Central American & Caribbean Cuisine & Recipes

The Caribbean Pantry

Breads & Grains

• Cornmeal, Rice

Vegetables & Beans

• Ackee, Chayote, Garlic, Greens, Okra, Olives, Onions, Peppers, Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Wild Greens
• Breadfruit, Cassava, Plantains, Potatoes, Yams
• Black Beans, Pigeon Peas (gandules), Red Beans

Fruits, Nuts & Seeds

• Avocado, Bananas, Coconut, Guavas, Limes, Mangoes, Papayas, Pineapples, Sour Oranges
• Cashews

Meats, Poultry & Fish

• Beef, Goat, Pork
• Chicken
• Conch, Crab, Dolfinfish, Flying Fish, Spiny Lobster, Mackerel, Mountain Chicken (frog), Salt Cod, Shrimp, Snapper, Turtle

Eggs & Dairy

• Eggs, Milk, Cheese..Buttermilk, Curds, Eggs, Milk

Sauces, Condiments & Oils

• Coconut Milk

Spices & Herbs

• Chili Peppers, Gingerroot, Hibiscus Flowers, Mint
• Allspice, Achiote, Cinnamon, Cloves, Curry Powder, Nutmeg

Beverages

• Beer, Coffee, Ginger Beer, Rum

The Central American Pantry

Breads & Grains

• Cornmeal, Masa Harina, Rice, Wheat

Vegetables & Beans

• Cabbage, Chayote, Chili Peppers, Corn, Garlic, Huitlacoche (corn fungus), Mushrooms, Nopales (cactus pads), Onions, Pozol (hominy), Radishes, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Zucchini
• Plantains, Potatoes, Yuca (cassava)
• Black Beans, Pinto Beans

Fruits, Nuts & Seeds

• Avocado, Bananas, Coconut, Guavas, Limes, Mangoes, Oranges, Pineapples, Strawberries, Tamarind, Watermelon
• Almonds
• Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), Sesame Seeds

Meats, Poultry & Fish

• Beef, Goat, Pork
• Chicken, Turkey
• Snapper, Shrimp

Eggs & Dairy

• Cheese, Cream, Eggs, Milk, Sour Cream

Sauces, Condiments & Oils

• Coconut Milk, Honey, Vinegar
• Butter, Corn Oil, Lard

Spices & Herbs

• Cilantro, Epazote
• Chocolate
• Achiote, Cumin, Dried Chili Peppers, Oregano

Beverages

• Beer, Chocolate, Coconut Juice, Coffee, Mezcal, Tequila