I'm having some girlfriends over and decided to do a Caribbean theme. Anyone have any good, easy recipe's they would like to share? Nothing too complicated and that takes alot of time. I can cook but don't want to spend all my time in the kitchen. I choose to spend most of it making painkillers and other various concoctions... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Amy

Walker's website: www.bvipirate.com has some really great, easy to use, recipes including a painkiller cake that my friends won't let me into their homes without. I've also found some good recipes on www.caribbeanchoice.com

On the east coast, you probably have easier access to conch than us left coasters. On my last trip to Key West, I arranged for a shipment to California, and I've been trying out different recipes ever since. The Caribbean Choice recipe for conch chowder is easy to prepare in advance and quite tasty IMHO.

Amy email Cuz Robin at crc@vom.com for the "Palm's Delight" Ginger Wine Chicken recipe..she got it from the creator..Warren McKenna who made it at " Skyworld" when Iona, who now owns " Palms", was the chef..I guarantee that will be a HUGE hit..

I would marinate some shrimp, put on screwers and cook it on the BBQ. Serve with some rice and beans and cole slaw. Simple but delicious.

Can I come over?????? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Banana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Banana.gif" alt="" />

On Walker's website www.bvipirate.com, the recipe for Corn Salad from Neptune's Treasure is always a hit at any party I take it to! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/hungry.gif" alt="" />

Try the recipe forum here on TTOL

Hey, Amy, we have a RECIPES forum now!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Guess where we are now!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Make some pigeon pea rice and a roti! Can't go wrong with that! What time shall I be there? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/hungry.gif" alt="" />

Patacone (Fried Plantains)

Fry plantines in oil until golden brown. Take out and place on plate with wax paper on top. Mash plantines down with your hand until they are somewhat flat. Place back in oil and fry until edges are golden brown.

Serve with salty white cheese or serve on sliced fresh mango with lime mayo.

Best if served hot but great served cold.

also good with a small slice of Prosuttio on top! not really caribbean, but realy tasty!

Oh, that does sound good. Going to try that.

We also use as a great desert. Instead of putting back in oil after flattening, put in browned butter and cook until edges are browned, sprinkle with raw sugar and a GOOD (or two or three) splash of rum. When the pan settles down, add diced fresh pineapple and mango. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve over vanilla bean ice cream.

I made this for a Caribbean Dinner Party and it was wonderful!! www.Epicurious.com

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN WITH CINNAMON- AND HONEY-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES


1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon allspice berries, ground in spice mill
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 Scotch bonnet chile or habanero chile, seeded, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 whole chicken leg-thigh pieces (about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Sweet potatoes
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
Mango chutney

For chicken:
Place onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground allspice, chopped fresh ginger, chopped fresh thyme, salt, ground black pepper, seeded and minced chile, cinnamon, and nutmeg in processor. Purée marinade until coarse paste forms. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to chicken in bag and seal. Turn chicken to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken pieces, with marinade still clinging to chicken, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush chicken with oil. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, for sweet potatoes:
Spray another rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Whisk butter, honey, lime juice, and ground cinnamon in large bowl. Add potato slices; toss to coat. Arrange potato slices in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake potatoes alongside chicken until tender, about 25 minutes. Serve chicken with potatoes, passing mango chutney separately.



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For some good Caribbean flava.....check out these sites! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

* http://www.islandflave.com
* http://www.westindiandining.com
* http://www.adventures-in-motherhood.com/


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Thanks everyone! And I guess I should pay more attention to the forums now. I didn't know we had a recipe forum....

It's not your fault....it really isn't in the best location. MHO <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />


<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> Contessa

Well, gee, it's right under the People Talk forums on the main forum page, and that's where recipes were posted before. Those who think they can do it better should try it sometime.