Side, Snack, Appetizer

Acerola cherry

Small fruit used in desserts and preserves

Main

Ackee and saltfish

Ackee and saltfish is the jamaican national dish prepared with ackee and salted codfish.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Bajan pepper sauce

Bajan pepper sauce is a barbadian-style hot sauce condiment made from hot peppers. it is similar to cajun-style hot sauce and is traditionally applied in local barbadian cuisine including meat, poultry, and fish. the principal traditional ingredients of bajan pepper sauce are scotch bonnet peppers, mustard, and vinegar, with smaller amounts of cooking oil, onions, hot peppers, black pepper, and turmeric. other varieties contain a small amount of sea water or alcohol for taste variety.

Breakfast

Bakes

Fried bake is a caribbean dish. many west indian nations including trinidad and tobago, guyana, saint lucia, and grenada eat this dish. the main ingredient in fried bake is flour. it can be served in a multitude of ways. this dish is usually served with salt fish and steamed vegetables.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Bakes

Fried bake is a caribbean dish. many west indian nations including trinidad and tobago, guyana, saint lucia, and grenada eat this dish. the main ingredient in fried bake is flour. it can be served in a multitude of ways. this dish is usually served with salt fish and steamed vegetables.

Drink

Banks

Banks (barbados) breweries ltd. is a caribbean brewery founded in 1961 in st. michael, barbados. it is part of the banks holdings limited group.

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Barbados Black Belly

The barbados black belly is a breed of domestic sheep from the caribbean island of barbados. although it is likely the barbados blackbelly has african ancestry, there seems to be clear evidence that the breed, as seen today, was developed by the people on the island from sheep brought by ships fairly early in the period after europeans first arrived. this breed is raised primarily for meat. it is widely distributed, with populations in twenty-five countries in the americas, asia and europe. it is most abundant in the caribbean region, in mexico and in peru. in 2015 the total world population was estimated at about 158,000. in 2014, the us reported 1,971 registered sheep.

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Beef

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (bos taurus). in prehistoric times, humans hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for the quality or quantity of their meat. today, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. as of 2018, the united states, brazil, and china were the largest producers of beef. beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin b12. along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, especially when processed. beef has a high environmental impact, being a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Breadfruit

Breadfruit (artocarpus altilis) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry and jackfruit family (moraceae) believed to be a domesticated descendant of artocarpus camansi originating in new guinea, the maluku islands, and the philippines. it was initially spread to oceania via the austronesian expansion. it was further spread to other tropical regions of the world during the colonial era. british and french navigators introduced a few polynesian seedless varieties to caribbean islands during the late 18th century. today it is grown in some 90 countries throughout south and southeast asia, the pacific ocean, the caribbean, central america and africa. its name is derived from the texture of the moderately ripe fruit when cooked, similar to freshly baked bread and having a potato-like flavor.the trees have been widely planted in tropical regions, including lowland central america, northern south america, and the caribbean. in addition to the fruit serving as a staple food in many cultures, the light, sturdy timber of breadfruit has been used for outriggers, ships, and houses in the tropics. breadfruit is closely related to artocarpus camansi (breadnut or seeded breadfruit) of new guinea, the maluku islands, and the philippines, artocarpus blancoi (tipolo or antipolo) of the philippines, and artocarpus mariannensis (dugdug) of micronesia, all of which are sometimes also referred to as "breadfruit". it is also closely related to the jackfruit.

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Brown stew chicken

Brown stew chicken, also referred to as stew chicken, is a dish typically eaten for dinner throughout the english speaking caribbean islands. the dish is popular in jamaica, antigua, trinidad and tobago, barbados, saint lucia, grenada, belize, dominica and in caribbean communities throughout the world. the eponymous colour is achieved by browning the chicken in brown sugar, which creates a rich gravy to which main vegetable components like onions, garlic and carrots are added.

Breakfast

Buljol

Buljol is a salad dish of the cuisine of trinidad and tobago. it consists of chopped salted cod, tomatoes and chilies. the name is of french origin. 18th-century colonial power spain launched the cédula de población in 1783, an edict that successfully promoted the settling of french (i.e. likewise catholic) planters in trinidad who quickly set the population majority. the name is a combination of the french words brulé ('burnt') and gueule ('muzzle'), which was changed into bu'n jaw in trinidad's 19th century patois and finally morphed into buljol. the name does not relate to the temperature of the dish (it is served cold) but to its spiciness, caused by the added hot pepper. in colonial times buljol was considered a poor man's food, but nowadays it is used as a breakfast ingredient, being eaten with toast or fried bake. from trinidad the use of buljol has spread to other caribbean islands (especially barbados) and trinidadian communities in english-speaking countries such as canada, great britain and the united states. the skin and bones of the salted cod are removed, then it is cooked or repeatedly soused with cooking water to remove as much of the salt as possible. the fish is then shredded and mixed with chopped tomatoes and chilies. additional ingredients are added to taste with onions, bell peppers and olive oil being prevalent, but also garlic, hard-boiled eggs, lemon juice, lettuce, white wine and various herbs are used. instead of codfish sometimes pollock or hake are used.

