Caribbean Eats

Caribbean cultures have had tremendous influence on Latin American cuisine.  As one ponders the nations of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba, select dishes vary off location.  Residing near the blue seas or mountains, food options become endless.  With Caribbean spice and flavor, this type of cuisine has unique tastes of Spanish and African cultures.  Like most Spanish dishes, many plates include rice and beans, with pork or beef.  Plantains, or unripened bananas, are often served in multitude of styles.  In the United States, you can likely grab a Cuban sandwich in the southern parts of Florida.  Originating in early Cuban-American communities, this grilled sandwich typically consists of Cuban bread, thinly sliced pork and ham, all while being topped with Swiss cheese & pickles.

Cuban Sandwich

   















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