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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...

"I found these in a magazine, and just had to try them. They are really different and very good! The kids were wild about these. Try adding a dab of pineapple, or apricot jam."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cream cheese...

"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...

"From the streets of El Salvador and Honduras, these are masa 'cakes' with a filling that is fried. The usual fillings are meat or cheese but there is no reason why beans etc could not be used."

Ingredients: pepper, ground cumin...

"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...

"This spicy Salvadoreno coleslaw is the traditional zesty topping for pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese). You can also try serving it with fish or black beans, inside burritos or on top of quesadillas."

Ingredients: cumin, distilled white vinegar...

"This is a little twist on the tradtional BLT Sandwich. I tried it for the first time tonight, and find it tastes wonderful. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to fit your taste."

Ingredients: hickory smoked bacon, lettuce...

"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...

"I spent a long time trying to find a blueberry muffin mix that had the right blend of spices, and was neither to heavy or to dry in texture (just like the wheat filled bakery versions). After some experimenting I ended up with this recipe which I think is the best I've tasted yet."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, xanthan gum...

"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...