Main

Callaloo

Callaloo (sometimes kallaloo, calaloo, calalloo, or callalloo) is a popular caribbean vegetable dish. there are many variants across the caribbean, depending on the availability of local vegetables. the main ingredient is an indigenous leaf vegetable, traditionally either amaranth (known by many local names including callaloo), taro leaves (known by many local names, including dasheen bush, callaloo bush, callaloo, or bush) or xanthosoma leaves (known by many names, including cocoyam & tannia). since the leaf vegetable used in some regions may be locally called "callaloo" or "callaloo bush" "dasheen leaves", some confusion can arise among the vegetables and with the dish itself. this, as is the case with many other caribbean dishes, is a remnant of west african cuisine.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cassava

Manihot esculenta, commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names) is a woody shrub of the spurge family, euphorbiaceae, native to south america. although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates. though it is often called yuca in parts of spanish america and in the united states, it is not related to yucca, a shrub in the family asparagaceae. cassava is predominantly consumed in boiled form, but substantial quantities are used to extract cassava starch, called tapioca, which is used for food, animal feed, and industrial purposes. the brazilian farinha, and the related garri of west africa, is an edible coarse flour obtained by grating cassava roots, pressing moisture off the obtained grated pulp, and finally drying it (and roasting both in the case of farinha and garri). cassava is the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize. cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. it is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while thailand is the largest exporter of cassava starch. cassava is classified as either sweet or bitter. like other roots and tubers, both bitter and sweet varieties of cassava contain antinutritional factors and toxins, with the bitter varieties containing much larger amounts. it must be properly prepared before consumption, as improper preparation of cassava can leave enough residual cyanide to cause acute cyanide intoxication, goiters, and even ataxia, partial paralysis, or death. the more toxic varieties of cassava are a fall-back resource (a "food security crop") in times of famine or food insecurity in some places. farmers often prefer the bitter varieties because they deter pests, animals, and thieves.

Dessert, Sweet

Cassava pone

A dense pudding made with cassava, coconut, pumpkin, spice, vanilla, brown sugar

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Channa

The chickpea or chick pea (cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family fabaceae, subfamily faboideae. its different types are variously known as gram or bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or egyptian pea. chickpea seeds are high in protein. it is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, and 9500-year-old remains have been found in the middle east.the chickpea is a key ingredient in mediterranean and middle eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when ground into flour, falafel. it also is important in indian cuisine, used in salads, soups and stews, and curry, in chana masala, and in other meal products like channa. in 2019, india was responsible for 70% of global chickpea production.

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Channa

The chickpea or chick pea (cicer arietinum) is an annual legume of the family fabaceae, subfamily faboideae. its different types are variously known as gram or bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or egyptian pea. chickpea seeds are high in protein. it is one of the earliest cultivated legumes, and 9500-year-old remains have been found in the middle east.the chickpea is a key ingredient in mediterranean and middle eastern cuisines, used in hummus, and, when ground into flour, falafel. it also is important in indian cuisine, used in salads, soups and stews, and curry, in chana masala, and in other meal products like channa. in 2019, india was responsible for 70% of global chickpea production.

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Chicken

The chicken (gallus domesticus) is a domesticated junglefowl species, with attributes of wild species such as the grey and the ceylon junglefowl that are originally from southeastern asia. rooster or cock is a term for an adult male bird, and a younger male may be called a cockerel. a male that has been castrated is a capon. an adult female bird is called a hen and a sexually immature female is called a pullet. originally raised for cockfighting or for special ceremonies, chickens were not kept for food until the hellenistic period (4th–2nd centuries bc). humans now keep chickens primarily as a source of food (consuming both their meat and eggs) and as pets. chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a total population of 23.7 billion as of 2018, up from more than 19 billion in 2011. there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. there are numerous cultural references to chickens – in myth, folklore and religion, and in language and literature. genetic studies have pointed to multiple maternal origins in south asia, southeast asia, and east asia, but the clade found in the americas, europe, the middle east and africa originated from the indian subcontinent. from ancient india, the chicken spread to lydia in western asia minor, and to greece by the 5th century bc. fowl have been known in egypt since the mid-15th century bc, with the "bird that gives birth every day" having come from the land between syria and shinar, babylonia, according to the annals of thutmose iii.

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Chowmein

Chow mein ( and , simplified chinese: 炒面; traditional chinese: 炒麵; pinyin: chǎomiàn) is a dish of chinese stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sometimes meat or tofu. over the centuries, variations of chaomian were developed in many regions in china; there are several methods of frying the noodles and a range of toppings can be used. it was introduced in other countries by chinese immigrants. the dish is popular throughout the chinese diaspora and appears on the menus of most chinese restaurants abroad. it is particularly popular in india, nepal, the uk, and the us.

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Chub

Chub is a common fish name. it pertains to any one of a number of ray-finned fish in several families and genera. in the uk, the term chub usually refers to the species squalius cephalus. in addition, see sea chub.

Drink

Cockspur rum

Cockspur rum is a rum beverage from the eastern caribbean island nation of barbados. it has been produced by hanschell inniss ltd. since 1884. it has a rooster as its emblem. barbados is the country of origin of rumbullion, as it was originally called in the 18th century. danish merchant valdemar hanschell established a liquor store in the 19th century where the rum was first distilled. cockspur blends its rum while aging it in oak barrels, and it contains forty percent alcohol by volume.the rum won the "international wine and spirit competition's" gold medal in 1981, 1984, and 1989. proof66.com listed cockspur among its "top 20 rated rums in the world".hanschell inniss sponsored a three-year deal between 1987 and 1990 with the england and wales cricket board (ecb) to sponsor the national club championship. this was renamed the "cockspur cup" for 2004.

Breakfast

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Drink

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Coco bread

Coco bread is eaten in jamaica and other areas of the caribbean. the bread contains some coconut milk, and is starchy and slightly sweet in taste. it is often split in half and stuffed with a jamaican patty to form a sandwich in the same manner as a pasty barm.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Coconut sweet bread

Coconut bread with dried fruit

Dessert, Sweet

Coconut turnovers

Gunjiya, gughara,pedakiya, karanji, kajjikayalu,somas,karjikayi is a sweet deep-fried dumpling, native to the indian subcontinent, made with suji (semolina) or maida (all purpose flour) stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoa (milk solids; also called mawa) and dried fruits, and fried in ghee. the earliest mention of gujiya dates back to the 13th century, when a jaggery-honey mixture was covered with wheat flour and was sun-dried. the preparation method of a typical gujiya/pedakiya is rather similar to that of a samosa, but the gujiya/pedakiya looks like an empanada. shaped like a half moon, the gujiya or pedakiya is filled with a sweet mixture of grated and roasted dried fruits, khoa, grated coconut, and a hint of suji to lend it a grainy texture. it is especially made and consumed during teej, holi and chhath in india.

