Caribbean Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

Caribbean: Bacalao Fritters

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:53:37 +0000

Half pound of Bacalao (salted cod) Vegetable oil for frying Small onion finely diced ½ cup milk 1 egg Chili pepper minced to desired heat level! 1 tablespoon of butter Pinch of salt Pinch of baking powder 1 cup of flour 1 teaspoon annatto or saffron infused water Preparation: Soak cod in fresh Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Caribbean Smoked Ribs

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:19:46 +0000

4 full racks of pork side ribs with this Caribbean smoked ribs recipe you can adjust the number of racks of ribs as needed. 1 pound of wood smoking chips 1 tablespoon of salt Caribbean Spice Rub 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ tablespoon thyme ½ Continue Reading...

Caribbean Sausage Cheese Triangles

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:30:46 +0000

1 pound ground pork sausage 1 cup minced sweet onion 3 large garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced 1/2 pound (8 ounces) mushrooms, chopped into 1/2-inch dice 1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, finely minced (optional) 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp kosher salt Freshly ground pepper, Continue Reading...

Caribbean: St. John Crab Dip

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:59:22 +0000

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese ¾ cup mayonnaise ½ lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 1 pkg. frozen crab meat, or 2 cans 1 small onion, chopped 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped ¼ tsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. paprika parsley, for color Method: Drain crabmeat. Mix cheeses with mayonnaise until smooth. Add Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Cuban-Style Picadillo

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:54:25 +0000

1/4 cup olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 6 Turkish bay leaves 2 pounds ground beef (15 to 20 percent fat) 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup sliced drained pimiento-stuffed green olives (from 5-ounce jar) 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 1/2 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Cuban Black Bean Dip

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:48:01 +0000

1 cup Dried black beans, (or 16 oz. can of black beans) 2 tbl Chopped red onion 2 tbl balsamic vinegar 1 tbl Fresh orange juice 1 med clove of garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste Directions: Serve this low-fat pate with toasted pita triangles and sliced veggies. The dip can be stored in the Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Croquetas De Jamon (Ham Croquettes

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:43:32 +0000

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely minced onions 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cups hot milk Salt and black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 12 ounces finely chopped Spanish ham (Jamon Serrano) 2 eggs, mixed with 1 tablespoon water 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons flour Olive oil Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Empanada de Queso receta

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:29:09 +0000

1 pound flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound butter, chilled and cut into small cubes, plus 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 scant cup ice water 1 medium white onion, small dice 1 bunch spinach, chiffonade 3 cups coarsely grated manchego cheese 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Boniatos Fritos

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:21:48 +0000

Vegetable or peanut oil for frying 4 med Boniatos or American sweet potatoes or yams, peeled And cut into ¼-inch rounds salt to taste Directions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat ½ inch of oil to 375°F, or until a piece of potato sizzles when it touches the oil. Add as many Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Boliche Asado (Cuban Stuffed Pot Roast)

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:18:17 +0000

1 eye of round roast excess fat trimmed 4-5 lbs, about 4 x 9″ 1 cup sour orange juice **see note 1 tbl chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano 4 garlic cloves, peeled finely minced 1/2 lb smoked slab Bacon 3 oz chorizo Sausage 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed manzanilla olives 3 tbl Continue Reading...