Caribbean Recipes

Side Dish Recipes

Caribbean: hearts of palm in tomato sauce

Caribbean: hearts of palm in tomato sauce

1 med. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 oz. fully cooked smoked ham, coarsely chopped (2/3 c.) 2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes with liquid 2 Tbsp. minced parsley 1 tsp. vinegar 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 (14 ounce) Continue Reading...

Caribbean: corn with okra and tomatoes

Caribbean: corn with okra and tomatoes

6 ears corn* 2 c. cut-up okra** 1/3 c. butter or butter-replacement 2 Tbsp. butter or butter-replacement 3 med. tomatoes, chopped 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Cut corn from cobs (about 4 c.). Cook and stir okra in 1/3 c. butter in 12-in. skillet over med. heat until tender, about Continue Reading...

Caribbean: conkies

Caribbean: conkies

3 c. grated coconut (1 large) 2 c. fresh corn flour 4 oz. raisins (optional) 6 oz. shortening 1/2 c. flour 3/4 pound brown sugar 3/4 pound pumpkin 1/2 pound sweet potato 1 c. milk 1 tsp. powdered cinnamon 1 tsp. grated nutmeg 1 tsp. almond essence 1 tsp. salt Grate coconut, pumpkin and sweet Continue Reading...

Caribbean: baked stuffed papayas

Caribbean: baked stuffed papayas

1 lb. ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 (12 ounce) papayas 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Cook and stir beef, onion and garlic in 10-in. skillet over med. heat until beef Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Green Beans Amandine

Caribbean: Green Beans Amandine

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed 1 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. white pepper Preparation: Trim beans and rinse. In heavy saucepan, place green beans in cold water to cover and bring to a Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Warm Beet Salad

Caribbean: Warm Beet Salad

1 lb. green beans 16 oz. can sliced beets, drained and sliced 3 Tbsp. orange juice 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. bottled roasted minced garlic 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. white pepper 1 cup garlic croutons 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 10 oz. Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Lime Ginger Salad Dressing

Caribbean: Lime Ginger Salad Dressing

6 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon lime peel 8 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation: In small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk thoroughly until combined. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 4 days. Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Pasta Crab Salad

Caribbean: Pasta Crab Salad

3 cups gemelli pasta 1/2 pound cooked lump crabmeat 2 mangoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups grape tomatoes 1/2 cup Lime Ginger Salad Dressing Preparation: Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well. Drizzle with Lime Ginger Salad Dressing and toss with remaining ingredients. Cover and Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate – Avocado and Tomato Salad

Caribbean: Ensalada de Aguacate y Tomate – Avocado and Tomato Salad

2 heads romaine or butterhead lettuce, rinsed 3 small avocados, peeled and sliced 4 large tomatoes, blanched, cooled, peeled and quartered 1/2 white onion, sliced into rings 1/3 cup Spanish or virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Yuca with Garlic Sauce (Yuca con Mojo)

Caribbean: Yuca with Garlic Sauce (Yuca con Mojo)

1 pound yucas (peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks) 1 to 2 large onions (thinly sliced) 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped) 6 garlic cloves (minced) 1/4 cup olive oil orange wedges for garnish Preparation: 1. Boil the yuca in salted water until tender, about 30 Continue Reading...

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