-range meat to the Farmer's Market. I love the Farmer's Market and the people who put their…

Mojo Chicken Breast by Bob Vincent

This is a quick and tasty grilled chicken dish. The use of Cuban Mojo sauce perks up a boneless skinless chick breast. Use whatever spices you like to season the chicken before grilling. I chose a combination of Pasilla pepper, cumin, garlic pepper and salt. I served the chicken with a strawberry jicama salsa, baked plantains,…

Pollo Cubano by myra byanka

Marinated chicken braised in white wine and veggies. Serve with rice or other starchy vegetable. Yum!

Jerk Chicken by Jennifer Sikora

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

Jerk Pork Chops by Parsley Sage

Cayman style jerk pork chops

Grilled Jerk Chicken by Monet

Coconut Blondies by Parsley Sage

So there's a tropical wave disrupting my ever-flowing sun. 'Variable cloudiness and showers can be expected through tonight.' I got soaked sprinting to my spinning class. Aren't wet socks the worst? Despite the soggy socks, I'm actually happy to see the rain. My poor aloe vera plants have curled up, my hibiscus blossoms are droopy…

Creamy Curried Sweet Potato Soup by Vicki S Challancin

This delicious and easy recipe comes from The Essential New York Times Cookbook by Amanda Hesser. A good quality curry powder could be substituted for the individual spices.