A Taste of the Tropics

A Taste of the Tropics

Author: Jay Solomon

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781580085021

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Travelling along the Equator with utensils in hand, chef and restaurateur Jay Solomon takes a journey through Cuba and Aruba to Hawaii and Indonesia, sharing his visions of paradise along the way. In his 145 recipes, he combines fruits and vegetables with spices, peppers, fish and piquant sauces.


A Taste of Paradise

A Taste of Paradise

Author: Susana Lewis

Publisher: Psy Press

Published: 2012-03-24

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1938318005

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A Taste of Paradise is a guide to the preparation of delicious, easy to prepare foods with rich and authentic Caribbean flavors. These traditional foods form a natural, healthful diet with meals that are highly flavored and satisfying. The book provides over 200 traditional recipes for great tasting foods, many prepared with coconut cream. This book is more than an encyclopedia of traditional Dominican dishes. It explains how to prepare dishes, the selection and storage of tropical fruit, how to prepare plantains and cassava for cooking and how to obtain the most health benefit from foods. For example, it gives secrets on how to cook beans that are smooth and creamy and which avoid the formation of excess intestinal gas. This book was co-authored by a medical doctor board certified in preventive medicine


Taste the Islands

Taste the Islands

Author: Hugh Sinclair

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813066165

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Enjoy a fun and delicious journey through the Caribbean in this vibrant collection of gourmet and home-style recipes. Hugh Sinclair and Cynthia Verna, known as "Chef Irie" and "Chef Thia" on their television show Taste the Islands, introduce ingredients and flavors that open windows into the region's many cultures. Sinclair and Verna share their own recipes as well as traditional island favorites. Starting with "stop gap" snacks like fritters made from malanga root and continuing through desserts and cocktails, they include refreshing salads like pineapple pepper slaw, soups with "a healthy dose of soul" made with bases such as calabaza pumpkin or black beans, and main dishes such as curried goat or mussels chorizo in mango coconut sauce. From the authors' home nations of Jamaica and Haiti to St. Lucia, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, the communities represented in these dishes have deep histories. The recipes feature both native and colonial food traditions that have been passed down for generations and showcase African, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences. Sinclair and Verna also incorporate tastes and techniques from their international travels, capturing the eclectic variety of Caribbean cuisine today. Filled with colorful photographs and infused with the joy of two expert chefs celebrating the foods that are closest to their hearts, Taste the Islands brings the places, histories, and rhythms of the Caribbean into your home kitchen.


Island Cooking

Island Cooking

Author: Dunstan A. Harris

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780895944009

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Spicy, easy to prepare, and full of surprises, Caribbean food is catching the fancy of American palates. In this comprehensive collection of of over 250 recipes, the reader can create exciting meals with a calypso beat.


The Real Taste of Jamaica

The Real Taste of Jamaica

Author: Enid Donaldson

Publisher:

Published: 2001-07-30

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9789766370213

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The Real Taste of Jamaica takes food lovers and cooks the world over into Jamaican homes, kitchen and restaurants to sample the full range of native cuisine prepared by local housewives, cooks, restaurateurs and roadside 'jerkies'. Enid Donaldson presents her dishes with flair and imagination, delicately spiced and flavoured with curry, scotch bonnet peppers, jerk sauce, pimento, nutmeg, rum and a dash of typical Jamaican humour. 'Stamp and Go', 'Dip and Fall Back', 'Mannish Water' and 'Matrimony' conjure up images that do not disappoint when tasted. Traditional recipes are included for those who would like to recapture childhood memories. The section, 'Ole Time Someting', contributed by noted journalist and talk-show host Barbara Gloudon, captures the memories and magic of Jamaica kitchens and homes of yesteryear. 'Out of Many, One Pot' aptly describes Jamaica's culinary motto, capturing the rich and exciting blend of Native Indian, Spanish, British, African, East Indian, Chinese, Jewish and Lebanese cuisines.


