Side, Snack, Appetizer

Accras

Fritters, made with black eyed peas, salted cod, herring, vegetables, malanga, fruit

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.

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.

Drink

Banana punch

Main

Barbecue chicken

Barbecue chicken consists of chicken parts or entire chickens that are barbecued, grilled or smoked. there are many global and regional preparation techniques and cooking styles. barbecue chicken is often seasoned or coated in a spice rub, barbecue sauce, or both. marinades are also used to tenderize the meat and add flavor. rotisserie chicken has gained prominence and popularity in u.s. grocery markets. barbecued chicken is one of the world's most popular barbecue dishes.

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Barbecue pork ribs

Pork ribs are a cut of pork popular in western and asian cuisines. the ribcage of a domestic pig, meat and bones together, is cut into usable pieces, prepared by smoking, grilling, or baking – usually with a sauce, often barbecue – and then served.

Main

Blaff

Fish or seafood poached with lime juice and chili peppers, serve with rice or vegetables

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.

Drink

Bush tea

Herbal teas, also known as herbal infusions and less commonly called tisanes (uk and us , us also ), are beverages made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water. oftentimes herb tea, or the plain term tea is used as a reference to all sorts of herbal teas. some herbal blends contain actual tea. the term "herbal" tea is often used in contrast to the so-called true teas (e.g., black, green, white, yellow, oolong), which are prepared from the cured leaves of the tea plant, camellia sinensis. unlike true teas (which are also available decaffeinated), most tisanes do not naturally contain caffeine. there are a number of plants, however, that do contain caffeine or another stimulant, like theobromine, cocaine or ephedrine. some common infusions have specific names such as coffee, mate (yerba mate), and rooibos (aspalathus linearis).

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.

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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.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Chop-up

Mashed mix of vegetables, for example, eggplant, okra, squash, spinach

Drink

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Breakfast

Cocoa tea

Hot chocolate with spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves

Dessert, Sweet

Coconut pie

Buko pie, sometimes anglicized as coconut pie, is a traditional filipino baked young coconut (malauhog) custard pie. it is considered a specialty in the city of los baños, laguna located on the island of luzon.buko pie is made with young coconuts (buko in tagalog), and uses sweetened condensed milk, which makes it denser than cream-based custard pies. there are also variations of the pie, which are similar but use slightly different ingredients, such as macapuno pie, that uses macapuno, special type of coconut that is thick and sticky.the pie was originally a delicacy only available in the philippines, but blast freezing technology has allowed buko pie-makers the ability to export. as it has become easier to transport and more accessible around the world, people are able to buy it as a pasalubong or homecoming present after having visited the philippines. buko pie is traditionally plain, but nowadays flavorings such as pandan, vanilla, or almond essences are used. buko pie is different from the american coconut cream pie, as it is and has neither cream in the coconut custard filling nor meringue swirls on top of the baked coconut custard.

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

Coleslaw

Coleslaw (from the dutch term koolsla meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known as cole slaw, or simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling.

Main

Conch

Conch () is a common name of a number of different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal (in other words, the shell comes to a noticeable point at both ends). in north america, a conch is often identified as a queen conch, indigenous to the waters of the gulf of mexico and caribbean. queen conches are valued for seafood and are also used as fish bait.the group of conches that are sometimes referred to as "true conches" are marine gastropod molluscs in the family strombidae, specifically in the genus strombus and other closely related genera. for example, lobatus gigas, the queen conch, and laevistrombus canarium, the dog conch, are true conches. many other species are also often called "conch", but are not at all closely related to the family strombidae, including melongena species (family melongenidae) and the horse conch triplofusus papillosus (family fasciolariidae). species commonly referred to as conches also include the sacred chank or shankha shell (turbinella pyrum) and other turbinella species in the family turbinellidae. the triton's trumpet (family charoniidae) may also be fashioned into a horn and referred to as a conch.

