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TrinidadianTrinidadian Chicken Pelau (Chicken, Rice & Pigeon Peas)
A one-pot Trinidadian pelau: caramelized sugar, seared chicken, pigeon peas and rice simmered in coconut-scented broth. Hearty and protein-forward for training meals and easy to pack for leftovers.
1 hr 15 min·mediumDairy-free
Puerto RicanArroz con Gandules (Vegan Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
A classic Puerto Rican one-pot rice flavored with a bright sofrito, annatto oil, green olives and pigeon peas. Rich and fragrant, this vegan version uses coconut milk for body and is perfect for a family dinner or holiday table.
55 min·easyVeganGluten-free
CubanCuban Black Bean & Chickpea Stew with Garlic‑Lime Rice and Crispy Maduros
A hearty Cuban‑style black bean and chickpea stew cooked in a bright sofrito and finished with citrus, served with garlicky lime rice and sweet fried plantains — filling, deeply flavored, and entirely vegetarian (vegan).
1 hr·mediumVegetarianVegan
TrinidadianTrinidadian Doubles with Curried Channa and Tamarind Chutney
Doubles are Trinidad’s beloved street sandwich: two soft, fried flatbreads (bara) sandwiching curried chickpeas (channa) and bright chutneys. This recipe walks a home cook through making bara, a rich channa, and simple tamarind and pepper chutneys — an afternoon project that rewards you with authentic, make‑ahead components.
3 hr 45 min·mediumVegetarianVegan
JamaicanQuick Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Coconut Rice and Fried Plantains
A weeknight-ready Jamaican escovitch: pan-seared snapper fillets topped with a hot, tangy pickled veg sauce, served with quick coconut rice and fried ripe plantains. Bold island flavors, done in about 30 minutes.
30 min·easyPescatarian
Puerto RicanMofongo de Puerco (Puerto Rican Plantain Mash with Chicharrón)
A classic Puerto Rican side or main of fried green plantains mashed with garlicky pork cracklings. Earthy, garlicky and satisfying — serve with a light broth or stewed protein.
40 min·mediumGluten-free
CubanCuban Ropa Vieja (Make-Ahead Shredded Beef)
A classic Cuban-style shredded beef braised in tomato, peppers and olives. It improves after a day in the fridge, holds up well for lunches through the week, and reheats cleanly for bowls, sandwiches or rice.
2 hr 5 min·mediumGluten-free
JamaicanOne‑Pot Jamaican Curry Chicken
A classic Jamaican-style curry chicken made start-to-finish in one heavy skillet or Dutch oven — browned chicken, fragrant curry-spiked sauce and potatoes all simmered together for minimal washing up.
1 hr 10 min·medium
TrinidadianChicken Pelau (Trinidadian One‑Pot Rice with Pigeon Peas)
A classic Trinidadian one‑pot of caramelized chicken, pigeon peas and coconut‑scented rice. Cooked in a single heavy pot for deep, toasted flavor — great for family meals or make‑ahead lunches.
1 hr 20 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
TrinidadianTrinidadian Doubles (Bara with Curried Channa) — Vegan
Doubles are Trinidad street food: soft, fried bara (flatbread) stuffed with spicy curried channa (chickpeas) and topped with tamarind and pepper sauces. This plant-based version is made without mock meats and is approachable for a home cook.
1 hr 10 min·mediumVegan
Puerto RicanCarne Guisada (Puerto Rican beef stew) — make-ahead, fridge-friendly
A classic Puerto Rican beef stew braised with a quick homemade sofrito, tomatoes, olives and capers; it tastes better after a day in the fridge and keeps well for weekday meals.
1 hr 55 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
Puerto RicanPastelón de Plátano Maduro (Vegetarian Plantain 'Lasagna' with Lentils and Cheese)
A Puerto Rican pastelón made vegetarian by using a savory lentil 'picadillo' and layers of sweet fried ripe plantains and melting cheese — hearty, salty, and caramelized so no one will miss the meat.
1 hr 25 min·mediumVegetarian
CubanArroz con Pollo (Cuban-style One-Pot Chicken & Rice)
Classic Cuban one-pot chicken and rice cooked in a single heavy pan: browned, seasoned chicken simmers with a tomato-sofrito and rice until tender. Minimal washing up and built-in leftovers.
1 hr·mediumGluten-free
CubanQuick Cuban Picadillo with White Rice and Maduros
A classic Cuban picadillo — spiced ground beef with olives, raisins and tomato — served with steamed white rice and sweet fried plantains. Ready on a weeknight in about 30–35 minutes.
32 min·easyGluten-free
JamaicanBudget Jamaican Rice and Peas (One-Pot, with Fried Plantain)
A classic Jamaican-style rice and peas made cheaply with canned kidney beans and coconut milk, cooked in one pot and served with quick fried plantain for a filling, low-cost meal for four.
45 min·easyVegetarianVegan
JamaicanJamaican Jerk Chicken (Grilled over Charcoal or Gas)
Bone-in, skin-on chicken marinated in a spicy-sweet Jamaican jerk seasoning and grilled over live fire for smoky char and deep flavor. Make ahead and grill for a classic Caribbean centerpiece.
1 hr·medium
- Trinidadian
Trinidad Aloo Pies (Potato Turnovers)
Street-food style fried pies filled with spiced mashed potatoes — cheap, filling and perfect for feeding four on a budget. Make a batch to eat hot with chutney or pack for a work lunch.
55 min·easyVeganVegetarian
- Puerto Rican
Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew) — High‑Protein
A classic Puerto Rican braised chicken stew made with a bright sofrito, annatto color, olives and capers. Using 2 lb of boneless chicken breast gives this version a very high protein yield — great for training meal prep.
1 hr 20 min·mediumGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Yuca con Mojo with Crisp Tostones (Cuban-style, Plant‑Based)
Boiled cassava (yuca) dressed in a garlicky citrus mojo and served with twice‑fried green plantain tostones for crisp contrast. A classic Cuban pairing that's simple, bright, and fully plant‑based.
1 hr·easyVeganGluten-free
- Jamaican
Jamaican Vegetarian Stew Peas with Coconut and Potato Dumplings
A classic island comfort—rich, coconut-simmered red kidney beans with sweet potato and soft flour dumplings (spinners). Hearty, well-spiced and unmistakably Jamaican without any meat.
1 hr 20 min·mediumVegetarian
- Trinidadian
Saltfish Buljol with Fried Bake (Trinidadian Breakfast)
A bright, flaky saltfish salad — salted cod tossed with tomatoes, peppers, onion and lime — served with warm fried bakes for scooping. Classic Trinidadian breakfast that's easy to make ahead.
1 hr 15 min·easyPescatarian
- Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican Pernil (Slow-Roasted Garlic-Citrus Pork Shoulder)
A weekend project: a bone-in pork shoulder rubbed with a bright garlic–citrus mojo and slow-roasted until the meat pulls apart and the skin crisps. Make it for a crowd — leftovers are perfect for sandwiches, rice dishes or reheating the next day.
5 hr 45 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Cuban
Lechón Asado (Cuban Mojo-Roasted Pork Shoulder)
Slow-roasted pork shoulder marinated in a garlicky citrus mojo and finished until the exterior is deeply browned and the meat pulls apart — a classic Cuban celebratory roast.
4 hr 30 min·projectGluten-freeDairy-free
- Jamaican
Jamaican Oxtail Stew (make-ahead, keeps 4–5 days)
Rich, slow-braised Jamaican oxtail with scallions, thyme and a touch of allspice. It improves after a day in the fridge, making it ideal for make-ahead dinners and busy weekdays.
3 hr·project