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Warm, accessible, and delicious
The visuals are lovely and the recipes divine -- a great mix of easy-to-prepare dishes and great stories. All for a good cause, too. What more could you ask for!

Morgan Freeman and Friends: Caribbean Cooking for a Cause
I am really enjoying this cook book! I love the look of the book - the beautiful photos of the islands, the food and the celebrities! I found that the recipes called for common items easily found in super markets, preparation was not too complicated and of the recipes I have tried so far, the dishes are delicious! I think anyone who loves to cook would thoroughly enjoy this cook book!

RESORT FOOD
Although the book was written for a good cause (The Grenada Relief Fund),I have to give it a mediocre review. I when I purchased the book, I thought that it would be authenic Caribbean Food, with a focus on Grenadian recipes. However, this was not the case. Each chapter begins with a story about one of Freeman's "Celebrity" friends and the particular island that they frequent often. The only celebrities that have any familial ties to the Caribbean is Michael Douglas who is Bahamian on his mother's side; and Daisy Fuentes, who is Cuban. All of the celebs, (with the execption of Fuentes, who cooks for herself with help from her family) have professional chefs that make food for them.
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Subjects:  1. Cookery, Caribbean    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    5. Cooking / General   

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unique cuisiine
I love this book. It is about time that people open their eyes and palates to such a tasty cuisine especially that the United States has been involved with the gorgeous island of Puerto Rico since 1898. It is like no other Latin cuisine. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Caribbean    2. Cookery, Puerto Rican    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Novelty    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian   

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I expected more.
I really expected to have a little bit more original cuban recipes. I mean the ones that are on there are great but I just expected more. It's still a very good cook book.

very authentic!
I have been married to a latin man for 37 years & learned how to cook Cuban (& Puerto Rican) food.I bought the book for a friend after I showed her how to make 'ropa vieja' (translated 'old clothes'). She loves it & has tried many of the recipes. The photos truly capture the latin feel & the script of the three guys is added fun.I also live in Miami & enjoy Cuban food in restaurants or my own. A must have for your collection.

Cuban Food with humor
This is an excellent beginning introduction cook book for Maimi cuban food.The recipes are very easy to follow and the ingredients are clearly explained. The only challenge I had was making Cuban bread. But I finally followed the recipe exactly and got a perfect loaf of bread. Yes I really had to roll out the dough with a rolling pin to get the bread to come out right. The writers comments just kept me reading recipes, not bad for a cook book ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Cuban    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Cuban cooking    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. Regional & Ethnic - General    7. Cooking / Ethnic    8. Cuba    9. National & regional cuisine   

Reviews (32)

Excellent recipes, but wordy descriptions
As the daughter of Cuban parents, I grew up in a completely Cuban home in the middle of Queens, NY. While these recipes are wonderful and helped me introduce my Non-Cuban husband and children to the wonders of a home-cooked Cuban meal, the descriptions at the beginning of each chapter did get a bit nauseating. ENOUGH about how her family was of the high aristocracy!! Get to the recipes, already!! The chicken and rice recipe is fabulous and a huge hit with everyone I have made it for - excellent for a pot luck or large buffet lunch or dinner. Enjoy and happy cooking!!

Just like my grandmother and aunts
GREAT BOOK! As a Cuban-American, growing up eating only Cuban meals until my teens, I found the recipes exact or nearly exact to those of my Abeula and Tias. Since moving away from family and marrying a German-American husband (who enjoys all Cuban dishes that I make) some recipes were forgotten. I was given this book as a christmas present and now I am able to repeat those dishes that I had not learned.Easy to read and the stories are precious.

