Fried Flying Fish and Cou Cou
Fried Flying Fish and Cou Cou is widely considered to be the National Dish of Barbados. This Bajan Recipe is made with breaded fillets of flying fish, a creole sauce, and a side of cou cou which is made with cornmeal and okra.
Bistec Encebollado ~ Steak and Onions
Bistec Encebollado is simply steak and onions. This Puerto Rican recipe is outstanding in flavor but also incredibly easy to make.
Moros y Cristianos ~ Rice and Black Beans
An iconic Cuban recipe of black beans and rice called Moros y Cristianos, or Arroz Congri, is made with long-grain rice, black beans, and fragrant spices.
Pollo Relleno Cubano ~ Cuban Stuffed Chicken
This Cuban recipe is ideal for family dinners or for an important event, however it must be taken into account that its preparation requires some time and care.
Sopa de Pollo con Fideos ~ Chicken Noodle Soup
Sopa de Pollo con Fideos or Chicken Noodle Soup is a Puerto Rican recipe that is common throughout the world but has its roots in Spanish cuisine.
Crème de Vie (Cuban Egg Nog) Recipe
Raise your glass of Crème de Vie and toast with us "El año que viene estamos en Cuba" or "Next year we’ll be in Cuba" if you don't speak Spanish.
Pastelitos de Guayaba Recipe
This Cuban recipe for Pastelitos de Guayaba is a flakey, sweet, and delicious puff pastry filled with cream cheese and guava. Some other traditional fillings are pineapple, and coconut.
Guanimes ~ Cornmeal Beef Dumplings
Guanimes is a Puerto Rican recipe for Cornmeal Beef Dumplings and is related to tamales, hallacas, and pasteles. It consists of a cornmeal masa that is stuffed with beef, and it is then wrapped in corn husks and boiled.
Igniting Taste Buds: The Fiery Fiesta of Hot ‘n Spicy Jamaican...
Jamaican Fried Chicken is like everything in Jamaica, Hot 'n Spicy. The pimento in the seasoning gives a strong, flavorful, aromatic taste to the chicken but it's the scotch bonnet pepper that brings the heat.
Leche de Coco Fresca ~ Fresh Coconut Milk
Leche de Coco Fresca is a Puerto Rician recipe for Fresh Coconut Milk. A good rule of thumb to remember is that 1 coconut will make 2 cups of Fresh Coconut Milk.
Authentic Cuban Garlic Chicken Recipe Straight from Havana
Bring the taste of Havana to your kitchen with this flavor-packed Cuban Garlic Chicken. Loaded with flavor, this Cuban recipe is always a favorite!!
Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe
These Puerto Rican Pasteles are simular to their Mexican cousin the Tamale. The Pastele is made with meat stuffing but unlike the Mexican Tamale, the masa is a yautía and plantain masa and is wrapped in banana leaves.
Puerto Rican Pernil (Roasted Pork) Recipe
In many Latin American countries, pernil (roasted pork) is prepared on various special occasions throughout the year. It is the main dish that accompanies the table during the Christmas celebrations.
Poulet Aux Noix ~ Chicken with Cashews
Chicken with Cashews or Poulet Aux Noix is a traditional Haitian recipe that features spicy chicken in a cashew sauce...
Jamaican Rice and Peas
Jamaican Rice and Peas or peas and rice is a traditional recipe within the West Indian Caribbean islands. The 'peas' are traditionally pigeon peas, but more often substituted with kidney beans, and the dish is frequently served with curry goat.
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.
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.
Sofrito Recipe from Cocina Criolla
Puerto Rican recipes usually start with Sofrito. It's the foundation of just about every soup, stew, or sauce in any Puerto Rican cookbook. Used as a base it's the first thing into the cooking pot or used as a topping on grilled meat and fish.
Cuban Ropa Vieja: Shredded Beef in a Rich Tomato Sauce
Dive deep into the heart of Cuban cuisine with the iconic Ropa Vieja - a luscious shredded beef dish simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Explore its roots, its variations, and its special connection to Santiago de Cuba in this captivating culinary journey.
Limber de Coco ~ Coconut Ice
Limber de Coco is similar to coconut Italian ices and is a refreshing Puerto Rican recipe for both kids and adults. You can make these in cups, small bowls, cupcake pan, or popsicle molds, or whatever you have on hand.
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This is the Puerto Rican Vegan Cookbook to give you all the flavor while transporting you to an abuela's kitchen or the quaintest of Mom & Pop shops.
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