17 Caribbean-Inspired Dishes to Liven Your Winter Table
Posted by Jenny Potter February 17, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/glob...jerk-pork-tenderloin
If you can't make it to a warm and sunny destination this winter, bring a little bit of Caribbean flavour to your kitchen with these bright and delicious recipes.
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Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Chayote Black Beans
Give your pork tenderloin a boost with sweet and spicy jerk marinade. Sweet fried plantains make a perfect side to this spicy dish.
Get the recipe for Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Chayote Black Beans, Pineapple Salsa and Fried Plantains
Whole chicken pieces are marinated in Roger Mooking’s anise marinade and cooked with onions, green chili, plantain, tomato and Worcestershire sauce.
Take a trip to the beach with this fresh, fruity salsa. Serve it with chips, crackers, or as a topping for chicken or fish.
This Jamaican-style chicken dish is worth the wait! The longer it sits, the better it gets. For the most flavour, give it a whole night to soak in all the flavours of your marinade.
If you can’t make it somewhere warm this winter, bring a little bit of the beach to your home with a glass of tropical rum punch.
If you have the time, give this flavourful chicken a good 24 hours to marinate for maximum flavour. One bite of this juicy chicken in a creamy, coconut sauce will be worth the wait.
Nothing beats the winter blues better than a sweet treat filled with tropical flavours. If you can’t find a whole coconut in the middle of February, don’t be dismayed — just buy flaked or shredded coconut and toast it yourself.
Impress your guests by starting your meal with a fresh shrimp salad served with deep fried taro root and a splash of bright pineapple vinaigrette.
This isn’t your typical ham and cheese sandwich. Citrus-roast pork makes for delightful fresh and satisfying filling in this pressed, lunchtime favourite.
This sauce in this dish is heavenly, rich in colour, texture and flavour, while also packing a touch of heat from a Scotch bonnet pepper.
These flaky golden pastries are filled with a deliciously spicy mixture of veggies, sweet potatoes and okra. Pack one or two for a simple and tasty lunch on the go.
Dig out your barbecue for these tasty swordfish skewers topped with a sweet mango and pineapple sauce.
These creamy, fruit-filled smoothies are mostly healthy...except for that splash of rum!
Slow-cooked pork, sweet plantains and tomatillo-coconut sauce make a hearty and filling one-bowl meal.
This hearty Jamaican soup eats like a meal with chicken, seafood, veggies and lots of spice.
This quick fish dish is a perfect weeknight recipe when you're craving something fresh and spicy. If you can’t find snapper, swap in another firm fish, like rainbow trout for this one-pan meal.
Soft, slow-cooked oxtail is part of this infamous Jamaican dish that makes a fantastic Sunday supper.