Cuban cooking, a history
This is a well written book that takes you to a pre- Castro ranch with a well stocked , rather European kitchen. A number of indigineous receipes are given.Surely, it was not soul food of Cuba, but an ethnic combination of foods to satisfy a long list of people who owned or worked the ranch.Meat was available daily. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cookery, Cuban    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Cuba    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    8. Cooking / General    9. National & regional cuisine   

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Buy this book!
I'm Jamaican but I love Puerto Rican food, I guess it's because Jamaican and Puerto Rican cooking is pretty similar I guess.There are so many recipes in this book and it's very easy to follow.I first saw this book at my Aunt-in-law's home (She's from P.R) and TiTi Julie told me if I want to learn how to make Arroz con Gandules that I should buy this book and I did.Buy this book, you won'tbe sorry!

Puerto Rican Cookery
I have that book in spanish, because I am from Puerto Rico and my daughter just got married and she wanted the book but she likes it better in English and believe it or not the price was cheaper thru Amazon than in Puerto Rico.
PR Cookery....a case of health.
Deep fried?...lol...the person complaining about this as a health issue obviously doesn't know what Puerto Rican cooking is then.Ive been eating my mom's cooking recipes from this book for years, and no one in my immediate family is overweight or obese or unhealthy.Sure things are fried but they are fried at very high heat which keeps the oil from setting in.Plus, Puerto Ricans don't die from fried foods like typical Americans because its different.They actually perform physical labor which uses up those calories, use olive and canola oil instead of your regular vegetable oil, and eat a balanced diet full of locally grown vegetables, fruits, and raised meat. If this person is judging this book becuase of their personal health concerns, then they probably need to judge your typical American cook books and see how unhealthy they are. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Puerto Rican    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Methods - Cookery for One    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. National & regional cuisine    7. Puerto Rico   

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Different, Easy, Elegant, Beautiful
I also own a lot of cookbooks. I love to read them. I checked this book out from the library, and it is the only one I have ever checked out for free that I wanted to pay for, not matter how much it cost. Wonderful tips on products, unpretentious - almost apologetic in tone because she didn't graduate from culinary school (neither did I! Perfect!), beautiful photography, many, many recipes I want to try. Sandwiches fillings that become dips that become sauces, terrific adaptation and suggestions. I am so glad to have this cookbook/story. It is an irresistable love story of food and hospitality. Makes me want to go to their restaurant in Anguilla - wherever that is..... At least I can eat and serve the food! Try it at your library and see. Delightful.

Excellent
This is one of the best cookbooks we own (and we own a lot).Everything we have tried has turned out great and taste wonderful. Well worth owning

Best cookbook I own
We have dined at Blanchards in Anguilla several times and it is by far our favorite restaurant in the Caribbean. How thrilling to find out we could re-create our favorite dishes at home with this wonderful cookbook. It is by far my favorite!
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Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Regional & Ethnic - American - New England    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. Cooking / American / General    7. General cookery   

Reviews (9)

This is what I'm talking about!
I congratulate the Three Guys on their new book! I discovered their website years ago and have found it an invaluable resource for information on Cuban food and culture. I purchased their early online recipe book and still use it today. I also bought their first hardcover book and pre-ordered this second hardcover as soon as it was available.
Enthusiastically recommended
The collaborative effort of Glenn Lindgren, Raul Musibay, Jorge Castillo, "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban: 100 Great Recipes For Cuban Entertaining" is an ethnic collection of mouth-watering cuisine and a "how to" guide for celebrating and partying "Cuban Style". There are whole chapters devoted to Cuban oriented desserts, drinks, appetizers, soups, entrees, side dishes, and even backyard grilling. Enhanced with a 'Cuban Food Glossary' and a list of sources for acquiring special ingredients for Cuban dishes, the recipes comprising "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban" range from 'Cake de Guayaba' (Guava Cake), to 'Ensalada de Fluevos' (Egg Salad), to 'Pollo de la Plancha' (Grilled Chicken Breasts), to 'Coctel de Frutas Tropical' (Tropical Fruit Cocktail). Wonderfully illustrated throughout with full color photography of finished dishes, "Three Guys From Miami Celebrate Cuban" is a particularly "user friendly" and enthusiastically recommended addition to any kitchen cook's ethnic cuisine oriented cookbook collection.