Drink

Coconut water

Coconut water (also coconut juice) is the clear liquid inside coconuts (fruits of the coconut palm). in early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. as growth continues, the endosperm matures into its cellular phase and deposits into the rind of the coconut pulp. the liquid inside young coconuts is often preferred to the liquid of a ripened coconut. coconut water from young green coconuts is also known specifically as buko juice in philippine english.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Conch fritters

Spicy, savory fritters made with ground conch meat, serve with calypso sauce

Dessert, Sweet

Conkies

Conkies is a sweet cornmeal-based food item popular in the west indies. the essential ingredients include cornmeal, coconut, sweet potato, raisins and pumpkin and the mixture is cooked by steaming in banana leaves.in barbados, conkies were once associated with the old british colonial celebration of guy fawkes day on november 5. in modern barbados they are eaten during independence day celebrations on november 30. in saint lucia and trinidad and tobago it is called paime and is usually associated with creole day (jounen kwéyòl), which is on the last sunday of october every year in saint lucia.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Conkies

Conkies is a sweet cornmeal-based food item popular in the west indies. the essential ingredients include cornmeal, coconut, sweet potato, raisins and pumpkin and the mixture is cooked by steaming in banana leaves.in barbados, conkies were once associated with the old british colonial celebration of guy fawkes day on november 5. in modern barbados they are eaten during independence day celebrations on november 30. in saint lucia and trinidad and tobago it is called paime and is usually associated with creole day (jounen kwéyòl), which is on the last sunday of october every year in saint lucia.

Breakfast

Cornmeal porridge

Ugali, or sima, is a type of stiff maize flour porridge made in africa. it is also known as vuswa, bogobe, fufu, gauli, gima, isitshwala, kimnyet, kuon, mieliepap, ngima, nshima, obokima, ovuchima, (o)busuma, oshifima, oruhere, pap, phutu, posho, sadza, ubugali, and umutsima, among other names. sima is sometimes made from other flours, such as millet or sorghum flour, and is sometimes mixed with cassava flour. it is cooked in boiling water or milk until it reaches a stiff or firm dough-like consistency. in 2017, the dish was added to the unesco representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, one of a few foods in the list.

Main

Corn pie

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cou-cou

Cou-cou, coo-coo (as it is known in the windward islands), or fungie (as it is known in the leeward islands and dominica) makes up part of the national dishes of antigua and barbuda, barbados, british virgin islands and the u.s. virgin islands. it consists mainly of cornmeal (corn flour) and okra (ochroes). cornmeal, which comes readily packaged and is available at supermarkets islandwide, and okra, which can be found at supermarkets, vegetable markets and home gardens, are very inexpensive ingredients. because these main components are inexpensive, the dish became common for many residents in barbados' early colonial history. in ghana, a similar meal of fermented corn or maize flour eaten with okra stew and fish is known as banku, a favourite dish of the ga tribe in accra. a cooking utensil called a "cou-cou stick", or "fungie stick", is type of spurtle used in its preparation. a cou-cou stick is made of wood, and has a long, flat rectangular shape like a 1-foot-long (30 cm) miniature cricket bat. it is believed by barbadians to be essential in stirring the cou-cou, as the dish takes on a firm texture and the cou-cou stick makes it easier to stir in a large pot. flying fish prepared fried or steamed is a usual complement to cou-cou. cou-cou and flying fish has become barbados' national dish. traditionally, cou-cou is served on fridays at homes across barbados and local food establishments. cou-cou can also be prepared using breadfruit instead of cornmeal. in trinidad and tobago cou-cou (or coo-coo) is often prepared alongside callaloo and either stewed or fried fish. in some islands, e.g. barbados, antigua, or the virgin islands, cou-cou may be cooked without okra, and goes by the name fengi, fungie, or fungi.

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Crab

Crabs are decapod crustaceans of the infraorder brachyura, which typically have a very short projecting "tail" (abdomen) (greek: βραχύς, romanized: brachys = short, οὐρά / οura = tail), usually hidden entirely under the thorax. they live in all the world's oceans, in fresh water, and on land, are generally covered with a thick exoskeleton, and have a single pair of pincers. they first appeared during the jurassic period.

Dessert, Sweet

Currants roll

Rolled pastry with a sweet currant filling

Main

Curry

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

Main

Curry rice

Breakfast

Cutter

Salt bread sandwich with fried flying fish, ham, cheese, liver, fish cakes, fried egg

Main

Cutter

Salt bread sandwich with fried flying fish, ham, cheese, liver, fish cakes, fried egg

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dal puri

Roti flatbread with a yellow spit pea filling

Main

Doubles

Doubles is a common street food originating in trinidad and tobago. it is normally eaten during breakfast, but is also eaten occasionally during lunch or as a late night snack and popular hangover food for local trinidadians. doubles is made with two baras (flat fried dough) and filled with curry channa (curried chickpeas) and various chutneys.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Doubles

Doubles is a common street food originating in trinidad and tobago. it is normally eaten during breakfast, but is also eaten occasionally during lunch or as a late night snack and popular hangover food for local trinidadians. doubles is made with two baras (flat fried dough) and filled with curry channa (curried chickpeas) and various chutneys.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Eddoe

Eddoe or eddo is a tropical vegetable often considered identifiable as the species colocasia antiquorum, closely related to taro (dasheen, colocasia esculenta), which is primarily used for its thickened stems (corms). in most cultivars there is an acrid taste that requires careful cooking. the young leaves can also be cooked and eaten, but (unlike taro) they have a somewhat acrid taste.

