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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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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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Lift-Off!

This drink was invented by Blair Reynolds, bartender at Thatch Tiki Bar, in Portland, Oregon. Made with falernum, a syrup spiced with ginger and clove, it gets a fiery boost…

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Jerked Cedar-Plank Halibut

Jerk seasoning, a traditional Caribbean spice rub made with allspice berries, Scotch bonnet chiles, and a host of other herbs and spices, gets a Northwest twist in a Canadian chef’s…

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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

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‘Mo J’ Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak

Toss a few red onions on the grill to serve with this dish; a salad of tomatoes and cucumbers rounds out the meal nicely. My family loves this versatile mojo…

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Avocado-Tomato Salad

Avocado and lime juice help cool things off after a few bites of the spicy frittata and the sweet heat from the roasted sweet potatoes. A simple vinaigrette of olive…

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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 Fruit Skewers with Island Spices & Dark Rum

Allspice, nutmeg and rum give these kebabs of strawberries, pineapple, kiwi and mango a lilting Caribbean accent.