Here are six recipes inspired by the Caribbean, featuring a mix of sweet and savory dishes:

 

1. Jerk Chicken (Jamaica) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix jerk seasoning, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, thyme, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Coat chicken pieces with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Grill or bake until the chicken is cooked through and has a smoky, spicy flavor.

2. Coconut Rice and Peas (Jamaica) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 sprig thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, kidney beans, garlic, green onions, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

3. Conch Fritters (Bahamas) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb conch meat, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix conch, flour, cornmeal, bell pepper, onion, garlic, baking powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
3. Drain on paper towels and serve with a dipping sauce.

4. Guava Duff (The Bahamas) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup guava jam

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and sugar. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
2. Stir in milk and vanilla to form a dough.
3. Roll out the dough, spread guava jam, and roll it into a log.
4. Steam for 1 hour. Slice and serve with a drizzle of guava sauce.

5. Tamarind Balls (Trinidad and Tobago) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup tamarind pulp
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 cup grated coconut

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a saucepan, combine tamarind pulp, sugar, water, and ginger.
2. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
3. Allow it to cool, then roll into small balls and coat with grated coconut.

6. Mango Sorbet (Caribbean-wide) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 3 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Mint leaves for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Blend mangoes until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, make a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat.
3. Combine mango puree, simple syrup, and lime juice.
4. Freeze the mixture in an ice cream maker or a shallow dish, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve the mango sorbet garnished with fresh mint leaves.

Enjoy these Caribbean-inspired culinary delights!