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Grilled Chicken with Curried Couscous, Spinach, and Mango

It’s amazing how just a teaspoon of curry powder can make a dish so aromatic. Dressing both the couscous and the spinach with curry vinaigrette disperses its flavor throughout. Serve…

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Strawberry Mojito

A mojito is traditionally made with white rum, muddled mint and lime juice, and seltzer. Strawberries make this cocktail both sweeter and more tart—a nice match for bold amber rum…

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Grilled Curried Swordfish with Mango Salsa

If you have a favorite homemade mango salsa, feel free to use it here, or try this version. Otherwise, use jarred; we especially like Newman’s Own.

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Sopa de Salchichon

Popular in both Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, this rainy-day spicy salami and potato soup has almost as many variations as it does fans. I love mortadella in this…

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Pernil-Style Pork Tenderloin

Pernil is a brightly flavored roast pork dish from the Caribbean. This version uses quick-cooking tenderloin in place of the more traditional pork shoulder, but it has the same robust…

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Rum-Glazed Pork Skewers with Coconut Rice

A Caribbean-accented spice rub and glaze boost the flavor of quick-cooking pork tenderloin. Rice cooked with coconut milk adds to the tropical feel of the dish.

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Jamaican Rice & Peas

这is really a rice and beans dish, but in Jamaica, beans are called peas. It's traditionally served alongside Jerk Chicken or Jerk Pork.

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Spice-Rubbed Tilapia with Tomatillo, Black Bean & Mango Salad

Tomatillos look like small green tomatoes surrounded by a papery husk. They’re common in Mexican cuisine, and their refreshing flavor is great either raw or cooked.

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Caribbean Grilled Pork, Chicken or Turkey with Pineapple Salsa

The ripe, tropical flavors of this salsa couldn't find a better partner than the curry-inspired rub. It works equally well with boneless pork chops, chicken breasts or turkey cutlets, so…

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Jerk Chicken Drumsticks