Main

Conch chowder

Tomato-based chowder made with ground conch meat

Main

Conch creole

Stewed conch with onions, garlic, spicy chili peppers

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Conch fritters

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

Main

Conch sautéed in butter sauce

Main

Conch stew

Conch soup and conch chowder are soup dishes made with conch that are traditional in various caribbean island cuisines as well as the cuisine of honduras. conch chowder is also a traditional food of the florida keys.

Main

Crab cake

A crab cake is a variety of fishcake that is popular in the united states. it is composed of crab meat and various other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard (typically prepared mustard, but sometimes mustard powder), eggs, and seasonings. the cake is then sautéed, baked, grilled, deep fried, or broiled. crab cakes are traditionally associated with the area surrounding the chesapeake bay, in particular the states of maryland and virginia. although the earliest use of the term "crab cake" is commonly believed to date to crosby gaige's 1939 publication new york world's fair cook book in which they are described as "baltimore crab cakes," earlier usages can be found such as in thomas j. murrey's book cookery with a chafing dish published in 1891.crab cakes are particularly popular along the coast of the mid-atlantic and south atlantic states, where the crabbing industry thrives. they can also be commonly found in new england, the gulf coast, the pacific northwest, and the northern california coast. while meat from any species of crab may be used, the blue crab, whose native habitat includes the chesapeake bay, is the traditional choice and generally considered to be the best tasting. in the pacific northwest and northern california, the dungeness crab is a popular ingredient for crab cakes, and the cakes are prepared at many restaurants throughout the region. many restaurants and fish markets advertise their crab cake product as "maryland crab cake" or "maryland-style" crab cake, which implies the crabmeat is the domestically-sourced blue crab; however, a 2015 dna study showed it is a widespread practice to substitute cheaper blue swimmer crab, which is imported, usually from asia. the foreign product is often harvested using methods and practices that would be considered unsustainable in the united states, where the crabbing industry is carefully regulated to ensure sustainability.

Dessert, Sweet

Currants roll

Rolled pastry with a sweet currant filling

Main

Curry beef

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.

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Curry chicken

Chicken curry or curry chicken is a dish originating from the indian subcontinent. it is common in the indian subcontinent, southeast asia, great britain, and the caribbean. a typical curry from the indian subcontinent consists of chicken stewed in an onion- and tomato-based sauce, flavoured with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chilli peppers and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. outside of south asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.

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Curry fish

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.

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Curry goat

Goat curry (malay: kari kambing, indonesian: kari kambing or gulai kambing) or curried goat is a curry dish prepared with goat meat, originating from the indian subcontinent and southeast asia. the dish is a staple in southeast asian cuisine, caribbean cuisine, and cuisine of the indian subcontinent. in southeast asia, the dish was brought by indian diaspora in the region, and subsequently has influenced local cuisine. this dish has spread throughout the caribbean and also the indo-caribbean diaspora in north america and europe.

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Curry oxtail

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.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Ducana

Ducana is a sweet potato dumpling or pudding from antigua, saint kitts and nevis, st. vincent and the grenadines and many other caribbean islands. they are made from grated sweet potatoes, grated coconut, sugar, flour, coconut milk, and/or water, raisins, ginger, grated nutmeg, salt and essence or vanilla extract. the mixture is combined in a bowl until it thickly coats the back of a spoon. the cooking method is quite simple, but what is often debated is the wrapping. the mixture can be cooked wrapped in foil where others prefer to cook it wrapped in coccoloba leaves, banana leaves, or seaside grape leaves. either way the wrapped contents must be boiled in salted water for about 25 minutes or until the mixture in the wrapping is firm. ducana is often served with salt cod (bacala) and what the islanders call "chop-up" which is a mixture of spinach, eggplant and okra. ducana is also eaten cold, or thinly sliced and fried lightly.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dumb bread

Bread traditionally cooked in a covered skillet over hot coals and with hot coals on the lid

Main

Fish

Ceviche, grilled, pan-fried, stew, salad, fritters

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.

