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Caribbean

Pineapple salsa, jerk seasoning, mango salsa and subtle spices bring more than a touch of the Caribbean to Delia's tropical recipes. Pure enjoyment...

 
 
 
Prawns CreoleServes 2

Prawns Creole

Prawn lovers will be delighted with this quick and easy supper dish that brings together frozen prawns and a lipsmacking cherry tomato and chilli sauce, with a few more ingredients besides. Serve with rice or noodles.

 
 
Caribbean Banana and Raisin StrudelServes 6

Caribbean Banana and Raisin Strudel

Rum-soaked fruit and bananas are combined in filo pastry for this wonderful strudel, which looks hugely impressive when served. Add some vanilla ice cream for a dessert to die for!

 
 
Caribbean PepperpotServes 4

Caribbean Pepperpot

With its explosion of colour and flavours, a spicy mix of Caribbean spices, coconut milk, beef and vegetables brings this vivid, tasty dish to life!

 
 
Caribbean Bananas Baked in Rum served with Rum SyllabubServes 6

Caribbean Bananas Baked in Rum served with Rum Syllabub

The ease and simplicity of this recipe belies its excellent depth and flavour – definitely one of those recipes that tastes infinitely better than it sounds. Serve it straight from the oven with the chilled syllabub or it tastes every bit as good ser

 
 
Creole Christmas CakeFor the pre-soaking:

Creole Christmas Cake

Cake is a bit of a misnomer for this fruit-packed, spice-laden indulgence...you'll need a fork and it could even be served as a festive dessert with cream.

 
 
Oven-roasted Tilapia with Mango and Pawpaw SalsaServes 4

Oven-roasted Tilapia with Mango and Pawpaw Salsa

Tilapia - also known as St Peter's fish - hails from the Caribbean, hence Delia's tropical and exotic salsa accompaniment. Serve one fish per person.

 
 
Tropical Fruit Salad in Planter's PunchServes 8

Tropical Fruit Salad in Planter's Punch

Fruit salad with a kick, based on a Caribbean cocktail of rum, fruit juices and spice: a mouthwatering way to end a summer meal and a good recipe when entertaining.

 
 
Marinated Pork with Jerk Seasoning and Grilled Pineapple SalsaServes 6

Marinated Pork with Jerk Seasoning and Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Spicy jerk seasoning is a brilliant way to bring the sunshine taste of the Caribbean to everyday foods such as pork or chicken. The grilled pineapple salsa adds yet another tropical element to this summery recipe.

 
 
Caribbean Chicken with SalsaServes 4

Caribbean Chicken with Salsa

A dead simple recipe this, with a wonderfully exotic combination of textures and flavours. Perfect for serving to friends.

 
 
Creole PrawnsServes 2

Creole Prawns

As Creole cooking only ever uses green peppers (and the colour’s nice), I’ve included a fresh pepper here. Otherwise, the equivalent amount from a jar of roasted peppers can be used without detracting from the end result.