Caribbean Recipes

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Caribbean: Great Key Lime Pie

Caribbean: Great Key Lime Pie

1 (12.3 ounces) package mori-nu firm silken tofu (I use lite) 8 ounces soy cream cheese 1/2 cup key lime juice 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime rind 2 (4 ounces) packages mori-nu mates vanilla pudding mix (must be this brand–it’s made to go with the tofu) 1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Cream Cheese Bananas Celeste

Caribbean: Cream Cheese Bananas Celeste

3 ripe but firm bananas, peeled cut in two,then in half again,lengthwise 1 (3 ounces) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 tablespoon dark rum 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Combine cream cheese, brown sugar, whipping cream, rum and cinnamon Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Black Beans and Rice II

Caribbean: Black Beans and Rice II

cooking spray 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 sweet green peppers or sweet red peppers, seeded & diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked black beans, drained 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate 2 medium tomatoes, chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Black Beans and Barley

Caribbean: Black Beans and Barley

2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium Onion, chopped 1-2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup pearl barley 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 tablespoon fresh Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Pimientos Rellenos (Puerto Rico)

Caribbean: Pimientos Rellenos (Puerto Rico)

8 medium red or green peppers 2 eggs Flour (for frying the peppers) Crisco oil The Filling: Use My Basic Meat Filling Recipe The Sauce: 1 small yellow or purple onion (chopped) 2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce 2 garlic cloves (a pilonazo) 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 small tomato Fresh chopped cilantro (to your Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Mofongo de Pana (Puerto Rico)

Caribbean: Mofongo de Pana (Puerto Rico)

1 large breadfruit 1/2 lb. pork cracklings 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp. olive oil Canola oil Directions Peel the breadfruit completely and cut it diagonally in 1 inch thick slices. Place the breadfruit in a bowel with 1 tablespoon of salt and water for about 15 minutes. Place on paper towels to drain Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Ensalada de Bacalo (Puerto Rico)

Caribbean: Ensalada de Bacalo (Puerto Rico)

1 lb. bacalao 1 medium onion (minced) 2 medium potatoes 2 aguacates (avocados) 2 chayotes 1 diced tomato 4 hard boiled eggs (sliced) A sprinkle of “peppa” (pepper) Salad dressing* (see below for this) Directions Start by boling the cod fish and change the water at least 2 Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Batatas Asadas (Puerto Rico)

Caribbean: Batatas Asadas (Puerto Rico)

1 large sweet potato Spray Liquid Butter* Directions There is two ways to bake this sweet potato. Place the sweet potato on a baking dish and cook in the oven for 35-45 minutes until soft. Spray some butter and enjoy!!! In a hurry? Wrap the sweet potato in a wet paper towel and cook in the Continue Reading...

Caribbean: Amarillos al Horno (Puerto Rico)

Caribbean: Amarillos al Horno (Puerto Rico)

3 Yellow plantain bananas Butter or spray butter Directions There are two ways to bake the yellow plantains. Place the yellow plantains on a baking dish and cook in the oven for 35-45 minutes until soft. Spray some butter and enjoy!!! In a hurry? Wrap the yellow plantains in a wet paper towel and Continue Reading...

Caribbean Rice

Caribbean Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups of hot cooked rice 2 tablespoon of mango chutney 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger 1/2 cup of chopped red pepper 1/3 cup of sliced green onions 1/2 cup of slivered almonds, toasted 11 ounce canned mandarin oranges, drained 8 ounces canned crushed pineapple, drained 1/1 cup of Continue Reading...

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