The word suggests something hot, appetizing, and stimulating and invites feelings of comfort and contentment. Possibly the most famous of all Caribbean soups, Callaloo has as many versions as there are islands. Pineapple Chutney Pineapple Chutney is easy to make and can be prepared ahead. The sweet and sour tang goes well with seafood. Fancy Fruit Long before the colonization of the Caribbean, tropical fruit grew wild throughout the islands and the natives readily ate them.
Fresh fruits are always tempting and agreeable either as appetizers or as the main menu.
The ghosts and goblins are getting ready to haunt. In Caribbean cuisine, the coconut plays a more important role than shredded, processed, sweet shavings found in candy bars and sprinkled on desserts. Here is a festive salad with the colors of Halloween. In this calabaza recipe, the sweetness of the coconut and the raisons enhances the pleasant pumpkin flavor. Believe it or not, comfort food that's perfect for the winter season, is found throughout the islands.