Main

Fish

Ceviche, grilled, pan-fried, stew, salad, fritters, creole style, steamed

Main

Fish and chips

Fish and chips is a popular hot dish consisting of fried fish in crispy batter, served with chips. the dish originated in england, where these two components had been introduced from separate immigrant cultures; it is not known who created the culinary fusion that became the emblematic british meal. often considered britain's national dish, fish and chips is a common take-away food in the united kingdom and numerous other countries, particularly in english-speaking and commonwealth nations.fish and chip shops first appeared in the uk in the 1860s, and by 1910, there were over 25,000 fish and chip shops across the uk. by the 1930s there were over 35,000 shops, but the trend reversed, and by 2009 there were only approximately 10,000. the british government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips during the first world war, and again in the second world war; it was one of the few foods in the uk not subject to rationing during the wars.

Breakfast

Fish cakes

Deep-fried cod fritters

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fish cakes

Deep-fried cod fritters

Main

Fish cakes

Deep-fried cod fritters

Main

Flying fish

The exocoetidae are a family of marine fish in the order beloniformes class actinopterygii, known colloquially as flying fish or flying cod. about 64 species are grouped in seven to nine genera. while they cannot fly in the same way a bird does, flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water where their long wing-like fins enable gliding for considerable distances above the water's surface. the main reason for this behavior is thought to be to escape from underwater predators, which include swordfish, mackerel, tuna, and marlin, among others, though their periods of flight expose them to attack by avian predators such as frigate birds. barbados is known as "the land of the flying fish", and the fish is one of the national symbols of the country. the exocet missile is named after them, as variants are launched from underwater, and take a low trajectory, skimming the surface, before striking their targets. the oldest known fossil of a flying or gliding fish, potanichthys xingyiensis, dates back to the middle triassic, 235–242 million years ago. however, this fossil is probably not related to modern flying fish, which are thought to have evolved independently about 66 million years ago.

Main

Fried fish

Pan-fried fish fillets or a whole fish, though may also be deep-fried, serve with rice and beans, salad, johnnycake

Drink

Fruit juice

Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. it can also refer to liquids that are flavored with concentrate or other biological food sources, such as meat or seafood, such as clam juice. juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or flavoring in foods or other beverages, as for smoothies. juice emerged as a popular beverage choice after the development of pasteurization methods enabled its preservation without using fermentation (which is used in wine production). the largest fruit juice consumers are new zealand (nearly a cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). fruit juice consumption on average increases with country income level.

Drink

Ginger beer

Traditional ginger beer is a sweetened and carbonated, usually non-alcoholic beverage. historically it was produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar. current ginger beers are often manufactured rather than brewed, frequently with flavour and colour additives, with artificial carbonation. ginger ales are not brewed. ginger beer's origins date from the colonial spice trade with the orient and the sugar-producing islands of the caribbean. it was popular in britain and its colonies from the 18th century. other spices were variously added and any alcohol content was limited to 2% by excise tax laws in 1855. few brewers have maintained an alcoholic product.ginger beer is still produced at home using a symbiotic colony of yeast and a lactobacillus (bacteria) known as a "ginger beer plant" or from a "ginger bug" starter created from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water.

Dessert, Sweet

Guava cheese

Goiabada ([goja'badɐ]; from goiaba, guava] is a dessert throughout the portuguese-speaking countries of the world, dating back to the colonial days in brazil, where guavas were used as a substitute for the quinces used to make marmelada (quince cheese). an abundance of sugar and slave labour were crucial for its confection, in large cauldrons cooking over a slow fire. it is a conserve made of red guavas and sugar. in rural areas of brazil, it is still commonly made at home for family use or by home industry outlets (traditional recipes) or as processed food. it is a deep slightly bluish red colour, sometimes a very dark hue of red. very similar to goiabada dessert is the closely related colombian bocadillo, also made from guava but with more sugar. it is known as guava paste or guava cheese throughout the english-speaking americas, especially the caribbean and dulce de guayaba, barra de guayaba, pasta de guayaba, bocadillo or guayabate in spanish-speaking americas. it is commercially available, most often packaged in flat metal cans, or as long rectangular blocks in chipboard boxes. it is called perad in goa (india), a former portuguese colony. in brazil, goiabada is often eaten with minas cheese. this combination is referred to as "romeo and juliet." it is also popular spread on toast at breakfast. in portugal, it is used as the filling of the popular bolo de rosas (rose cake) in which a layer of pastry is covered with goiabada, then rolled and cut into pieces that resemble roses. this same cake is called rocambole in brazil, and also uses a layer of pastry covered with goiabada, then rolled and served, as a swiss roll. another popular dessert is the bolo de rolo. goiabada may come in many widely different possible textures, ranging from a thin paste, meant to be eaten with a spoon or spread on bread or cakes, to very hard slabs that can be sliced with a knife only with some difficulty. canned varieties are usually half-way between those extremes, being easily cut into soft slices. the many different kinds of goiabada depend on the type of guava, the proportion of sugar, the amount of water, and the cooking process.

Main

Jug jug

Mashed pigeon peas with pork, beef, chili peppers, onions, serve with boiled ham, common during christmas

Main

King mackerel

The king mackerel (scomberomorus cavalla) or kingfish, is a migratory species of mackerel of the western atlantic ocean and gulf of mexico. it is an important species to both the commercial and recreational fishing industries.

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Lamb chops

A meat chop is a cut of meat cut perpendicular to the spine, and usually containing a rib or riblet part of a vertebra and served as an individual portion. the most common kinds of meat chops are pork and lamb. a thin boneless chop, or one with only the rib bone, may be called a cutlet, though the difference is not always clear. the term "chop" is not usually used for beef, but a t-bone steak is essentially a loin chop, a rib steak and a rib cutlet.

