Category: Caribbean recipes

Jamaican Red Snapper with Escovitch
Caribbean recipes
Elena Gergis

Jamaican Fried Red Snapper with Escovitch

Jamaican fried red snapper with escovitch is bursting with rich Caribbean flavors and fried to golden perfection. The bright flavors of the escovitch pair perfectly with the spicy flavors of the fish.

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Arroz con pollo recipe
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Arroz con Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice)

Arroz con pollo is a staple in Latin + Caribbean cuisine made with savory yellow rice and chicken. Traditional Puerto Rican arroz con pollo is packed with flavor because the chicken and rice are cooked together in the same pot. It is one of my go to meals to cook for my family. This hearty one-pot meal is kid-friendly and stores well for leftovers the next day.

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Latin Sushi Recipe (Sushi Latino)
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Caribbean Sushi Recipe (Sushi Caribeño)

Caribbean Sushi is easily one of my favorite foods… ever! In this recipe I combine shrimp tempura with tropical ingredients like sweet plantains, and avocado for the ultimate fusion of Japanese and Caribbean flavors.

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Chopped cheese recipe
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Chopped Cheese (New York Bodega Recipe)

A chopped cheese sandwich can be found at bodegas across New York, especially in Hispanic neighborhoods. It is made with seasoned chopped meat, melted cheese and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and special sauce also known as bodega sauce. This New York City favorite is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Let’s dive in to this New York bodega recipe!

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Cuban-style black beans, easy recipe
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Puerto Rican Black Beans (Habichuelas Negras)

Puerto Rican-style black beans are the perfect companion to a bowl of white rice! Here is an easy recipe for making this traditional dish in a fraction of the time. I use canned beans to make the process much quicker and infuse the broth with sofrito, fresh herbs and spices for the most delicious beans you’ll ever taste!

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Caribbean recipes
Elena

Puerto Rican Coquito (Vegan Coconut Eggnog Recipe)

Puerto Rican coquito is a creamy holiday drink made with coconut milk, spices and rum. It is served chilled and is absolutely delicious. Along with a plate of arroz con gandules, pernil and pasteles, coquito is a staple during the holidays!

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Pavochon Puerto Rican Style Turkey
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Pavochón Puerto Rican Style Turkey

Pavochon is a Puerto Rican style turkey that is seasoned like lechon (roasted pork or pernil). Pavochon is the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite at every holiday celebration. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never eat turkey any other way!

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sofrito recipe
Caribbean recipes
Elena

Puerto Rican Sofrito

Puerto Rican sofrito is an aromatic blend of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices that is used as the base in most Caribbean and Latin American dishes.

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