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"This juicy chicken and tangy cream sauce are wonderful for lunch or supper. On the go? These are great warm or cold and make great lunch, picnic or beach fare! They are very portable when wrapped in foil. Perfect with fresh island fruit and a cold tropical drink!

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Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, flat bread...

"This is a strange combination, but trust me, it is very good! The story goes that Elena Ruz, a society young socialite for which the sandwich is named, would stop at this little all-night restaurant, El Carmelo, in Vedado neighborhood in Havana Cuba, after leaving the dance with her group of friends. She asked the waiter if he could fix her this sandwich..."

Ingredients: jam, cream cheese...

"Ground beef wrapped in crescents gets all spiced up, Jamaican style. Found this on the Pillsbury site recipe by Diane Joyce Phillips from Va. in the 2002 bake-off. We have them a lot down here and I like this crust better - no lard ! This is my first recipe I am at your mercy !"

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, curry powder...

"This will make your kitchen come alive with its garlicky, herby aromas. Use plenty of lime and cilantro, too! It's a two-step process; start it a day ahead, then serve with my Cuban black beans, or tucked into a sandwich or even a tortilla with the trimmings. Prep time includes overnight seasoning in refrigerator."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried thyme...

Ingredients: cinnamon, cooked turkey...

"These very rich and delicious layered bars are a big hit whenever I take them to a potluck or family gathering."

Ingredients: coconut, eggs, half-and-half...

"This is a really nice twist on the traditional banana bread."

Ingredients: dried apricots, eggs, salt...

"A moist, luscious banana bread with a touch of coconutty Malibu rum and a sprinkling of shredded coconut within! The original recipe is from the Sugar In The Raw website, but I changed it to add the Malibu rum, shredded coconut and allspice. As always, be sure that the bananas are REALLY ripe - the skins almost need to be black - and do not overmix..."

Ingredients: coconut, Cointreau liqueur...

"My husband and I have spent a fair amount of time in the Caribbean, especially the little island of Bequia. While there, we were introduced to coconut chips, which were served like a munchy mix during happy hour. A bit different, but they can be addictive. A hammer is helpful to crack open the baked coconut."

Ingredients: coconut, salt, butter...

"This is a simpler version of moros y cristianos (Moros Y Cristianos) with the same great flavors."

Ingredients: dried thyme, green bell peppers...

"My husband is an empanada freak, and his mom used to make them occasionally, but not often enough for his liking. Once we got together and he tried mine, he fell in love all over again and now has me making these at least once or twice a month. My son thinks these are fantastic too and they are big enough to fill him up at dinner time with just one..."

Ingredients: sofrito sauce, fresh garlic...

"Good with steaks, or as a side with a sandwich."

Ingredients: kiwi fruits, mangoes, radishes...

"These are scrumptious - so says 98% of the people here in South Florida! The best ones come from the street vendors. The Cubans don't need an excuse to make these, they are usually made after they've roasted a pig the night before or just because. I found two recipes that can be used, that resemble the pork roasts' seasonings of Cuba. They..."

Ingredients: French bread, Cuban bread...

"Delicious soft dough, a delightful pineapple-pecan filling. A hit at the pot-luck."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cream cheese...