Main

Macaroni pie

Macaroni pie is a casserole dish based on baked macaroni and cheese. primary ingredients include elbow macaroni, cheese, and milk. although early records from the 1700s suggest this dish was first created in barbados, spread across the americas during the slave-trade era, and eventually made its way back to europe, various variations now exist. for example, some recipes from 19th-century american cuisine include various meats. in scotland, it is typically prepared using a hot water crust pastry, while in other areas the dish may not have any crust.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Macaroni pie

Macaroni pie is a casserole dish based on baked macaroni and cheese. primary ingredients include elbow macaroni, cheese, and milk. although early records from the 1700s suggest this dish was first created in barbados, spread across the americas during the slave-trade era, and eventually made its way back to europe, various variations now exist. for example, some recipes from 19th-century american cuisine include various meats. in scotland, it is typically prepared using a hot water crust pastry, while in other areas the dish may not have any crust.

Main

Mahi-mahi

The mahi-mahi () or common dolphinfish (coryphaena hippurus) is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. also widely called dorado (not to be confused with salminus brasiliensis, a fresh water fish) and dolphin, it is one of two members of the family coryphaenidae, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. these fish are most commonly found in the waters around the gulf of mexico, costa rica, hawaii and the indian ocean.

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Marlin

Marlins are fish from the family istiophoridae, which includes about 10 species. a marlin has an elongated body, a spear-like snout or bill, and a long, rigid dorsal fin which extends forward to form a crest. its common name is thought to derive from its resemblance to a sailor's marlinspike. marlins are among the fastest marine swimmers, reaching ~110 km/h (68 mph) in short bursts. however, greatly exaggerated speeds are often claimed in popular literature, based on unreliable or outdated reports.the larger species include the atlantic blue marlin, makaira nigricans, which can reach 5 m (16 ft) in length and 820 kg (1,810 lb) in weight and the black marlin, istiompax indica, which can reach in excess of 5 m (16 ft) in length and 670 kg (1,480 lb) in weight. they are popular sporting fish in tropical areas. the atlantic blue marlin and the white marlin are endangered owing to overfishing.

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Mauby

Mauby (in trinidad and tobago, saint lucia, jamaica, st. vincent and the grenadines, grenada, guyana, bermuda, barbados, antigua and barbuda and anguilla), also known as maví (or mabí) in the dominican republic and puerto rico, mabi in haiti and martinique, and maubi in the virgin islands and dutch caribbean islands of st. eustatius, st. maarten and saba), is a tree bark-based beverage grown, and widely consumed, in the caribbean. it is made with sugar and the bark and/or fruit of certain species in the genus colubrina including colubrina elliptica (also called behuco indio) and colubrina arborescens, a small tree native to the northern caribbean and south florida. recipes usually include other ingredients as well, spices such as aniseed being very common. mauby was traditionally a fermented beverage made in small batches, but is now predominantly a commercial non-fermented soft drink. haiti and the dominican republic are two of the largest caribbean exporters of the bark and leaves. often the drink is fermented using a portion of the previous batch, while sometimes it is consumed unfermented. mauby is often bought as a pre-made syrup and then mixed with water (sparkling or still) to the consumer's taste, but many make it themselves at home or purchase it from neighbourhood producers or street sellers. its taste is initially sweet, somewhat like root beer, but changes to a prolonged, but not astringent bitter aftertaste. to many, it is an acquired taste, and has been known to cause an initial laxative reaction unexpected to many first-time drinkers.

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Mount Gay rum

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

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Okra

Okra or okro (us: , uk: ), abelmoschus esculentus, known in many english-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. it has edible green seed pods. the geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of west african, ethiopian, southeast asian, and south asian origins. the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world and is a notable part of the cuisine of the southern united states as well as middle eastern cuisine, indian cuisine, brazilian cuisine and sri lankan cuisine.

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Onion

The onion (allium cepa l., from latin cepa meaning "onion"), also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus allium. the shallot is a botanical variety of the onion which was classified as a separate species until 2010.: 21  its close relatives include garlic, scallion, leek, and chive.this genus also contains several other species variously referred to as onions and cultivated for food, such as the japanese bunching onion (allium fistulosum), the tree onion (a. × proliferum), and the canada onion (allium canadense). the name wild onion is applied to a number of allium species, but a. cepa is exclusively known from cultivation. its ancestral wild original form is not known, although escapes from cultivation have become established in some regions. the onion is most frequently a biennial or a perennial plant, but is usually treated as an annual and harvested in its first growing season. the onion plant has a fan of hollow, bluish-green leaves and its bulb at the base of the plant begins to swell when a certain day-length is reached. the bulbs are composed of shortened, compressed, underground stems surrounded by fleshy modified scale (leaves) that envelop a central bud at the tip of the stem. in the autumn (or in spring, in the case of overwintering onions), the foliage dies down and the outer layers of the bulb become more dry and brittle. the crop is harvested and dried and the onions are ready for use or storage. the crop is prone to attack by a number of pests and diseases, particularly the onion fly, the onion eelworm, and various fungi which can cause rotting. some varieties of a. cepa, such as shallots and potato onions, produce multiple bulbs. onions are cultivated and used around the world. as a food item, they are usually served cooked, as a vegetable or part of a prepared savoury dish, but can also be eaten raw or used to make pickles or chutneys. they are pungent when chopped and contain certain chemical substances which may irritate the eyes.

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Pawpaw

The papaya (, us: ) (from carib via spanish), papaw, () or pawpaw () is the plant carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus carica of the family caricaceae. it was first domesticated in mesoamerica, within modern-day southern mexico and central america. in 2020, india produced 43% of the world supply of papayas.

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Pelau

Pelau is a traditional rice dish of the west indies (guadeloupe, dominica, saint lucia) and in other caribbean countries such as trinidad and tobago, grenada, barbados and saint vincent and the grenadines. main ingredients are meat (usually chicken or beef, rice, pigeon peas or cowpeas, coconut milk and sugar; various vegetables and spices are optional ingredients. spices used in the dish include cardamom, cloves, cumin and coriander. the meat is caramelised and the other ingredients are then added one by one, resulting in a dark brown stew. an alternative preparation method is to sauté the meat, precook the rice, prepare the dish and bake it in the oven. side dishes are optional; coleslaw is a typical one. pelau shares its origins with pilaf, a rice dish from central asia, the middle east, east africa, south asia, and spain, with their original version of their dish, paella. pelau is a creole dish. when the island was under spanish colonial rule, their version of paella was passed down to the slaves who transformed the dish. the caramelisation of the meat goes back to african preparation traditions. over the course of time, the basic method of preparing pilaf, the caramelisation of meat and influences of the trinidadian cuisine (especially with regards to available ingredients) mingled into today's pelau.

