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Category Archives: Chefs Of The Caribbean Recipes

Papaya Smoothie (Batida de Lechosa)

A batida de lechosa will keep you nice and cool on a hot day, and may also become a favorite summer dessert. Ingredients 1 large ripe papaya (about 4 cups chopped) 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup crushed ice Lime wedges, for garnish Directions Gather the ingredients. Peel the papaya using a knife […]

Caribbean Rum Zing

Enjoy this sweet rum drink for #NationalRumDay Ingredients 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice 1 ½ cups guava nectar 1 cup amber rum 2 cups ice cubes 1 ½ cups cold ginger ale  Splash of grenadine Freshly grated nutmeg Directions In a large pitcher, combine the orange juice with the guava nectar and rum. Add the ice and […]

Cuban Sandwich (Cubano Sandwich)

Ingredients 1 loaf Cuban bread 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons yellow mustard or to taste 1 pound roast pork Use my Pernil Recipe for this, or use Pulled Pork or pork tenderloin 1 pound sliced ham glazed ham is great, or your favorite deli ham 4 ounces Swiss cheese or more to your preference 4 ounces sliced dill pickles or to taste Instructions Slice the bread in half lengthwise. Butter the bottom half with […]

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