

Strawberry Mojito 1
Make a fruity strawberry mojito with only a handful of fresh ingredients (and no special tools).

Planter’s Punch
If you like your Planter's Punch on the sweet side, add a splash of simple syrup to the shaker. A...


Rum Runner
One sip of a rum runner drink can trick you into thinking you’re enjoying an island paradise, especially if a...

Sausage and Bean Skillet with Crispy Plantains
I love a quick weeknight dinner, especially when the whole family loves it. This dish has tasty Caribbean flavors, and...

Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil
Imagine this: You're sitting on the beach, sun shining, waves crashing and a mojito in your hand when the most...
Jerk-Seasoned Air-Fryer Potatoes
As a spicy food lover, this is a simple way to enjoy the Jamaican jerk flavor profile in a meatless...

Instant Pot Cuban Chicken
I just love the flavors of Cuban food. With lots of citrus, garlic, cilantro and spices, it is something I...

Jamaican Oxtail
Jamaican oxtail is a dish that deserves all the love and adoration it gets. Enjoy a perfectly tender and flavorful...

Yuca Frita con Mojo
Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....

Air-Fryer Plantains
These air-fryer plantains are a healthier twist on the classic, delivering all the flavor and texture you love, just with...

Jamaican Cabbage and Saltfish
This Jamaican cabbage and saltfish recipe is a quick and healthy dish that feels like a slice of home. Perfect...

Air-Fryer Jamaican Beef Patties
My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years....
Jerk-Seasoned Meat Loaves
I wanted meat loaf but also something unique, so I decided to spice up my usual recipe by using Jamaican...
Cubano Macaroni Salad
One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...

Coconut Chicken Tenders with Creamy Caribbean Salsa
This coconut chicken tenders recipe is such a fun change of pace. The salsa's tropical flavor makes the dish fresh...

Portobello Ropa Vieja
I created this version of a Mexican favorite for my family using meaty portobello mushrooms to mimic meat. Serve with...

Passion Fruit Mojito
The classic mojito cocktail only gets better with the lemony, sweet-tart flavor of fresh passion fruit. You can strain out...

Jamaican Beef Patties
My mom was born in Jamaica and lived there until she moved to the United States during her university years....
Air-Fryer Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops
These sweet, spicy air-fryer pork chops can be thrown together in minutes, but they definitely don't taste that way. Served...


Cuban Sandwich Burgers
My mom would make these Cuban burgers when we would visit her in Florida. They are a take on the...

Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme
I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...

Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops
These Jamaican jerk pork chops with savory jerk seasoning and sweet peach preserves hit all the right notes. Crisp pepper...

Caribbean Chicken
This Caribbean chicken dish is a very simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients, but its flavor profile is quite complex.

Deep-Fried Cookies
My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...

Bahamian Peas & Rice
Ham, rice and veggies all in one bowl—so good on its own, but I often serve it up with deli...

Jamaican Barbecue Sauce
"Since visiting Jamaica, I've become a big fan of jerk chicken and fish," writes Lee Ann Odell from Boulder, Colorado.


Jamaican Beef Stew
Jamaican-style beef stew, a dish that's also called stew beef, is a rich braise of beef and vegetables in a...

White Jamaican
A tropical twist on the classic white Russian, my easy-to-drink cocktail blends flavors of coffee, vanilla and coconut.—Mark Brown, Irvine,...

Cuban-Style Pork Chops
These are like Cuban sandwiches without the bread, so they’re a bit more elegant. Let your family customize the chops...

Cuban Pork Wraps
Hot and juicy pork in tortillas may remind you of a Cuban sandwich with ham and cheese. We always include...
Pressure-Cooker Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I lived in Florida for a while and loved the pork served there, so I went about making it for...