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Pepperpot

Pepperpot is an amerindian-derived dish popular in guyana. it is traditionally served at christmas and other special events. along with chicken curry, and cook-up rice, pepperpot is one of guyana's national dishes.pepperpot is a stewed meat dish, strongly flavoured with cinnamon, cassareep (a special sauce made from the cassava root) and other basic ingredients, including caribbean hot peppers. beef, pork, and mutton are the most popular meats used, though some have been known to use chicken. pepperpot is popularly served with a dense guyanese-style homemade or home-style bread, rice, or roti. it can also be served with boiled vegetables such as cassava, eddoes, sweet potatoes, and green or ripe plantains. this dish is usually reserved for special occasions because it needs to cook for several hours, and mostly eaten on christmas day or during the christmas holiday season, and sometimes on boxing day. like the original amerindian version it is usually made in a large pot and can be reheated and eaten over several days because the cassareep starts preserving the meat. versions of the dish are also served in several other countries in the caribbean, including trinidad and tobago, grenada, st. vincent and jamaica.

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Pigtail

Stewed, grilled, barbecued

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Plantain

Cooking bananas are banana cultivars in the genus musa whose fruits are generally used in cooking. they may be eaten ripe or unripe and are generally starchy. many cooking bananas are referred to as plantains (/ˈplæntɪn/, us: /plænˈteɪn/, uk: /ˈplɑːntɪn/) or green bananas. in botanical usage, the term "plantain" is used only for true plantains, while other starchy cultivars used for cooking are called "cooking bananas". true plantains are cultivars belonging to the aab group, while cooking bananas are any cultivars belonging to aab, aaa, abb, or bbb groups. the currently accepted scientific name for all such cultivars in these groups is musa × paradisiaca. fe'i bananas (musa × troglodytarum) from the pacific islands are often eaten roasted or boiled, and are thus informally referred to as "mountain plantains," but they do not belong to any of the species from which all modern banana cultivars are descended.cooking bananas are a major food staple in west and central africa, the caribbean islands, central america, and northern south america. members of the genus musa are indigenous to the tropical regions of southeast asia and oceania. bananas fruit all year round, making them a reliable all-season staple food.cooking bananas are treated as a starchy fruit with a relatively neutral flavor and soft texture when cooked. cooking bananas may be eaten raw, however they are most commonly prepared either fried, boiled, or processed into flour or dough.

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Pone

Pone is a type of baked or fried bread in american cuisine, and the cuisine of the southern united states. pone could be made with corn, or some other main ingredient could be used like sweet potato. this style of bread, eaten cold as a breakfast food, was a staple food of the cuisine of the thirteen colonies.

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Pork

Curry, jerk, chops, ribs, roast

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Pork chop

A pork chop, like other meat chops, is a loin cut taken perpendicular to the spine of the pig and is usually a rib or part of a vertebra. pork chops are unprocessed and leaner than other cuts. chops are commonly served as an individual portion, and can be accompanied with applesauce, vegetables, and other sides. pork is one of the most commonly consumed meats in the world. in the united states, pork chops are the most commonly consumed meat cut from the pork loin and account for 10% of total pork consumption. it comes from the pork shoulder.

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Potato salad

Potato salad is a salad dish made from boiled potatoes, usually containing a dressing and a variety of other ingredients such as boiled eggs and raw vegetables. in american restaurants, it is generally considered a side dish, and usually accompanies the main course.

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Prawn

Prawn is a common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs (which is a member of the order decapoda), some of which can be eaten.the term "prawn" is used particularly in the united kingdom, ireland, and commonwealth nations, for large swimming crustaceans or shrimp, especially those with commercial significance in the fishing industry. shrimp that are present in this category often belong to the suborder dendrobranchiata. in north america, the term is used less frequently, typically for freshwater shrimp. the terms shrimp and prawn themselves lack scientific standing. over the years, the way they are used has changed, and in contemporary usage the terms are almost interchangeable.

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Pudding and souse

Mashed savory sweet potato sausage (the pudding) served with pickled pork feet, snout, ears (the souse)

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Pumpkin fritters

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Pumpkin soup

Pumpkin soup is a usually 'bound' (thick) soup made from a purée of pumpkin. it is made by combining the meat of a blended pumpkin with broth or stock. it can be served hot or cold, and is a popular thanksgiving dish in the united states. various versions of the dish are known in many european countries, the united states and other areas of north america, in asia and in australia. pumpkin soup was a staple for the prisoners of war in north vietnamese prison camps during the vietnam war.squash soup is a soup prepared using squash as a primary ingredient. squash used to prepare the soup commonly includes acorn and butternut squash.

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Rice

Rice is the seed of the grass species oryza sativa (asian rice) or less commonly oryza glaberrima (african rice). the name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera zizania and porteresia, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of oryza. as a cereal grain, domesticated rice is the most widely consumed staple food for over half of the world's human population, especially in asia and africa. it is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize. since sizable portions of sugarcane and maize crops are used for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important food crop with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one-fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans. there are many varieties of rice and culinary preferences tend to vary regionally. the traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields while, or after, setting the young seedlings. this simple method requires sound irrigation planning but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state, and deters vermin. while flooding is not mandatory for the cultivation of rice, all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil. rice, a monocot, is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 30 years. rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is labor-intensive to cultivate and requires ample water. however, rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain area with the use of water-controlling terrace systems. although its parent species are native to asia and certain parts of africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide. production and consumption of rice is estimated to have been responsible for 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2010.

