Caribbean & Regional Recipes: Easy Global Dishes
Caribbean & Regional Recipes
Caribbean and regional recipes bring together the cuisines of the Caribbean islands, the Guianas, Central America, West Africa, and other regions whose food traditions aren't always well-represented in mainstream recipe collections. These are dishes built on bold seasoning, tropical ingredients, and generations of home cooks passing recipes down.
This collection brings together our most-loved Caribbean and regional recipes — from Guyanese tennis rolls to Puerto Rican cuajito to Trinidad pastelle. Every recipe is tested, photographed, and written with clear step-by-step instructions, tips, and FAQs.
Guyanese Recipes
Guyanese food blends Indian, African, Portuguese, Chinese, and indigenous influences — the result of the country's diverse history. These are the dishes people remember from home.
- Guyanese Tennis Rolls Recipe — Soft, sweet rolls with a citrus finish. Our #1 Caribbean recipe.
- Guyana Bake Custard Recipe — Creamy, spiced baked custard from Guyana.
- Guyanese Duff Recipe — Sweet, spiced steamed pudding with raisins and rum.
- Guyana Pound Cake Recipe — Rich, buttery Guyanese pound cake.
Puerto Rican Recipes
Puerto Rican food — a mix of Taíno, Spanish, and African influences — is comforting, starchy, and full of pork.
- Cuajito Puerto Rico Recipe — Traditional Puerto Rican pork stomach stew with plantains and herbs.
- Mofonguitos Recipe — Mini Puerto Rican plantain cups filled with pork, shrimp, or vegetables.
Trinidadian Recipes
Trinidadian food is a celebration of the island's Indian, African, and Creole influences.
- Trinidad Pastelle Recipe — The Trini version of tamales, made with cornmeal and seasoned meat.
- Trini Gulab Jamun Recipe — The Trinidadian version of the Indian milk-based sweet.
Haitian Recipes
Haitian food is bold, flavorful, and rooted in African and French traditions.
- Haitian Spaghetti Recipe — Haitian-style spaghetti with hot dogs and a tomato-based sauce.
- Blanc Manger Haitian Recipe — Creamy Haitian coconut dessert with a silky texture.
Other Regional Favorites
Central American, West African, and other regional dishes that deserve a place in your rotation.
- Tustacas Honduras Recipe — Sweet Honduran cookies with cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Liberian Pepper Soup Recipe — Spicy West African pepper soup with chicken or fish.
- Pastelle Recipe — The Puerto Rican version of tamales.
More Recipe Collections
- Dessert Recipes — Cakes, cookies, frostings, and international sweets.
- Asian Recipes — Bold, aromatic dishes from across Asia.
- Copycat Recipes — Restaurant favorites made at home.
- Filipino Recipes — Another island cuisine with rich regional traditions.
About Caribbean & Regional Cuisines
Caribbean cooking is one of the world's great cuisines, but it's often underrepresented in mainstream food writing. The Caribbean includes dozens of islands and mainland territories, each with its own history and food traditions. Trinidad has a strong Indian influence (roti, doubles, curry). Jamaica has jerk seasoning, ackee, and saltfish. Puerto Rico has mofongo, pernil, and arroz con gandules. Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana add their own Indian, Javanese, and Creole traditions.
The cuisines of Central America and West Africa also have rich traditions that don't always get the attention they deserve. Honduran tustacas, Liberian pepper soup, and Haitian blanc manger are all worth knowing.
Our collection is a small window into these traditions. We've focused on recipes that are approachable for home cooks anywhere — no specialty equipment, no obscure ingredients, and clear instructions for every step.