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Drunk Berries in Tres Leches Cake

Posted by lalatina15  

A twist on a classic Dominican favorite! I adore the original tres leches cakes for it's moistness, but I made this version for Thanksgiving this year, and even my mom - the cake lady - loved it! MORE»

Recipe #340740

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Grandma B's Cranberry Salad

Posted by Queena Frye  

This recipe has been passed down from my great-great grandmother. Now I am worried that it will be lost so I want to post it so that it is always save. I have searched for a recipe similar to this one with no luck MORE»

Recipe #340411

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Sweet Plantain and Sausage Stuffing

Posted by lalatina15  

I love to experiment with mixing together traditional Dominican flavors and American classics. This stuffing came to me from my love of Thanksgiving classics and basic plantains. The sweetness of the turkey sausage and plantains work very well... MORE»

Recipe #340221

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Prohibition Mary Pickford Cocktail

Posted by Jess4Freedom  

Along with her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, the golden-haired Mary Pickford was at the pinnacle of the first generation of movie royalty. This 1920s Cuban concoction does her honor. http://www.prohibitionrepeal.com/history/cocktails.asp MORE»

Recipe #340204

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Rum Punch

Posted by CookinMommy  

This is my favorite drink recipe. We are always asked to bring this to parties. This recipe makes about a gallon of punch. Be careful, it can really sneak up on you. MORE»

Recipe #339899

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South Pacific Chicken Strips With Guava Dipping Sauce

Posted by Manami  

This hot appetizer is made of chicken strips marinated in soy sauce, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice and ginger. I made this for the Tapas party my friend was going to have. Just a different twist on things! MORE»

Recipe #339680

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Curried Chickpeas over Rice

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef #1042861  

This is a wonderful way to serve garbanzo beans, AKA chickpeas. This dish has a rich tomato-cream sauce with a Caribbean flare. Serve with mildly flavored veggies. Fry very ripe plantains and add to you meal for a wonderful sweet and salty... MORE»

Recipe #339666

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Omg Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by OSheri  

This is absolutley the best recipe I have ever had! Creamy , Cheesy, just perfect flavor. MORE»

Recipe #339637

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Stuffing for the Adventurous (Cuban-Style)

Posted by twissis  

Found in the most recent email I received from Grandparents.com, this unique recipe is by Miami-based celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez who (at 43 yrs of age) has been hailed as the Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine . He is also a cookbook... MORE»

Recipe #338936

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Banana Pudding (Raw Recipe)

Posted by JanuaryBride  

It doesn't get more simple that this. A tasty raw dessert, snack or you could even add water and turn it into baby food for a little one! MORE»

Recipe #338865

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Mangocado Pudding (Raw Recipe)

Posted by JanuaryBride  

Sounds wonderful. A raw/vegan recipe that would please kids and adults alike. MORE»

Recipe #338864

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Cuban Black Bean Soup a La Beckstrom

Posted by Chris Beckstrom  

My take on Cuban-style black bean soup MORE»

Recipe #338357

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Quick Chicken-And-Cheese Tamales

Posted by Manami  

Inspiring Idea To make his tamales, Guillermo Pernot of Cuba Libre in Philadelphia mashes masa dough and a slow-braised pork filling together in a saucepan instead of assembling the tamales one by one. He also steams the tamales in aluminum foil... MORE»

Recipe #337631

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Panes Rellenos (Salvadorean Style Smothered Torta)

Posted by Tiny_Toodles  

This recipe is very versatile, you can add in more veggies, use different types of meats or change the ingredients as you prefer. This is worth the effort and I promise you will not be disappointed. This recipe goes with Recaudo (Salvadorean Red Chile Sauce). I... MORE»

Recipe #336971

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Cointreau Fruit Punch

Posted by Chef~V  

While looking thru my holiday recipes, I came across an old favorite. Totally forgot about this one. I'm adding it to my beverage collection so I don't forget it again. This makes a great Adult Punch. I've made an ice ring with the cranberry juice... MORE»

Recipe #336945

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Habanero Carrot Hot Sauce

Posted by Potatoes Browning  

This is a nice recipe that is thick enough to be a dipping sauce or a condiment. I like pouring this on a burger. The carrots make me feel like I'm eating healthy or something. MORE»

Recipe #336915

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My Favorite Hot Sauce (Right Now)

Posted by Potatoes Browning  

I've been making this for a couple of years now. It has a nice combination of hot and garlicky. The original recipe called for chiltepins. They are not as readily available up here. I've used under ripe yellow tabasco peppers to great effect.... MORE»

Recipe #336912

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Chicken With Citrus Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by Queen Dana  

This tastes very good over coconut rice. http://www.recipezaar.com/Coconut-Rice-336835 MORE»

Recipe #336894

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Caribbean Spiced Roast Chicken

Posted by wicked cook 46  

I haven't made this yet but am keeping it here for safe keeping MORE»

Recipe #336838

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Coconut Rice

Posted by Queen Dana  

This recipe calls for coconut milk and here is a link to a coconut milk recipe by another zaar member. http://www.recipezaar.com/Creamy-Coconut-Milk-26714 I've list 3 cups of coconut milk for 1 cup of rice but you should follow the... MORE»

Recipe #336835

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