Caribbean Recipes » Seasonal & Holiday Recipes

Caribbean: A Knockout Punch: Sorrel

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:59:43 +0000

4 hibiscus tea bags or 1 cup sorrel petals (available in Caribbean markets) 2 whole cloves 1 2 inch cinnamon stick ½ slice ginger, peeled ½ cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice In a large saucepan, combine tea bags or sorrel flowers, cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger and sugar with Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Sweet and Dandy: Black Cake

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:53:25 +0000

For the fruit mixture: 1 pound raisins 1 pound currants 1 pound prunes 1/2 pound candied cherries 1/4 pound mixed fruit peel 4 cups cherry brandy or cherry wine 4 cups dark rum 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise pods 1/2 vanilla bean For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 Continue Reading...

Caribbean Egg Nog Punch De Creme

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:44:21 +0000

6 eggs 1.4 litres (6 cups) evaporated milk 1-1/2 cans (397g/14 fl oz each) sweetened condensed milk 0.2 litres (3/4 cup) rum (Use Caribbean rum, NB Bacardi is not rum, in my opinion) 1/2 whole nutmeg grated 1 lime zest 8ml (1/2 tbs) Angostura bitters Directions Place the eggs and lime zest in a Continue Reading...

Caribbean Mahi Mahi Holiday Soup

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:38:28 +0000

2 pounds boneless Mahi Mahi, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 2 medium Onions, sliced ¼ cup Chives, chopped ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped 2 large Tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme 2 tablespoons fresh Lime Juice 1 tablespoon Golden Sun Tommy Bahama Rum 2 tablespoons Butter 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 Continue Reading...

Caribbean Holiday Shrimp

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:20:12 +0000

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 2 limes, juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 pounds large cooked shrimp, peeled, tails on 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro How to make Caribbean Continue Reading...

Traditional Caribbean Holiday Eggnog

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:12:15 +0000

4 egg yorlks 1 green lime rind Â¼ teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons brandy 4 cup fresh milk 1 small piece vanilla bean 1 small piece cinnamon stick Caribbean Eggnog Recipe Method: Beat the egg yolks with the lime rind adding the sugar gradually until well mixed. Remove lime rind and Continue Reading...

Caribbean Christmas Pudding

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:59:36 +0000

Â½ lb raisins Â½ lb currants Â½ lb prunes (cut) Â½ lb mixed peel Â¼ lb flour 1 gill milk Â½ lb sugar 6 ozs. cherries Â½ lb butter 2 gills brandy 6 eggs Â½ lb white bread crumbs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon almond essence 2 ozs. ground cashew nuts 6 ozs. Continue Reading...

Caribbean Christmas Ring

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:50:39 +0000

3 tablespoons vegetable shortening 2 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup softened butter 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream or plain nonfat yogurt 1 ripe banana, mashed 2 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Coquito (Puerto Rican Rum Eggnog)

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:26:11 +0000

2 15-ounce cans cream of coconut 2 14-ounce cans condensed milk 6 ounces white rum (use less if you like) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon coconut (or vanilla) extract Preparation: 1. Mix all ingredients in a blender. 2. Refrigerate for Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Bread Pudding (Pudín de Pan)

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:23:51 +0000

1/4 pound stale bread 2 cups hot milk 2 eggs (beaten) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter (melted) pinch of salt 1/2 cup raisins 4 1/2 teaspoons flour Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×9 or 8×8 baking pan and set aside. Remove and Continue Reading...