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Rice and peas

Rice and beans is a category of dishes from many cultures around the world, whereby the staple foods of rice and beans are combined in some manner. the grain and legume combination provides several important nutrients and many calories, and both foods are widely available. the beans are usually seasoned, while the rice may be plain or seasoned. the two components may be mixed together, separated on the plate, or served separately.

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Roti

Roti (also known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the indian subcontinent. it is popular in india, sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives, myanmar, malaysia, indonesia, singapore, thailand, guyana, suriname, jamaica, trinidad and tobago, mauritius and fiji. it is made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta, and water that is combined into a dough. roti is consumed in many countries worldwide. its defining characteristic is that it is unleavened. naan from the indian subcontinent, by contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread, as is kulcha. like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods.

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Roti

Roti (also known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the indian subcontinent. it is popular in india, sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives, myanmar, malaysia, indonesia, singapore, thailand, guyana, suriname, jamaica, trinidad and tobago, mauritius and fiji. it is made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta, and water that is combined into a dough. roti is consumed in many countries worldwide. its defining characteristic is that it is unleavened. naan from the indian subcontinent, by contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread, as is kulcha. like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods.

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Roti

Roti (also known as chapati) is a round flatbread native to the indian subcontinent. it is popular in india, sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives, myanmar, malaysia, indonesia, singapore, thailand, guyana, suriname, jamaica, trinidad and tobago, mauritius and fiji. it is made from stoneground whole wheat flour, traditionally known as gehu ka atta, and water that is combined into a dough. roti is consumed in many countries worldwide. its defining characteristic is that it is unleavened. naan from the indian subcontinent, by contrast, is a yeast-leavened bread, as is kulcha. like breads around the world, roti is a staple accompaniment to other foods.

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Rum Punch

The term punch refers to a wide assortment of drinks, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, generally containing fruits or fruit juice. the drink was introduced from the indian subcontinent to england by employees of the east india company in the late 17th century. punch is usually served at parties in large, wide bowls, known as punch bowls. in the united states, federal regulations provide the word "punch" to describe commercial beverage products that do not contain fruit or fruit juice. the term is used to label artificially flavored beverages, with or without natural flavorings, which do not contain fruit juice or concentrate in significant proportions. thus a product labeled as "fruit punch" may contain no fruit ingredients at all.

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Salt bread

Bread roll, used for cutters (sandwiches), as a side for dinner

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Saltfish

Dried and salted cod, sometimes referred to as salt cod or saltfish or salt dolly, is cod which has been preserved by drying after salting. cod which has been dried without the addition of salt is stockfish. salt cod was long a major export of the north atlantic region, and has become an ingredient of many cuisines around the atlantic and in the mediterranean. dried and salted cod has been produced for over 500 years in newfoundland, iceland, and the faroe islands, and most particularly in norway where it is called klippfisk, literally "cliff-fish". traditionally it was dried outdoors by the wind and sun, often on cliffs and other bare rock-faces. today klippfisk is usually dried indoors with the aid of electric heaters.

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Saltfish

Dried and salted cod, sometimes referred to as salt cod or saltfish or salt dolly, is cod which has been preserved by drying after salting. cod which has been dried without the addition of salt is stockfish. salt cod was long a major export of the north atlantic region, and has become an ingredient of many cuisines around the atlantic and in the mediterranean. dried and salted cod has been produced for over 500 years in newfoundland, iceland, and the faroe islands, and most particularly in norway where it is called klippfisk, literally "cliff-fish". traditionally it was dried outdoors by the wind and sun, often on cliffs and other bare rock-faces. today klippfisk is usually dried indoors with the aid of electric heaters.

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Saltfish and breadfruit

Dried and salted cod, sometimes referred to as salt cod or saltfish or salt dolly, is cod which has been preserved by drying after salting. cod which has been dried without the addition of salt is stockfish. salt cod was long a major export of the north atlantic region, and has become an ingredient of many cuisines around the atlantic and in the mediterranean. dried and salted cod has been produced for over 500 years in newfoundland, iceland, and the faroe islands, and most particularly in norway where it is called klippfisk, literally "cliff-fish". traditionally it was dried outdoors by the wind and sun, often on cliffs and other bare rock-faces. today klippfisk is usually dried indoors with the aid of electric heaters.

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Samosa

A samosa () is a fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas. it may take different forms, including triangular, cone, or half-moon shapes, depending on the region. samosas are often accompanied by chutney, and have origins in medieval times or earlier. samosas are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the cuisines of south asia, the middle east, central asia, east africa and their diasporas. the english word samosa derives from hindi word 'samosa' (hindi: समोसा), traceable to the middle persian word sanbosag (سنبوسگ) 'triangular pastry'. similar pastries are called sambusak in arabic; medieval arabic recipe books sometimes spell it sambusaj. the spelling samoosa is used in south africa.

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Scotch bonnet pepper sauce

Scotch bonnet hot sauce, serve with poultry, seafood, goat, fish

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Sea eggs

Sea urchins () are spiny, globular echinoderms in the class echinoidea. about 950 species of sea urchin live on the seabed of every ocean and inhabit every depth zone — from the intertidal seashore down to 5,000 metres (16,000 ft; 2,700 fathoms). the spherical, hard shells (tests) of sea urchins are round and spiny, ranging in diameter from 3 to 10 cm (1 to 4 in). sea urchins move slowly, crawling with tube feet, and also propel themselves with their spines. although algae are the primary diet, sea urchins also eat slow-moving (sessile) animals. in the food chain, the predators who eat sea urchins are the sea otter and the starfish, the wolf eel, the triggerfish, and human beings. adult sea urchins have fivefold symmetry, but their pluteus larvae feature bilateral (mirror) symmetry, indicating that the sea urchin belongs to the bilateria group of animal phyla, which also comprises the chordates and the arthropods, the annelids and the molluscs, and are found in every ocean and in every climate, from the tropics to the polar regions, and inhabit marine benthic (sea bed) habitats, from rocky shores to hadal zone depths. the fossil record of the echinoids dates from the ordovician period, some 450 million years ago; the closest echinoderm relatives of the sea urchin are the sea cucumbers (holothuroidea); both are deuterostomes, a clade that includes the chordates. the animals have been studied since the 19th century as model organisms in developmental biology, as their embryos were easy to observe; this has continued with studies of their genomes because of their unusual fivefold symmetry and relationship to chordates. species such as the slate pencil urchin are popular in aquariums, where they are useful for controlling algae. fossil urchins have been used as protective amulets.

