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Paradise Salad with Quick Coconut Granola

Tropical fruits are at their best in winter. Mangos and avocados, however, may need some time to ripen, so keep that in mind when shopping. You can purchase prepared granola,…

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Spicy Pork Chops with Mango-Lime Salsa

Look for thick chops (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches thick) for this recipe; they're less likely to dry out during cooking.

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Cube Steak with Lime Mojo

Mojo is a garlicky citrus sauce that’s popular throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This lime-heavy version (most mojo is made with sour oranges, a tropical fruit) is a perfect…

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用椰浆米饭Rum-Glazed猪肉串

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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Hemingway Special

Created for the daiquiri-loving expat Ernest Hemingway at El Floridita in Havana, this cocktail (also called a Papa Doble) was originally made without any sugar and with twice the rum.…

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Spicy Jerk Pork Chops

Add some heat to tonight's pork chop dinner. This recipe is based on the fiery Jamaican seasoning known as jerk, made of Scotch bonnet chiles, ground spices, garlic, and herbs.

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Ancho-Marinated Pork and Mango Skewers

Skewering chunks of meat along with vegetables or fruit is great way to bring sensible portions to your cookout: You get the perfect protein portion, but your plate is dominated by two…

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Island-Spiced, Pineapple-Glazed Grilled Chicken Breasts

Here’s a twist on traditional American barbecued chicken. The spice rub is similar to Jamaican jerk seasoning, and the “sauce” is a rum and pineapple glaze.

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Grilled Mango, Poblano & Passionfruit Salsa

Add minced habanero or jalapeño chiles if you like it spicy, but taste your roasted poblano before adding any more heat; some poblanos can be just as hot as jalapeños.…

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Jerk Chicken Drumsticks