El Segundo Hit!
Can there be anything wrong with a cookbook that starts with desserts up front.......?Definitely not in my opinion, especially when the first recipe is for Coconut Rice Pudding!
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Subjects:  1. Cookery, Cuban    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. International And Ethnic Cookery    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. Cooking / Ethnic    7. Cuba    8. National & regional cuisine   

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1 part sour; 2 parts sweet
This was a fine effort from Ms. Vanderhoof.I wasn't sure about it- this book takes some time to "ripen" at least for me. She doesn't spend any time on how they were able to take two years off and I guess that ok but I kept wondering about it.When they actually get to the Caribbean the whole book really blooms.The love that these two feel for the areas they live in becomes infectious.The recipes are interesting but where would this Michigan resident find the ingredients?When the author is writing about the people she meets, Mr. Butter, the Minister of Rum, Dingis and family, those are the most WONDERFUL passages in the book.This was not a perfect book but it is an interesting book and I'm so glad I read it.

Wonderful Escape
I love the Caribbean and this was a wonderful trip through the Islands.I loved all the recipes too.

It certainly made me want to sail the Caribbean!
This book really did make me want to forget life in the boring, cold U.S. and sail around the Caribbean! I read it during the summer, however, I think it would have been better to read in the winter...a nice escape from reality. Although the recipes are a little much (I doubt I could find 3/4 of the ingredients in the states, at least, not where I live), Mrs. Vanderhoof does a great jobs with her characters...I especially enjoyed reading about the rum guy!
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Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Essays & Travelogues    3. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    4. Travel    5. Travel - General    6. Travel / Caribbean & West Indies   

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Classic and basic delicious recipes
My co-worker introduced me to this book, when she prepare to a party a "Bacalao a la Valenciana" (she had no left-overs).I asked her for the recipe and she let me borrow her book; after reading it for a couple minutes I decided to buy it has too many good and basic recipes for me not to get it, since I am new in the art of cooking.
The food I grew up with.
My mom has this book and I was always experimenting in the kitchen with recipes from this book. It is very easy to follow and has great recipes. Now, I've been married for 4 years and I miss all of this great puertorican food, so I looked for it specifically so that I can revive my love of cooking the best caribbean food.

The BEST of the BEST!
This is the best Puerto Rican cookbook you will ever find. When I got married my mom took me to the store to find this book and she said to me: "You can't leave Puerto Rico without this, treasure it forever, keep your husband happy for years to come." I've been married 10 years and I still use the cookbook and my husband gets very excited on what I will cook next. He has even done some himself and feels like a great chef. Everything on that book tastes as good as it sounds or better. It is the BEST of all. I will pass this on to my children when the time comes. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking / Wine    2. Foreign Language Study    3. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    4. Spanish    5. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    6. Language Teaching & Learning (Other Than ELT)    7. Cookery, Caribbean    8. Cookery, Creole   

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Autentico y sabroso
We decided we needed some Puerto Rican cookbooks in the house, and Puerto Rican Cuisine is one of them.It really looks like all our abuelitas worked on this great cookbook with Rivera.Quite a few recipes brought tears to my eyes since I haven't eaten them in over six years since my great-grandmother died.We look forward to recreating many of her dishes with the assistance of this book.If you want a simple, authentic Puerto Rican cookbook, this is for your culinary library.

Yummy!!!
This is the best Puerto Rican cookbook I have seen. The recipes are so easy to follow and fool-proof. I'm Italian and my Hubby is Puerto Rican. Everything I've cooked from these recipes, he has loved....Thank you Mr. Rivera... my Felix has even cooked a few of your dishes!!! Please don't hesitate in buying this book...it's wonderful!!!

Great book recipe
Include every steps and explanations on how to make Caribean favorites dishes and meals.
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Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    4. Cooking / South American & Latin American    5. National & regional cuisine    6. Puerto Rico   

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Best Trini Cookbook Ever!!!!
I am the first generation as a US citizen, both parents from Trinidad. So the food I grew up eating and buying from our neighborhood trini spots...it's all I really know. Now that I am an adult I want my children to know trini food as well and this book does the trick. I have the basics down pack but this book gives me the extra confidence to try and make things on my own, without calling my mother every five minutes. Great book, great history...GREAT BUY!!!

