Caribbean Recipes

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Caribbean: Masitas de cerdo

Caribbean: Masitas de cerdo

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 cup sour orange juice (or use 1/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil Place pork cubes in a self-sealing plastic bag; mix Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Jamaican rice and peas

Caribbean: Jamaican rice and peas

1 cup dried small red beans 2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups long-grain rice 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and finely diced 1 large clove garlic, finely minced 1 whole Scotch bonnet chile, or a 1-inch long whole     habañero or any other very hot whole chile pepper 1/2 teaspoon Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Jamaican jerk paste

Caribbean: Jamaican jerk paste

1 small white onion, peeled and quartered 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled 1 Scotch bonnet chile or a 1-inch long habañero,     stem removed, halved and seeded, or to taste 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Jamaican chicken with sweet potatoes

Caribbean: Jamaican chicken with sweet potatoes

8 skinless chicken thighs 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 cup canned, unsweetened pineapple chunks     (reserve the liquid) 2 bananas, cut into chunks 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts 2 tablespoons or Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Jamaican buns

Caribbean: Jamaican buns

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon rind 1 cup butter 3 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 cup raisins 1 1/4 cups shredded coconut 2 egg whites, lightly beaten Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Bananas baked  Jamaican beef patties with cream cheese

Caribbean: Bananas baked Jamaican beef patties with cream cheese

3 tablespoons butter or margarine 6 ripe but firm medium bananas, peeled and     cut lengthwise into halves 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat butter in skillet over medium heat until Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Rice and pigeon peas

Caribbean: Rice and pigeon peas

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded, de-ribbed and diced 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, drained 5 cups cold water 1 (16 ounce) can pigeon peas, drained 2 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Chicken in almond sauce

Caribbean: Chicken in almond sauce

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and minced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup blanched almonds 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces 3 large Roma tomatoes, diced 2 cups water 1 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: pineapple pie

Caribbean: pineapple pie

6 cups cut-up fresh pineapple (about 2 medium) 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons rum Pastry 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Place pineapple in large glass Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Spirit’s pepper sauce

Caribbean: Spirit’s pepper sauce

2 finger-length pieces Jamaican cinnamon bark 10 pimento (allspice) berries 10 whole black peppercorns 1*4 nutmeg, with mace 4 cinnamon leaves 4 pimento (allspice) leaves 6 red Scotch Bonnet peppers, finely diced 3 medium onions, finely diced 2 medium carrots, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, Continue Reading...

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