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"This is a dish from my childhood that has taken me years to recreate. I think I've finally done it. I can't go to family dinners without it! In Jamaica, we use Scotch Bonnet peppers but you can use as much or as little hot peppers as you like. Feel free to vary the combination of seasonings until you find the combination that makes your taste..."

Ingredients: dried breadcrumbs, eggs...

"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...

"I came about these not just tasty but pretty cubes when I was making mojitos. I went overboard squeezing limes and had 1 1/2 cups of juice left over so I tossed in lime and mint and walla! If you skip the sugar it will be very tangy the way I enjoy it.
Do use these in lemonade, juice, punch, ice teas, cocktails of choice........."

Ingredients: fresh lime juice, lime wedges...

"Here is a popular dessert in my family. It comes from Naparima Girls' High School cook book. The original calls for almonds which I found to be rather bland. I loved it with brazil nuts. I have also substituted walnuts as it's not everyday I come by brazil nuts. Use which ever are your favourite. The next time I make this I plan to use caramelized..."

Ingredients: brazil nuts, eggs, icing sugar...

"Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT5. From Clean Eating, May/June 2009 issue. This is a more complex mixture of Caribbean spices and ingredients than "knock-your-socks-off" hot peppers and "suicide-spicy" jerk chicken.
The preparation is geared toward advance preparation and freezing of the marinade and marinated chicken (for..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh ginger...

"So good on the hot summer days. Needs time in the freezer."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, lemon juice...

"This ultra-light, fluffy and refreshing recipe for Mango Mousse is sure to enliven your palette, while invigorating your senses. It's the perfect treat for a hot summer day."

Ingredients: confectioners' sugar, egg whites...

"This fabulous fruity sorbet makes a mouth-watering and refreshing finish to any meal. Time does not include freezing."

Ingredients: oranges, juice and zest of...

"Quick and tasty to make. A word of warning - be very carful not to add any extra alcohol - the alcohol won't freeze, so using too much will prevent the sherbet from setting. This calls for an ice cream maker; the time does not include freezing."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, lemon juice...

"Here's another recipe that takes me back to Bequia (although the recipe originally came from Bon Appetit!). Freezer time for the crust is not included nor is the chilling time for the pie."

Ingredients: cream of coconut, sweetened flaked coconut...

"You can use any fresh or frozen fruit that you enjoy most, and on a hot summer day, try a little coconut rum or spiced rum to add a little kick! I always chill my glasses in the freezer before i start to make this recipe and dip the rims in colored sugar to add color to the glasses."

Ingredients: coconut milk, coconut rum...

"This is a traditional Caribbean dish. Make some dumplings and add to the soup or try adding some diced ham just before serving. You can freeze this soup but do not boil when reheating or the texture will be changed"

Ingredients: coconut milk, scotch bonnet peppers...

"This is a make ahead recipe that you can freeze and use later when you expect guests or use today. It is really good. Adjust the heat to your liking!"

Ingredients: honeydew melon, kiwi fruits...

"When the days get really hot, this is very refreshing!! Low fat version."

Ingredients: diet 7-Up, lemon juice...