A delicious trip down memory lane
I loved this book,the recipes reminded me of family and friends I've had wonderful meals with, an still do.

Great Trini Cookbook
I was born in Trinidad but live in the US.Sometimes it's hard to find comparable spices, veggies, etc. to help make our dishes more like we remember.The author did a great job helping us determine which things to buy in the US to help in this area.She left nothing out, I found all my favorites.I actually ordered it as a wedding gift to my cousin, but I will be ordering one for myself as well!Really a great book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cookery, Trinidadian    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. General    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Trinidad and Tobago    8. National & regional cuisine    9. Trinidad & Tobago   

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Biblia de la culinaria puertorriquena contemporanea
Hacia ya un tiempo que queria comprar este libro. Por lo que habia leido en la prensa online de Puerto Rico, crei que valia la pena obtenerlo, pero el precio original de $60 me lo impedia. No fue hasta que, aprovechando el nuevo precio de Amazon, mas razonable para mi, lo compre. Lo lei como leo una novela, pagina tras pagina, deteniendome no para descansar la vista y si para admirar la impecable fotografia que lo ilustra.El lector que crea que el autor lo va a dejar en el aire al mencionar tal o cual nombre o dato que no le es familiar, se equivoca. El trasfondo historico que ofrece es educativo y ameno, sin caer en lo innecesario, y sin rodeos ni regresiones aburridas. Las historias de cada chef por si solas, constituyen narrativas interesantisimas. Las numerosas recetas presentadas son, a mi modo de ver, faciles de seguir y asequibles para cualquier aventurado en la cocina, sea chef o cocinero casero. Sea puertorriqueno o de cualquier otra nacionalidad, el lector quedara complacido pues, el autor y la editorial han tenido en cuenta a los lectores internacionales que no necesariamente estan familiarizados con la terminologia de la cocina puertorriquena. A proposito, tambien ha sido traducido al ingles, por si no es proficiente en espanol.(Al momento de escribir esta nota, el precio de la edicion en ingles es de $60.) Por su formato grande y su atractivo fotografico, este es un libro para mostrar a familiares y amigos y lucir sobre su mesa de sala, no para esconderlo en la biblioteca. A resumidas cuentas es, a mi modo de ver, la biblia de la culinaria puertorriquena contemporanea. ... Read more

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EASY RECIPES!
This book delivered on so many levels.It provided me with quick and easy recipes, Best of all it is comletely vegetarian!This book will definately add to my favorite recipes.

great casava
Its a ital cook book, just what i been looking for :) thankyou

Comming from a rasta....
Comming from a Rasta I must admit that it is hard to find books that teach u to cook vegeterian and "ital" all at the same time.All though I already knew how to do both BEFORE I bought the book,It was still a nice gesture to see the recipes ranging from all over the carribean and African Decent.Some of these recepies include but are not limited to peas and rice (made with brown rice),herb dumpling,plenty of different soups, stews, tofu patties, derserts including Ital ice creams (mango, coconut, pawpaw...etc ),Breads made with no added perservaties or dairy products (fully vegeterian),and plenty of fresh fruit drinks as well.Including carrot juice (zion juice), pawpaw, freshly homemade punches, etc....Being a cook myself I must say that i was impressed by the context.These receipies are more or less like Cousines rather then just ordinary Vegeterian food.One can make good use from it. A meal that I have often found most deseriable in the book is the vegeterian stuffed bell peppers taken from the entree catagory,peas and rice/ sweet corn and rice taken from the side dish category, and steamed callaloo taken from the vegetable and side dish category.Having it washed down with some sweet coconut water or some other kind of NATURAL fruit(taken from the juice senction ) or vegetable juice makes a deserible meal that vegeterians, non vegeterians, Rastas, and non Rastas will feel priveledged to have enjoyed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Tropical    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Ras Tafari movement    5. Rastafari movement    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Specific Ingredients - Vegetables    8. Vegetarian - General    9. Vegetarian cookery    10. Cookery by ingredient   

