Pan de Plátano Del Caribe ~ Caribbean Banana Bread
Although Banana Bread might have been invented in the United States it has been adopted by the Latino community. Here is a Caribbean recipe for Banana Bread with Coconut
Jamaican Pumpkin Pancakes
Jamaican Pumpkin Pancakes are a Jamaican recipe. Your family will love the flavors that come together to create these pancakes. It's just like a pumpkin pie topped with butter and maple syrup.
Cuban Style Bruschetta ~ Bruschetta Cubana
This Bruschetta Cubana appetizer is made on crisp toast with delicious tomato salsa. It's a Cuban recipe that fuses Cuban and Italian cuisine.
Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce
In Puerto Rico, it's very common to see street vendors selling fresh produce and bottles of pique (Puerto Rican hot sauce) hung from a string.
Limber de Mango ~ Mango Ice
This Limber de Mango is a simple adult Mango Ice treat made with mangos, heavy whipping cream, dark brown sugar, light corn syrup, and a splash of spiced rum.
Jamaican Rum Raisin Banana Bread
Rum raisin Banana Bread is full of flavor from the bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. But the most memorable part? The plump, rum-soaked raisins speckled throughout every slice.
Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe
Sofrito is the base for most Puerto Rican recipes, and this one is better than store-bought (difficult to find in the stores in the Western United States). This can be added to beans, rice, soups, stews, you name it.
Bacalaitos ~ Codfish Fritter
Bacalaítos are pancake-like codfish fritters, crisp on the outside and dense and chewy on the inside. These delicious codfish fritters recipe is a hit no matter the season.
Pina Colada Recipe
This piña colada is a sweet cocktail recipe made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice. It may be garnished with either a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, or both. There are two versions of the drink, both originating in Puerto Rico.
Tembleque ~ Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding
This Tembleque, a Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding recipe brings back so many memories of the days my family would vacation in Puerto Rico to see my relatives.
Coquito, the Puerto Rican Coconut Nog
Coquito meaning "Little Coconut" in Spanish is a traditional Christmas drink that originated in Puerto Rico. The coconut-based alcoholic beverage is similar to eggnog, sometimes being called the Puerto Rican Eggnog.
The Caribbean Sandwich
For Leo Morales, Cuban food is a passion. When he thinks of new things for the menu his mind will go to a million places. "I love thinking about new things for the menu," said Morales with a smile.