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"I came across a similar recipe but made with lamb called 'Arminian Lamb' I have adapted this and used chicken instead and because I think it is yummy have called it Chicken Yumbo in keeping with the Caribbean theme."

Ingredients: cumin, currants, olive oil...

"In Cuba, “arroz con pollo” has the same status of a national dish. But even among serious cooks, the rules for constructing it are changing. The freshly made pastes (adobo and recaito), as well as the flavor-intensive olives, capers, and pimientos, still define the dish. But without the lard and the salt pork that health-conscious modern cooks have..."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin...

"My daughter made this last night and had a taste and was pleasantly surprised! This is a great example of how bold Asian and Latin flavors can work well together. The orange and lime juice are in place of the rice vinegar = the acidic ingredient used in a Japanese ponzu dipping sauce. The hot, smoky chipotle chiles give it that extra kick! The avocado..."

Ingredients: cooking spray, fresh cilantro...

"I was always curious about the origins of the Junkanoo Festival and when I was checking it out I found this interesting recipe. I also found out that the festival not the rice, is named after a West Indian slave who was named John Canoe. They wear costumes and masks, long ago they were on stilts, and this way they can roam without being identified...."

Ingredients: cornstarch, sliced mushrooms...

"This is a tropical seasoned rice, using Jamaican Jerk seasoning and other spices for subtle spicy taste and aromatic. Kids love it. Wonderful served with baked fish or chicken, or cold with milk. Hubby likes it that way. You can add or decrease spices.
There is also additions for a show stopper salad."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, ground cardamom...