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Thank You Mirta
This is a wonderful resource for those who are unfamiliar with Haitian cuisine and those of us who did not watch our Haitian mothers in the kitchen.Each dish's name is accompanied by its Creole, French and English name.I found this to be extremely helpful. I love the introductory paragraphs at the beginning of some recipes, explaining the history and/or meaning of the dishes.This definitely puts what you are cooking into perspective and makes the dishes more personal.My only criticism is the lack of photos.A photo of a dish or two would have been an excellent visual, and I say this on behalf of those who are not familiar with Haitian cuisine.
I love this book
Authentic Haitian recipes......gotta love it.Everytime I want to get a home cooked meal, I go cheaper than traveling back home to NY, and cook up a recipe from this book.The author has done an excellent job of researching authentic ingredients and following the recipes my family have also created over the years.This is a collector's item for me, no other cookbook rates higher for Haitian cooking.My sister has been begging me to get her a copy for years, maybe I should finally buy one for her!

EXCELLENT COOKBOOK!Thanks, Mirta!
As a twice-times visitor to Haiti and now an adoptive mom to Haitian children not yet home, I have very much wanted to obtain authentic Haitian recipes and get to practice. I appreciate the easy-to-follow, straight forward instructions and history/origin provided for many of the recipes.My yummy favorites (and easy to start with)...Diri kole ak pwa rouj -- and -- Bannann peze.This cookbook will provide one simple way for me to help keep Haitian culture alive in my adopted childrens' lives. Thank you, Mirta! ... Read more

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Authentic & Comprehensive Book
This is a beautiful book!It not only covers the cultures of many of the Caribbean islands, with beautiful full color photographs and text, but it has a multitude of authentic Caribbean recipes.It even has recipes to blend your own jerk or Caribbean curry seasonings. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves the Caribbean.

Who needs to travel the Caribbean...
OK that was just the title. Really and truly of COURSE you should visit the Caribbean - at every opportunity you get but in all honesty this is the BEST Caribbean cookbook to be published. This book gives you a peak into the kitchen of every Caribbean island. The recipies are authentic, the flavours are phenomenal, and it will make you miss "home".You know that family recipe that your aunt or grandfather won't give you?...it just may be in there!

The Best Cookbook on the West Indies!!!
Both my parents are from the West Indies (Barbados & St. Vincent) and I have seen a lot of cookbooks about the Caribbean.This was the first book that provided SO much detail and the pictures where so life-like.It transports you to the island with pictures rich in colour and recipes from every island.I loved this book so much that I got one for my mother! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean Area    2. Cookery, Caribbean    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Food habits    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian   

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Reminds me of home!!
I actually stubbled across this book at the Sangster Airport in Montego Bay Jamaica.After reading about Virginia Burke at the back of the book I realized that she also grew up in the same district as I did in Walkerswood JA. Now that I have a personal connection to this book I was more than eager to begin to try some of the recipes.
A Culinary Trip Through the Islands
The colorful cover caught my eye, but it's the creative and easy-to-prepare recipes inside that keep me coming back to this book regularly.This cookbook goes way beyond jerk, or adding a little pineapple or coconut to a dish.Author Virginia Burke is true to the cultural origins of dishes and the recipes are presented in an easy-to-understand and unpretentious manner.To my surprise, finding the ingredients in the U.S. has been quite managable.I have seen this author on TV once, and think she deserves a cooking show of her own.How fun it would be to take a weekly culinary trip through the islands with Virginia Burke.