Main

Fish and fungi

Fish served with fungi, a cornmeal porridge similar to polenta, the fish may be stewed, boiled, fried

Main

Fish chowder

Chowder is a type of soup or stew often prepared with milk or cream and thickened with broken crackers, crushed ship biscuit, or a roux. variations of chowder can be seafood or vegetable. crackers such as oyster crackers or saltines may accompany chowders as a side item, and cracker pieces may be dropped atop the dish. new england clam chowder is typically made with chopped clams and diced potatoes, in a mixed cream and milk base, often with a small amount of butter. other common chowders include seafood chowder, which includes fish, clams, and many other types of shellfish; lamb or veal chowder made with barley; corn chowder, which uses corn instead of clams; a wide variety of fish chowders; and potato chowder, which is often made with cheese. fish chowder, corn chowder, and especially clam chowder are popular in the north american regions of new england and atlantic canada; coastal areas of the uk and widely in new zealand.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fried plantains

Fried plantain is a dish cooked wherever plantains grow, from west africa to east africa as well as central america, the tropical region of northern south america and the caribbean countries like haiti to cuba and in many parts of southeast asia, where fried snacks are widely popular. in indonesia it is called gorengan. it is called alloco in côte d'ivoire and dodo in western nigeria, otherwise known as simply fried plantain in other parts of nigeria. kelewele is a fried spicy plantain or can be fried as a side dish for red red (african stewed black-eyed peas) and fish stew in ghana.fried plantain is also eaten in some countries in south america or the caribbean where african influence is present. for example, in the dominican republic, cuba and puerto rico, it is common to cut plantains in slices, fry them until they are yellow, smash them between two plates and fry them again. this is also a common dish in haiti, referred to as bannann peze, and throughout central america, referred to as patacones in costa rica, panama, colombia and ecuador, and as tostones in guatemala, nicaragua, and puerto rico. in honduras and venezuela they are referred to as tajadas.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fruit

Breadfruit, genip, goose berries, guava, limes, mango, papaya, passionfruit, sea grapes, soursop, sugar apple, tamarind

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fungi

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.

Drink

Ginger beverage

Main

Goat water

Goat water, also referred to as kiddy stew, is a stew that is a part of the national cuisine of the caribbean island of montserrat it has been described as a national dish of montserrat. it has also been described as a national stew.goat water is prepared using goat meat, onions, herbs and chible (scallions/spring onions and thyme), ketchup, hot green pepper, salt and pepper to taste, garlic, cloves, oil, water, marjoram, ground mace and flour. it is sometimes served with rice or crispy bread rolls. the dish has been described as spicy and flavorful.

Main

Grouper

Groupers are fish of any of a number of genera in the subfamily epinephelinae of the family serranidae, in the order perciformes. not all serranids are called "groupers"; the family also includes the sea basses. the common name "grouper" is usually given to fish in one of two large genera: epinephelus and mycteroperca. in addition, the species classified in the small genera anyperidon, cromileptes, dermatolepis, graciela, saloptia, and triso are also called "groupers". fish in the genus plectropomus are referred to as "coral groupers". these genera are all classified in the subfamily epiphelinae. however, some of the hamlets (genus alphestes), the hinds (genus cephalopholis), the lyretails (genus variola) and some other small genera (gonioplectrus, niphon, paranthias) are also in this subfamily, and occasional species in other serranid genera have common names involving the word "grouper". nonetheless, the word "grouper" on its own is usually taken as meaning the subfamily epinephelinae.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Gundy

Solomon gundy is a jamaican pickled (with salt) fish pâté usually served with crackers as an appetizer. the pâté is made with smoked red herring (although other fish such as mackerel and shad are also sometimes used) and is minced and spiced with chili peppers and seasonings. the dish appears on the menus of jamaican restaurants and resorts. it is also sold as a packaged food for export.the term may come from the british word salmagundi, used to refer to a salad of many different ingredients. that term is originally from the french word salmigondis, which refers to a disparate assembly of things, ideas, or people forming an incoherent whole (a hodgepodge).

Dessert, Sweet

Ice cream

Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. it may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. it can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together. food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. the mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. the result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2 °c or 35 °f). it becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. the meaning of the name "ice cream" varies from one country to another. ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk. frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir. frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar. ice milk. sorbet/slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: water base. examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.in some countries, such as the united states, "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. in other countries, such as italy and argentina, one word is used for all variants. analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as baked alaska.

