Island Spotlight -Anguilla....

[Vseward (Chef~V)]

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Welcome to The Island of Anguilla

Anguilla (prounounced Ann-GWIL-ah) or (like vanilla) is an island in the Britsh West Indies. This relatively flat island (16 miles long, 3 miles wide, and 35 square miles) is the most northerly of the leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. The capital city is The Valley and the official language is English. Anguilla has been an autonomous colony attached to the British Crown since gaining independence in 1976.

Anguilla is now known as one of the Caribbean's most sophisticated destinations with its renown up scale accomodations and array of eclectic, world-class restaurants. The atmosphere on the island is very safe and friendly. Add to this some of the most beautiful beaches in the world along with a variety of water sports, and you have a recipe for paradise.


Anguilla is just 11 miles from the island of St. Maarten - close enough for easy access, yet secluded enough to make it one of the world's most exclusive island destinations. Dubbed "tranquility wrapped in Blue", Anguilla is best known for its pristine white sand beaches - 33 in total and beautiful turquoise waters.

Have you ever visited Anguilla? Ever been there on Vacation? what types of foods did you enjoy. Share some of your recipes and experiences with us.

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Well, I am for ready for "Tranquility Wrapped in blue!" ~~ this is one beautiful island. Anguilla appears to be allusive, but certainly a place to wile away the hours in terms of relaxation.

Am looking forward to hearing more about this island! I hope someone can post some recipes....

[Vseward (Chef~V)]

I found my recipe YAY! here's one that a friend of mine makes....she got the recipe from a local in Anguilla. Anguillan Kebabs

[WizzyTheStick]

Is it okay to post links to Anguillan recipes that I found on the net as I really don't have the time to post them all to zaar?

[NcMysteryShopper]

Chef Vseward wrote:
I found my recipe YAY! here's one that a friend of mine makes....she got the recipe from a local in Anguilla. Anguillan Kebabs

I will be making these for sure!!!

[NcMysteryShopper]

de Roché wrote:
Is it okay to post links to Anguillan recipes that I found on the net as I really don't have the time to post them all to zaar?

Sure I would love to see them

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

NcMysteryShopper wrote:

de Roché wrote:
Is it okay to post links to Anguillan recipes that I found on the net as I really don't have the time to post them all to zaar?

Sure I would love to see them

Please! Please! de Roche'..................!!!!

[Vseward (Chef~V)]

Absolutely! I would have liked to see if we had any from Zaar, but maybe not this island.... hmm maybe next month's island spotlight....

[WizzyTheStick]

So here it is the link to Anguillan recipes
http://www.mycaribbean.com/article/archive/24/

Under restaurant recipes look for this one...Rasta Pasta!
http://www.mycaribbean.com/article/archive/101/

Simple dish but I just love the name

[WizzyTheStick]

The word Anguilla means eel. Here is an Anquillan recipe I found from my Carribean Association of Home Economics cookbook. The eel refered to here I suspect would be conger eel which is a marine variety. It is white with greenish brown spots. I myself have never actually eaten eel but I did have a close encounter with one rowing my grandfather's boat with my cousin. We 'borrowed' the boat and didn't notice the two live eels on the floor of the boat until we were a good distance from shore. My uncle had been fishing earlier and had stowed them in the water that slushes around in the boat bottom. Needless to say the terrified creatures let us know that they were very much alive.... The short story was that it was a long swim home

1/4 pint (140ml ) olive oil
2 tbsp wine vinegar
2 bay leaves plus more for skewering
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 lbs (908g) eel (large variety), Skinned and cut into 4 -inch (10cm) pieces

Mix oil and vinegar, 2 bay leaves, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs
Marinate the eel pieces in this mixture for about 3 hours, turning frequently
Place eel on skewere, alternating with bay leaves.
Place skewers, in a greased baking dish and bake in a moderate oven, 375 degrees for 30 mins, turning often and brushing with the remaining marinade while cooking.
Serves 4

[Sharon123]

This just posted:
Anguillan Barbecue Sauce

[Vseward (Chef~V)]

YAY, Sharon, thank you. Glad to see ya over here. "In honor" I love it