Patacones are fried green plantain slices that are served as a side dish with most meals in Costa Rica.
Caribbean Recipes
Here you will find a collection of Caribbean recipes for making dishes that transport you to the tropics. From drinks to mains, we have your cravings for Caribbean cuisine covered.
This region in and around the Caribbean sea consisting of Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and may other islands.
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This Caribbean coconut flan is silky, light, and refreshing. With a thin coat of caramel and shredded coconut on top, every bite is delectable.
Yuca con mojo is a side dish of tender, creamy cassava, drizzled with a citrus garlic sauce (mojo). It is one of the most traditional dishes of Cuban food.
Cuban picadillo is the perfect comfort food. A fragrant hash made with ground beef, tomato sauce, fried potatoes, raisins, and green olives.
Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert. This firm coconut and cinnamon infused pudding or custard is widely enjoyed at Christmas time.
Cuban chicken fricassee – tender chicken simmered in a robust tomato sauce – is the ultimate comfort food.
Switchel is a refreshing drink made from raw honey, ginger, and apple cider vinegar. It is quite hydrating, full of probiotics, and other health benefits.
Tender and juicy Cuban Mojo Pork brings robust flavor of garlic and bright citrus notes to this easy, slow cooker recipe.
Long simmering and deeply flavorful, black beans (frijoles negros) are the essential side dish to any Cuban meal. This easy recipe can be made up to a few days ahead of time to let the flavors really come together.
Made from ingredients you already have in your pantry, this Jamaican Jerk spice mix is easy to whip up whenever you are craving a taste of the Caribbean!
Broiled salmon gets an extra kick from Homemade Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, making this Jamaican Jerk Salmon recipe a simple weeknight meal.
Jamaican Rice and Peas (or Caribbean Red Beans and Coconut Rice) is an easy and flavorful side dish that brings a fun tropical flair to your meal.
Puerto Rican Pernil brings slow roasted pork to a whole new level with a robust garlic and oregano flavor and salty, crisp skin.
Rum and coconut milk give the Puerto Rican twist on eggnog a Caribbean flair. Smooth and creamy, this Coquito recipe is an easy drink to whip up for your holiday party guests!
Spicy, herby, and slightly sweet, transform your next cookout into an island affair with easy to make Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
Spicy, smoky and slightly sweet, this Jamaican jerk marinade is perfect for chicken, pork, fish and vegetables.
No need for an expensive spice mix or hard to find Scotch Bonnet peppers, this slow cooker Jerk Pork packs all the Jamaican flavor using spices you probably already have in your pantry.
A sweet and citrusy Cuban beverage made with fresh mint and white rum.