World Cuisines

Caribbean Cuisine Guides

Curious about the cuisines of the Caribbean? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Caribbean food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.
Cuban Cuisine Guides
A plate of Cuban-style pollo a la plancha topped with caramelied onions, and served with white rice, black beans, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo Recipe
A blue ceramic plate with picadillo, white rice, and black beans.
Cuban Picadillo Recipe
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Ropa Vieja Recipe
Jamaican Cuisine Guides
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The History of Hibiscus Drinks in the African Diaspora
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Finding Jamaica in Upstate New York
Bowl of brown stew chicken and rice and peas
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge With Coconut and Condensed Milks Recipe
Puerto Rican Cuisine Guides
Small bowl of Puerto Rican sofrito next to rice on a plate.
Puerto Rican Sofrito From Scratch Recipe
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Rompope and Coquito: Holiday Drinks from Mexico and Puerto Rico
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Slow-Cooker Puerto Rican Pernil With Pique Criollo Recipe
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Pernil Recipe | Grilling
Caribbean Recipes
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Ackee and Saltfish Recipe
A plate of Cuban-style pollo a la plancha topped with caramelied onions, and served with white rice, black beans, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe
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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Recipe
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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge With Coconut and Condensed Milks Recipe
More Caribbean Cuisine Guides
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo
Cuban-Style Roast Pork Shoulder With Mojo Recipe
A blue ceramic plate with picadillo, white rice, and black beans.
Cuban Picadillo Recipe
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Ropa Vieja Recipe
A small dish of mojo sauce next to some tostones.
Mojo Sauce Recipe | Sauced
Cuban sandwiches
Cuban Sandwiches Recipe
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Cuban Black Beans and Rice Recipe
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Cuban Beef Casserole with Black Beans and Cumin Rice Recipe
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Ropa Vieja the Easier, One-Pot Way
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Cuban Fritas (Seasoned Cheeseburgers With Shoestring Potatoes and Spicy Sauce) Recipe
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Weekend Baking Project: Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos
Guyanese pepperpot and plaited bread.
Guyanese Pepperpot
Bowl of brown stew chicken and rice and peas
Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken
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Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink Recipe
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Curried Jamaican Beef Patties Recipe
Jamaican Beef Stew in a bowl with white rice and green onions sprinkled on top
Jamaican Beef Stew With Rice Recipe
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Jamaican Chicken Curry Recipe
Platter of grilled jerk chicken
Spicy Grilled Jerk Chicken Recipe
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Coco Bread Recipe
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Jamaican Beef Tacos With Tropical Slaw Recipe
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Hellfire Jerk Chicken With Rummy Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Goat curry
Jamaican Goat Curry Recipe
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Sunday Supper: Curried Jamaican Beef Patties
Small bowl of Puerto Rican sofrito next to rice on a plate.
Puerto Rican Sofrito From Scratch Recipe
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Rompope and Coquito: Holiday Drinks from Mexico and Puerto Rico
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Slow-Cooker Puerto Rican Pernil With Pique Criollo Recipe
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Pernil Recipe | Grilling
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Mint Mojo (Puerto Rican-style Garlic Sauce with Mint) Recipe
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Pastelón (Sweet Plantain 'Lasagna') with Radish Salsa Recipe
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Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge With Coconut and Condensed Milks Recipe
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Cuban Medianoche Sandwich Recipe
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Sheet-Pan Cuban Sandwiches Recipe
Fried Yuca with Spicy Mayo
Latin American Cuisine: How To Make Fried Yuca
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Maduros with Mint Mojo (Fried Ripe Plantains with Garlic and Mint Sauce) Recipe
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Fried Plantain Chips Recipe
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Buñuelos de Yuca y Queso (Yuca and Cheese Fritters) Recipe
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Pollo Campero–Seasoned Fried Plantain Chips Recipe