Eat Caribbean

by Virginia Burke

Robust and spicy, full of pungent flavors, Caribbean cuisine is gaining recognition as a vibrantly distinct style of cooking. Now, Virginia Burke sets off on a voyage around the islands of the Caribbean, gathering all the finest dishes they have to offer. In this new collection, which is expertly drawn together through the ingredients common to the islands, traditional dishes like Jerk Chicken vie with modern classics like Grilled Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Plantain and Ginger Flans. An entire array of recipes is offered, from Creamed Cassava with Roasted Garlic to Little Rum and Chocolate Puddings, and there is a special chapter on Jerk, along with more traditional chapters that range from appetizers to desserts. Colorfully illustrated throughout, this is an exuberant celebration of Caribbean cuisine.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Publishers Weekly

Caribbean cookery has been ill-served by the region's restaurants, many of which provide bland dishes and half-hearted attempts at "Continental" classics.

As a result, most visitors to the islands never taste real Caribbean food, which is often delicate, complex and refreshingly spicy. This jovial cookbook sets out to repair the Caribbean's culinary reputation.

Beautifully photographed and relentlessly cheery, the volume includes recipes for favorites like Grilled Jerk Chicken, Salt Fish Fritters and Quick-Time Pepperpot Soup. Cuban Oxtail with Riojà is audaciously rich and hearty, and Pumpkin Lobster Bisque is positively decadent.

[Brad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of my better ethnic cookbooks, I bought it when I was in Jamaica after falling in love with the Jerk seasoning and spice realm. The recipes seam to work pretty well but I did have some issues finding the ingredients as they are not all readily available where I live. Other than that I like the recipes and the pictures in the book and the stories that are told about Walkers-wood and other Jamaican specialties bring you right back.