Tropic Cooking: The New Cuisine from Florida and the Islands of the Caribbean [Paperback]

Joyce LaFray (Author)

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From Library Journal

Thirty-five pages of Caribbean drinks should put cooks in the mood to explore further Young's very good Tropic Cookery . The variety of ingredients in the region and the influences of natives and African, European, and Asian immigrants lead to wonderfully vivid flavors. Happily, many stores now carry the ingredients for recipes such as charbroiled tuna with tarragon papaya sauce or starfruit and peach soup. The soup chapter, including a delicious duck and black bean soup, will be much used. Some recipes (johnnycakes made with coconut milk) are variations on mainland ones; others are truly tropic. Interesting and useful. SP
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (November 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898152348
• ISBN-13: 978-0898152340
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,123,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a superior book on Caribbean cuisine, October 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tropic Cooking: The New Cuisine from Florida and the Islands of the Caribbean (Paperback)

This is one of the best, easy-to-follow cookbooks and guides on how to cook lowfat, delicious Caribbean foods. I was the "hit" of many dinner events with family and guests using this great guide to unique and delicious recipes. I recommend "Tropic Cooking" by Joyce LaFray for the experienced chef or the novice cook who's looking for an easy to follow, hard to find cook book to yummy Island dining.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have only one cookbook this is the one!!!!!, October 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Tropic Cooking: The New Cuisine from Florida and the Islands of the Caribbean (Paperback)

I have a libary of cookbooks and "Tropic Cooking" is the one I constantly use.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great food!, March 5, 2005

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This review is from: Tropic Cooking: The New Cuisine from Florida and the Islands of the Caribbean (Paperback)

My wife loves the fact that I like to cook. Our kitchen shelves are filled with cookbooks and most have a few recipes that I like. Tropic Cooking is one that I consistently use and everyone, including my kids, loves the results.

The Florida Avocado Dip is wonderful, I usually leave off the olives though.

Pork Chops Negril is a sweet treat that just takes a few minutes to create. It's perfect for an evening when you're strapped for time.

Potatoes Bonaventure is always a hit at pot lucks, I think it's the pastrami that catches peoples attention as well as tickles their tastbuds.

If you can get fresh ripe tomatoes that don't taste like cardboard then one of these two recipes are wonderful.

Broiled Tomatoes with Mushroom Bits.

Fried Tomatoes.

I wish I was more of a dessert person because some of these sound wonderful. Cicely's Baked Bananas was an experiment once for a dessert party and it was very well received. I took home an empty plate which is always a good sign.

I highly recommend Tropic Cooking!