Cooking of the Caribbean: Tropical Taste Sensations From the Islands in the Sun (Contemporary Kitchen) (Paperback)

by Linda Doeser (Author)

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Product Description
Over 70 deliciously authentic dishes from Guyana and the islands of Jamaica and Trinidad. Comprehensive glossary with information on traditional ingredients and cooking techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Lorenz Books (March 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754802655
• ISBN-13: 978-0754802655
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,780,120 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Exciting Change of Cuisine, July 7, 2001

By	"blusel" (SF, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this cookbook on impulse (okay, because of the cover) and have used its recipes quite frequently since. First of all, since I mention its cover, I have to say that the photography is rich and beautiful and pays great homage to this cuisine. Each recipe has its corresponding photo plus step-by-step photographs of its preparation, which I felt might be overkill, but actually helpful when dealing with ingredients and techniques that I've never met before.

I found unusual ingredients in this book such as ackee, cassava, chayote, taro, green bananas, and salt cod. I took this as an opportunity to try foods that I have never tried before. Such an opportunity is something that I expect from a cookbook and this one certainly delivers the goods! I also appreciate the unexpected combination of ingredients in each recipe. For example one of my favorites is the Caribbean Vegetable Soup with onion, garlic, thyme, carrots, celery, green bananas, taro, red lentils, chayote, macaroni, etc. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Some other favorites are the Coconut Jumbo Shrimp, the Mango, Tomato & Red Onion Salad, the Creole Fish Stew, the Pork Roasted with Herbs, Spices & Rum (very rich!), BBQ Jerk Chicken, and last but not least, the Peanut Chicken.

One more thing to add, if you are trying to incorporate more fish into your diet, this book is for you. Though the fish section is heavy on the shellfish, you will find 4 delicious recipes included for snapper, trout, and salmon.

Enjoy!