Irresistible and authentic recipes from tropical island cuisines, with dishes for all occasions. Includes 40 delicious recipes such as Fish and Sweet Potato Soup, Green Bananas and Yam in Coconut Milk, Barbecued Jerk Chicken, Caribbean Fruit and Rum Cake and much more. Superb colour photographs of each finished dish, clear step-by-step techniques and practical cook's tips throughout. This book is an exciting collection of delicious recipes that will bring the rich colours and flavours of these sunny islands into your own home. Make use of fresh herbs and fruits, and experiment with plantains, sweet potatoes and coconut - all are at the heart of Caribbean cooking. Among the mouthwatering dishes included, try lamb and lentil soup, crab cakes with tomato dip or, for the vegetarian, okra fried rice and a cool and refreshing mango, tomato and onion salad. This wonderful series is a passport for exploring culinary traditions all around the world. Each book offers 40 classic and innovative recipes from a popular cuisine, with a fascinating introduction to the region's cooking heritage, and information about special techniques and exotic ingredients. These books are designed to allow the reader to successfully re-create the unique tastes and exciting flavours of faraway places in the comfort of their own home.