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Jerk chicken

Jerk is a style of cooking native to jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called jamaican jerk spice. the art of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated with amerindians in jamaica from the arawak and taíno tribes who intermingled with the maroons.the smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens. the meat is normally chicken or pork, and the main ingredients of the spicy jerk marinade sauce are allspice and scotch bonnet peppers. jerk cooking is popular in caribbean and west indian diaspora communities throughout north america and western europe.

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Jerk fish

Jerk is a style of cooking native to jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called jamaican jerk spice. the art of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated with amerindians in jamaica from the arawak and taíno tribes who intermingled with the maroons.the smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens. the meat is normally chicken or pork, and the main ingredients of the spicy jerk marinade sauce are allspice and scotch bonnet peppers. jerk cooking is popular in caribbean and west indian diaspora communities throughout north america and western europe.

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Jerk pork

Jerk is a style of cooking native to jamaica, in which meat is dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot spice mixture called jamaican jerk spice. the art of jerking (or cooking with jerk spice) originated with amerindians in jamaica from the arawak and taíno tribes who intermingled with the maroons.the smoky taste of jerked meat is achieved using various cooking methods, including modern wood-burning ovens. the meat is normally chicken or pork, and the main ingredients of the spicy jerk marinade sauce are allspice and scotch bonnet peppers. jerk cooking is popular in caribbean and west indian diaspora communities throughout north america and western europe.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Johnnycakes

Johnnycake (also called journey cake, johnny bread, hoecake, shawnee cake or spider cornbread) is a cornmeal flatbread, a type of batter bread. an early american staple food, it is prepared on the atlantic coast from newfoundland to jamaica. the food originates from the indigenous people of north america. it is still eaten in the west indies, dominican republic, saint croix, the bahamas, colombia, bermuda, curaçao and florida as well as in the united states and canada. the modern johnnycake is found in the cuisine of new england and is often claimed as originating in rhode island. a modern johnnycake is fried cornmeal gruel, which is made from yellow or white cornmeal mixed with salt and hot water or milk, and sometimes sweetened. in the southern united states, the term used is hoecake, although this can also refer to cornbread fried in a pan.

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.

Drink

Lemon tea

Dessert, Sweet

Lime pie

Main

Lobster salad

A mix of lobster, mayonnaise, celery and lemon juice

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.

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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.

Drink

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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Mussel pie

Savory pie made with steamed mussels, potatoes, bacon, onions, papaya, lemon juice, curry powder

Drink

Painkiller

A painkiller is a rum cocktail with a name trademarked by pusser's rum ltd, their signature drink. it is often associated with the british virgin islands, its place of origin. the painkiller is a blend of rum with 4 parts pineapple juice, 1 part cream of coconut and 1 part orange juice, well shaken and served over the rocks with a generous amount of fresh nutmeg on top. it may be made with either two, three or four ounces of rum.

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Passionfruit juice

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as passion fruit, is a vine species of passion flower native to southern brazil through paraguay and northern argentina. it is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its sweet, seedy fruit. the fruit is a pepo, a type of berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds. the fruit is both eaten and juiced, the juice often added to other fruit juices to enhance aroma.

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Pates

Meat pies filled with beef, chicken, conch, saltfish

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Peanut punch

Peanut punch is a beverage that is popular in the caribbean. the main ingredients of the drink include peanuts/peanut butter, milk and sugar. however, variations occur whereby regular milk is often replaced or added to a mixture including condensed milk, spices (dominantly nutmeg and cinnamon), corn flakes, angostura bitters, glucose powder and quite often granola mix. the drink is often regarded by some to be an aphrodisiac due to its high fat, protein and overall energy content.in trinidad, it is made with peanut butter, milk, sugar and sometimes spices. rum is sometimes used as an ingredient. it is also available commercially in supermarkets and grocery stores as well to cater those markets. in trinidad and tobago, peanut punch is a popular drink that is often sold on sidewalks or in established food stores. the drink is traditionally marketed as an energy drink and made with a variety of ingredients according to the vendor. in jamaica, peanut punch is made with roasted peanuts, peanut butter, or commercial peanut powder mixes. white rum or stout beer is often added, as well as condensed milk or another sweetener with milk, water, and spices.peanut punch drank is a variation of the official drink inspired by former chicago bears and carolina panthers cb charles tillman, whose nickname is "peanut", and his penchant for punching the ball loose and forcing fumbles. this variation of the original drink adds the additional ingredients of early times (amount varies based on desired strength of the drink and taste) and a splash of pickle juice. the drink was first introduced in 2009, and is a popular drink at tailgates around the chicago area.