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Snapper

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Sorrel drink

Roselle juice, known as bissap, wonjo, foléré, dabileni, tsobo, zobo, or sobolo in parts of africa, sorrel in the caribbean, and agua de jamaica in mexico, is a drink made out of the flowers of the roselle plant, a variety of hibiscus. although generally the "juice" is sweetened and chilled, it is technically an infusion and when served hot can also be referred to as hibiscus tea.

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Soursop juice

Soursop (also called graviola, guyabano, and in hispanic america, guanábana) is the fruit of annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. it is native to the tropical regions of the americas and the caribbean and is widely propagated. it is in the same genus, annona, as cherimoya and is in the annonaceae family. the soursop is adapted to areas of high humidity and relatively warm winters; temperatures below 5 °c (41 °f) will cause damage to leaves and small branches, and temperatures below 3 °c (37 °f) can be fatal. the fruit becomes dry and is no longer good for concentrate. with an aroma similar to pineapple, the flavor of the fruit has been described as a combination of strawberries and apple with sour citrus flavor notes, contrasting with an underlying thick creamy texture reminiscent of banana. soursop is widely promoted (sometimes as "graviola") as an alternative cancer treatment, but there is no reliable medical evidence it is effective for treating cancer or any disease.

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Souse

A spicy meat and vegetable soup with lime juice, made with a variety of meats, for example, pork, chicken feet, oxtail, sheep's tongue, pig's feet, conch, also refers to a head cheese by the same name

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Souse

Head cheese or brawn is a cold cut terrine or meat jelly that originated in europe. however it is popular in the united states among the african-american and white population. in southern louisiana, hog's head cheese is a specialty that used to be a deli and butcher shop staple. it is made with flesh from the head of a calf or pig (less commonly a sheep or cow), typically set in aspic, and usually eaten cold, at room temperature, or in a sandwich. despite its name the dish is not a cheese and contains no dairy products. the parts of the head used vary, and may include the tongue and sometimes the feet and heart but do not commonly include the brain, eyes or ears. trimmings from more commonly eaten cuts of pork and veal are often used, with gelatin added as a binder. variations of head cheese exist throughout europe and the rest of the world, with differences in construction and ingredients. a version pickled with vinegar is known as souse. historically, meat jellies were made of the head of an animal, less its organs, which would be simmered to produce a naturally gelatinous stock that would congeal as the dish cooled. meat jellies made this way were commonly a peasant food and have been made since the middle ages. modern head cheese recipes may require additional gelatin, or more often need to be reduced to set properly.

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Spinach

Spinach (spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western asia. it is of the order caryophyllales, family amaranthaceae, subfamily chenopodioideae. its leaves are a common edible vegetable consumed either fresh, or after storage using preservation techniques by canning, freezing, or dehydration. it may be eaten cooked or raw, and the taste differs considerably; the high oxalate content may be reduced by steaming. it is an annual plant (rarely biennial), growing as tall as 30 cm (1 ft). spinach may overwinter in temperate regions. the leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular, and very variable in size: 2–30 cm (1–12 in) long and 1–15 cm (0.4–5.9 in) broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. the flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) in diameter, and mature into a small, hard, dry, lumpy fruit cluster 5–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in) across containing several seeds. in 2018, world production of spinach was 26.3 million tonnes, with china alone accounting for 90% of the total.

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Spiny lobster

Spiny lobsters, also known as langustas, langouste, or rock lobsters, are a family (palinuridae) of about 60 species of achelate crustaceans, in the decapoda reptantia. spiny lobsters are also, especially in australia, new zealand, ireland, south africa, and the bahamas, called crayfish, sea crayfish, or crawfish ("kreef" in south africa), terms which elsewhere are reserved for freshwater crayfish.

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Sugar cake

Sugar cakes are confections made with grated coconut, sugar, and food coloring. cooking is done in a saucepan on low heat to avoid burning, and moulding is done immediately afterwards on a baking sheet or shallow plate. they are a popular sweet among schoolchildren in caribbean countries including barbados, trinidad and tobago, and guyana; they were also popular during elizabethan england due to the simple recipe. sugar cakes are also known as cocada in latin american countries.

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Sweet bread

Coconut bread

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Sweet potato

The sweet potato or sweetpotato (ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, convolvulaceae. its large, starchy, sweet-tasting tuberous roots are used as a root vegetable. the young shoots and leaves are sometimes eaten as greens. cultivars of the sweet potato have been bred to bear tubers with flesh and skin of various colors. sweet potato is only distantly related to the common potato (solanum tuberosum), both being in the order solanales. although darker sweet potatoes are often referred to as "yams" in parts of north america, the species is not a true yam, which are monocots in the order dioscoreales.sweet potato is native to the tropical regions of the americas. of the approximately 50 genera and more than 1,000 species of convolvulaceae, i. batatas is the only crop plant of major importance—some others are used locally (e.g., i. aquatica "kangkong"), but many are poisonous. the genus ipomoea that contains the sweet potato also includes several garden flowers called morning glories, though that term is not usually extended to i. batatas. some cultivars of i. batatas are grown as ornamental plants under the name tuberous morning glory, and used in a horticultural context.