incredible caribe
I actually picked up this book in St. Maarten at the hotel gift shop and immediately began cooking from it!98% of the ingredients are available in your regular grocery store, a few specialty type items you can get at a gourmet store in your town or on the net.There are also sections within the book that speak to the Caribbean traditions and traditions of the meals and ingredients.Also - each recipe tells you from what Caribbean island it hails from.The recipes are easy to make and totally caribbean and incredibly awesome!So much so that I'm here on Amazon ordering one for my Dad for Fathers Day.If you like to cook - you'll love this book.If you don't like to cook, you'll love it even more because it is a great intro into cooking with dishes you won't be able to mess up!Enjoy!! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Belize    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Customs & Traditions    5. Food Science    6. Food habits    7. Food industry and trade    8. Food preferences    9. Manners And Customs    10. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    11. Caribbean islands    12. Cultural studies    13. National & regional cuisine    14. Social & cultural anthropology    15. Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural   

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EasyToFollow
JerkBarbecue is very easy to follow. I am American and I married to a Jamaican.I wanted to start cooking mealsmy mategrew up eating.This recipe book is perfect.The dishes always turn out great!

The best cookbook ever
I dare you to find a bad recipe in this book. Every single recipe is a winner. The Jamaican cole slaw is so good everyone who eats it asks me for the recipe. The same for the jerk chicken. I love this book.

Absolutely The Best Jamacian Cookbook Ever!!
My husband and I have tried numerous recipies from this cookbook and each one has turned out 100% successful!!Helen has captured the true taste and flavor of the Caribbean with each and every recipe in this cookbook!This is our favorite cookbook!! We highly recommend her recipe for Dry Jerk Seasoning on Page 16!!!!!If you try her Jamaican Cole Slaw on Pg. 115, we would suggest adding pineapple.The sweet flavor makes it perfect!!!If you are going to buy ANY Caribbean or Jamaican cookbook, this is the BEST one by far!!!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Barbecue cookery    2. Cookery, Jamaican    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Methods - Barbecue & Grilling    6. Methods - Outdoor    7. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    8. Food & Drink / Cookery    9. COOKING/WINE   

Reviews (9)

This book brought a taste of home to Kansas
I live in Kansas and am very familiar with Mexican cuisine, my boyfriend is from New york City and grew up with Puerto Rican cuisine at home, he has asked me for years to make different things for him, things his mother made (I quickly discovered Mexican food was not similar at all, besides I am not Mexican, a homestyle meal for me would have mashed potatoes and gravy, Roast beef and green beans). She makes her recipes from memory and has not been a good resource, this book has all of the foods that remind him of home, things that he considers traditional. The recipes are titled in English and Spanish so I can search the book for a recipe that sounds similar to what he has described and he can see the title in Spanish and knows exactly what it is.There are recipes for Traditinal Chicken and Rice, Pasteles, Fried pork chops and Salchichas con Arroz.All things he missed very much I can hardly keep him out of the food before it is done.There are also recipes which appeal to me that include fruit and tend to be lighter dishes that sound more Caribbean to me.At the very beginning of this book there is a section covering the Puerto Rican pantry that describes exotic ingredients and gives recipes to make many of them if you cannot find them in the store and substitution ideas.When I first bought this book I had a very hard time finding the ingredients, I have since become familiar with the Mexican markets that carry many of the specialty items and discovered the Asian market has been a very important resource. I may not always enjoy the traditional food but he insists that it tastes almost as good as his mother's so the author definitely used traditional flavors and recipes and added some updated ones to appeal to a wider audience, we've both been happy with this book it was an invaluable find.

A Taste of Puerto Rico
I did not like this cookbook at all. I own a few "Puerto Rican" cookbooks and this cookbook can't compare to the others I have. The recipes were nothing spectacular. I was greatly disappointed when I read the different recipes. Too say the least this cookbook is nothing to write home about.

Great presentation and wonderful tasty recipies!
I enjoyed reading this book. Liked the easy reading and the vast collection of puertorican dishes. We need more books like this! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Puerto Rican    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Puerto Rican cooking    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    7. Cooking / Caribbean & West Indian    8. General cookery    9. Latin America    10. National & regional cuisine