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Peas soup

Savory pea or bean soup made with vegetables, oxtail, dumplings (peas and dumplings or dough)

Side, Snack, Appetizer

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.

Drink

Pumpkin punch

Drink

Pusser's

Pusser's rum is a brand name of rum produced by pusser's rum ltd., based in the british virgin islands. nine years after the royal navy discontinued the daily rum ration in 1970, the company was founded to produce the rum from the original royal navy recipe, using a blend of five west indian rums.

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Red peas soup

Soup made with pork, ham, pig tails, turkey neck, tomatoes, spices

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Rice and peas

Rice and peas (or peas and rice) is a traditional food within the west indian caribbean islands. the 'peas' are traditionally pigeon peas, but more often substituted with kidney beans, and the dish is frequently served with curry goat.in 1961, frederic g. cassidy made note that the dish had been referred to as jamaica's coat of arms.

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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

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).

Drink

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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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.

Breakfast

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 rice

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.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Saltfish fritters

Stamp and go is a fish fritter made with salt fish in jamaican cuisine. it is part of a jamaican breakfast. it is referred to as one of the original fast foods in jamaica. the unusual name is supposed to have derived from the 18th-century british sailing ships. if an officer wanted something to be done in a hurry the order was "stamp and go!". these bite-sized, salty delights are a favorite at cocktail parties served with tangy dips. the larger ones are popular for breakfast, and were very popular as "journey" food many years ago.

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Saltfish stew

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.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Scotch bonnet pepper sauce

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

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Seafood

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans, prominently including fish and shellfish. shellfish include various species of molluscs (e.g. bivalve molluscs such as clams, oysters and mussels, and cephalopods such as octopus and squid), crustaceans (e.g. shrimp, crabs, and lobster), and echinoderms (e.g. sea cucumbers and sea urchins). historically, marine mammals such as cetaceans (whales and dolphins) as well as seals have been eaten as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times. edible sea plants such as some seaweeds and microalgae are widely eaten as sea vegetables around the world, especially in asia. seafood is an important source of (animal) protein in many diets around the world, especially in coastal areas. semi-vegetarians who consume seafood as the only source of meat are said to adhere to pescetarianism. the harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, while the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture and fish farming (in the case of fish). most of the seafood harvest is consumed by humans, but a significant proportion is used as fish food to farm other fish or rear farm animals. some seafoods (i.e. kelp) are used as food for other plants (a fertilizer). in these ways, seafoods are used to produce further food for human consumption. also, products such as fish oil and spirulina tablets are extracted from seafoods. some seafood is fed to aquarium fish, or used to feed domestic pets such as cats. a small proportion is used in medicine, or is used industrially for nonfood purposes (e.g. leather).

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Sea moss

Irish moss (or sea moss) is a jamaican beverage in which the main ingredient is the marine red algae gracilaria spp. (itself one of several commonly referred by the name of "irish moss", purportedly introduced to the island's coast by irish immigrant laborers), boiled in milk with sugar or honey and various spices added such as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. depending on the recipe, other ingredients may include sweetened condensed milk and additional thickening agents such as gum arabic or isinglass (fish gelatin), as well as ingredients like rolled oats or linseed oil to add extra fat content. a peanut-flavored version is also widely available, which is based upon another drink popular in jamaica, peanut punch. carrageenan in the cell walls of the seaweed gives the drink a distinctive thick consistency and rich mouthfeel. the irish moss drink has traditionally been homemade and sold at roadside "punch man" stalls alongside peanut punch and other refreshing drinks, but mass-produced commercial canned versions are now common as well. irish moss has various health properties and is high in calories and rich in protein, making it a favorite among athletes and bodybuilders. it is reputed to cure digestive problems like ulcers and a tonic for mood disorders. the drink is widely marketed as an aphrodisiac for men. it is often available at bars in jamaica as a mixer for rum, whiskey or even guinness stout.

