Here are six delightful Caribbean recipes to make your celebration special, featuring a fusion of savory and sweet flavors:

1. Curry Goat (Jamaica) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs goat meat, cubed
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic until golden. 2. Add curry powder and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Add goat meat, potatoes, coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Simmer until meat is tender.

2. Caribbean Shrimp Tacos - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 cup pineapple salsa
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning and grill until opaque. 2. Warm tortillas and fill with shrimp. 3. Top with pineapple salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

3. Plantain and Black Bean Empanadas - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 ripe plantains, mashed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Empanada dough (store-bought or homemade)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix mashed plantains, black beans, cheese, and cumin. 2. Spoon the mixture onto empanada dough circles. 3. Seal and bake until golden brown.

4. Pineapple Coconut Cake - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix flour, shredded coconut, and baking powder. 2. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. 3. Alternately add dry ingredients and coconut milk. Fold in pineapple and vanilla. 4. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

5. Passion Fruit Mojito - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup passion fruit puree
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 1/2 cups white rum
- Soda water
- Ice

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Muddle mint leaves with passion fruit puree and simple syrup. 2. Add lime juice, rum, and ice. Shake well. 3. Strain into glasses and top with soda water.

6. Mango Coconut Panna Cotta - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup mango puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- Mango slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Bloom gelatin in cold water. 2. Heat coconut milk and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add mango puree and vanilla. 3. Remove from heat, add gelatin, and stir until dissolved. 4. Pour into molds and refrigerate until set. Garnish with mango slices.

 

Enjoy these Caribbean-inspired culinary creations!