Pumpkin, or calabaza squash, a staple in many islands, is boiled and eaten as a..

Picadillo, a spicy stew popular in countries like Cuba and Puerto Rico, usually includes ground..

Thyme is a very pungent herb with tiny leaves. People throughout the islands incorporate the..

The guava fruit has a thick skin with a juicy pulp on the inside and..

Latin American chorizo, a favorite in Puerto Rico, Panama and the Dominican Republic, is a..

Chutney is a traditional Indian style of condiment made with fruit or vegetables, and a..

Fresh ginger root, revered across Caribbean cultures, adds a sharp, crisp flavor to food and..

Plantains are a larger, more robust variety of banana. They can be eaten green in..