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Shark

Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. modern sharks are classified within the clade selachimorpha (or selachii) and are the sister group to the rays. however, the term "shark" has also been (incorrectly) used to refer to extinct members of the subclass elasmobranchii, which are technically outside the selachimorpha clade. notable examples of improper classification include cladoselache, and various other members of the chondrichthyes class like the holocephalid eugenedontidans. under this broader definition, the earliest known sharks date back to more than 420 million years ago. acanthodians are often referred to as "spiny sharks"; though they are not part of chondrichthyes proper, they are a paraphyletic assemblage leading to cartilaginous fish as a whole. since then, sharks have diversified into over 500 species. they range in size from the small dwarf lanternshark (etmopterus perryi), a deep sea species that is only 17 centimetres (6.7 in) in length, to the whale shark (rhincodon typus), the largest fish in the world, which reaches approximately 12 metres (40 ft) in length. sharks are found in all seas and are common to depths up to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft). they generally do not live in freshwater, although there are a few known exceptions, such as the bull shark and the river shark, which can be found in both seawater and freshwater. sharks have a covering of dermal denticles that protects their skin from damage and parasites in addition to improving their fluid dynamics. they have numerous sets of replaceable teeth.several species are apex predators, which are organisms that are at the top of their food chain. select examples include the tiger shark, blue shark, great white shark, mako shark, thresher shark, and hammerhead shark. sharks are caught by humans for shark meat or shark fin soup. many shark populations are threatened by human activities. since 1970, shark populations have been reduced by 71%, mostly from overfishing.

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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 punch

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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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.

Dessert, Sweet

Sweet potato pie

Sweet potato pie (also known as sweet potato casserole) is a traditional dessert, originating in the southern united states among the african american community. it is often served during the american holiday season, especially at thanksgiving and christmas in place of pumpkin pie, which is more traditional in other regions of the united states. it is made in an open pie shell without a top crust. the filling consists of mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, spices such as nutmeg, and eggs. other possible ingredients include vanilla or lemon extracts. the baked custard filling may vary from light and silky to dense, depending on the recipe's ratio of mashed potato, milk and eggs.

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Tannia soup

Soup made with the root of the starchy plant xanthosoma (tannia, malanga, purple elephant ear), vegetables, potatoes or other root crops, chili peppers, spices

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Vegetables

Beans, cassava, corn, lentils, okra (ochroe), plantains, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams

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Wahoo

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Whelk

Whelk (also known as scungilli) is a common name applied to various kinds of sea snail. although a number of whelks are relatively large and are in the family buccinidae (the true whelks), the word whelk is also applied to some other marine gastropod species within several families of sea snails that are not very closely related. many have historically been used, or are still used, by humans and other animals as food. in a 100-gram (3+1⁄2-ounce) reference serving of whelk, there are 570 kilojoules (137 kilocalories) of food energy, 24 g of protein, 0.34 g of fat, and 8 g of carbohydrates.dogwinkles, a predatory species, were used in antiquity to make a rich red dye that improves in color as it ages.true whelks are carnivorous, and feed on annelids, crustaceans, mussels and other molluscs, drilling holes through shells to gain access to the soft tissues. whelks use chemoreceptors to locate their prey.

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Yellowfin tuna

The yellowfin tuna (thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in pelagic waters of tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. yellowfin is often marketed as ahi, from the hawaiian ʻahi, a name also used there for the closely related bigeye tuna. the species name, albacares ("white meat") can also lead to confusion: in english, the albacore (thunnus alalunga) is a different species, while yellowfin is officially designated albacore in french and referred to as albacora by portuguese fishermen.