Caribbean

Home-style Caribbean fare is often accompanied by coconut rice, a wonderful side dish to temper the heat of spicy food. Pair it with the spicy okra for a simple and satisfying vegetarian meal. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 35 min

Active time: 3 hr Start to finish: 4 hr

Brush this slightly sweet lime-scented sauce on shrimp or chicken before and during grilling. The recipe makes enough for 1 1/2 pounds of chicken or shrimp, with some left over to pass at the table.

Home cooking doesn't get any easier than this. So if you're serious about getting maximum flavor for a minimum amount of effort, this Cuban way of preparing chicken is for you. The onions and Mojito Marinade melt together into a tasty sauce that mingles well with some of our Perfect Rice.

(Salt Cod Fritters)

Rum and spices-classic Caribbean ingredients-also happen to be the classic ingredients in the traditional English steamed pudding. This lovely version of the Christmas dessert is from the Grand View Beach Hotel, Villa Point, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Begin preparing it at least one day before serving.

Sofrito is a sautéed vegetable mixture used as a seasoning in much of Latin America and the Caribbean. It typically contains garlic, onion, bell pepper, coriander, and sometimes tomatoes or ham, although the recipe varies among countries. In our version, we've omitted the oil normally used to cook the ingredients and instead simply puréed the vegetables. This recipe was created to accompany Grilled Citrus Salmon. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Offer your favorite corn bread along with the kebabs and salads.

The best smoothies are made with very ripe fruit. Mango, pineapple and banana team up with light coconut milk in this one.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Vanilla-Bean Cheesecake with Guava Topping .

This seasonal take on a Puerto Rican favorite adds pumpkin purée and a touch of warm spice for an autumnal flair.

A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.

Somewhere between a soup and stew, this spicy chicken bouyon is a family favorite.

With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.

This chicken stew seasoned with aromatic spices, tomato, and sofrito is ideal comfort for cold evenings.

This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.