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"Ay Caramba, these are good!"

Ingredients: cumin powder, green peppers...

"This is a variation of a cuban dish. The balsamic vinegar gives it an exceptional flavor!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, garlic...

"The peas in this aren't really peas at all, but red beans. It is customary in the Caribbean to refer to beans as "peas". This recipe uses coconut cream, but the flavor is mild and not overpowering--just enough to give a hint of island flavor. The scotch bonnet is not as fiery as you'd think as well, since it is added whole and not..."

Ingredients: dried red beans, ground allspice...

"I adapted this from "500 Fat Free Recipes". I make this a lot when I'm hungry and have no idea what to fix. I cook the rice while making the beans and then throw it all together."

Ingredients: cooking spray, garlic, onions...

"Picked this one up on a recipe card at the seafood department of our local supermarket. Please note that prep. time includes marinating time!"

Ingredients: shrimp, dried rosemary...

"This is more a technique than a recipe per se. However, if you love the taste of fried sweet plantains but don't want all the fat, this is the way to go. For those less familiar with plantains, they would best be described as a cooking banana. These pair well with almost and Caribbean entree. For the best results, make sure you have a really..."

Ingredients: cooking spray, water...

"Serve these beans hot with steamed rice or torillas, or use them in Spinach and Bean Quesadillas. They may be frozen in airtight containers for future use."

Ingredients: coriander, cumin...

"one of my favorite dishes when in jamaica. and this from someone who doesn't normally like hot cereals."

Ingredients: cinnamon, condensed milk, milk...

Ingredients: garlic, long grain rice...

"I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"Chick peas are my favorite beans. If you like them too, you might want to try this fast and easy Caribbean recipe. Altered slightly to suit my BF's preferences. Update: Original recipe called for 2 tablespoons curry powder. I reduced that to 1 tablespoon but suggest that you add 1-3 teaspoons more, according to taste. Due to a reviewer's..."

Ingredients: curry powder, hot pepper sauce...

"This is a staple of Cuba and of course, now of Miami. When you are preparing this recipe be sure to remove any "woody" parts from the center. You can use the frozen yucca or cassava, in place of the fresh. Just follow the package directions but add salt and lime juice to either."

Ingredients: yucca root, fresh lemon juice...

"A Cuban-American friend of mine in Jersey City got this off of a website dedicated to Cuban cuisine....it's been a year since I made this, but intend to try it again, it was so delicious. You try it and let me know. It's more convenient to use cooked (not canned!) shrimp. You can also use half-crab and half-shrimp or lobster as well! Enjoy!..."

Ingredients: shrimp, green peppers...

"This recipe was found in the "Cooking Light" magazine. If you enjoy tomatillos, you will enjoy this."

Ingredients: fresh cilantro, garlic...