Spice Journeys

Spice Journeys

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-07-08

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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#### Spice Journeys Embark on a Global Culinary Adventure Dive into the vibrant world of spices with "Spice Journeys," your ultimate guide to transforming everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. This captivating eBook takes you on an aromatic odyssey through the kitchens of the world, revealing the secrets behind the most flavorful meaty dishes and exotic spice blends. Discover the essence of spices and their pivotal role in culinary history. Build an impressive spice collection and master the art of selecting and balancing flavors to create mouth-watering meaty masterpieces. Whether you're new to cooking or an experienced chef, "Spice Journeys" offers insights and techniques that will elevate your culinary skills. ### What You'll Uncover Inside **Understanding Meaty Dishes** Learn the fundamentals of meat selection and cooking methods. Discover how to enhance your dishes with perfect spice pairings. **The Art of Spice Blending** Create your own unique spice blends and explore classic combinations from around the globe. Understand how to pair these blends with different types of meat for unparalleled flavor. **Regional Spice Adventures** Travel through North Africa, India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, East Asia, and Europe. Each region introduces its signature spices, unique dishes, and practical tips for bringing these flavors to your kitchen. **Fusion Techniques** Blend traditional and modern flavors with innovative global spice mixes. Experiment with fusion dishes that will amaze your guests. **Health Benefits** Understand the nutritional advantages of spices and learn how to incorporate them into your daily meals for both flavor and health benefits. **Spice Sourcing and Storage** Get tips on finding authentic spices, storing them properly, and even growing your own spice herbs to ensure peak freshness and potency. **Future Trends** Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging spice trends and innovative uses in meat cookery. **Signature Recipes** Dive into a collection of essential spicy meat dishes and special recipes for every occasion, each designed to showcase your newfound spice expertise. Embark on this aromatic journey and delight in the endless possibilities that spices bring to your culinary creations. "Spice Journeys" is more than a cookbook; it's an invitation to explore, experiment, and enjoy the rich tapestry of global flavors. Unlock the power of spices and transform your kitchen into a hub of tantalizing aromas and unforgettable tastes. Order your copy today and begin your flavorful adventure!


Grandbaby Cakes

Grandbaby Cakes

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Publisher: Agate Publishing

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1572847603

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“Spectacular cake creations [that] are positively bursting with beauty, color, flavor, and fun . . . this book will ignite the baking passion within you!” —Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Grandbaby Cakes is the debut cookbook from sensational food writer, Jocelyn Delk Adams. Since founding her popular recipe blog, Grandbaby Cakes, in 2012, Adams has been putting fresh twists on old favorites. She has earned praise from critics and the adoration of bakers both young and old for her easygoing advice, rich photography, and the heartwarming memories she shares of her grandmother, affectionately nicknamed Big Mama, who baked and developed delicious, melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Grandbaby Cakes pairs charming stories of Big Mama’s kitchen with recipes ranging from classic standbys to exciting adventures—helpfully marked by degree of difficulty—that will inspire your own family for years to come. Adams creates sophisticated flavor combinations based on Big Mama’s gorgeous centerpiece cakes, giving each recipe something familiar mixed with something new. Not only will home bakers be able to make staples like yellow cake and icebox cake exactly how their grandmothers did, but they’ll also be preparing impressive innovations, like the Pineapple Upside-Down Hummingbird Pound Cake and the Fig-Brown Sugar Cake. From pound cakes and layer cakes to sheet cakes and “baby” cakes (cupcakes and cakelettes), Grandbaby Cakes delivers fun, hip recipes perfect for any celebration. “[Adams] offers up her greatest hits alongside sweet stories of her family’s generations-old baking traditions.” —People.com “There is a heritage of love and tradition steeped in her recipes . . . A trip down memory lane that ends with delicious treats on your table.” —Carla Hall, TV chef and author of Carla Hall’s Soul Food


A Taste of Puerto Rico

A Taste of Puerto Rico

Author: Yvonne Ortiz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1997-04-01

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0452275482

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Foodies and lovers of Carribbean cooking will be inspired by the authentic Puerto Rican recipes in Yvonne's Ortiz's essential cookbook, A Taste of Puerto Rico. Yellow rice, papayas, guavas, pina coladas, adobo, cilantro, and recaito—color, spirit, and sun-splashed flavor identify the national cuisine of Puerto Rico. A Taste of Puerto Rico is the first major cookbook in years to celebrate the vibrant foods of Puerto Rico, from hearty classics to today's new, light creations. Culinary professional Yvonne Ortiz captures the very best of island cooking in 200 recipes for every course. Adapted for the modern kitchen but completely authentic, these wonderful dishes, bursting with tropical tastes, bring a rich and diverse culinary heritage to your table.


Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove

Author: Martin Cate

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2016-06-07

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1607747332

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Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove (the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era) take you on a colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki: its birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented; Hollywood starlets and scandals; and tiki’s modern-day revival, in this James Beard Award-winning cocktail book. Featuring more than 100 delicious recipes (original and historic), plus a groundbreaking new approach to understanding rum, Smuggler’s Cove is the magnum opus of the contemporary tiki renaissance. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite cocktail, tips on how to trick out your home tiki grotto, help stocking your bar with great rums, or inspiration for your next tiki party, Smuggler’s Cove has everything you need to transform your world into a Polynesian Pop fantasia. Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring—and often misunderstood—movements in American cultural history.


African American Foodways

African American Foodways

Author: Anne Bower

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 0252076303

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Moving beyond catfish and collard greens to the soul of African American cooking