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Taste of the Tropics Roundup!

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Tonight friends came over to get a taste of the tropics for my monthly TGIF Happy Hour. It was a feast of Carribbean inspired food and lots of rum drinks as well as a rum tasting. We had our fill of such wonderful eats and we also did a tasting of 3 kinds of rum – a rum used to mix with other juices, Puerto Rican Bacardi Gold and a 10-year aged Dominican Republic Rum. Here are pictures of the event along with links to the recipes:

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Black Bean Soup
shared at the event by Tricia & Barney
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Curried Rice, Bacon & Cabbage Pilaf
shared at the event by Yumi
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Black Bean & Mandarin Orange Salad
shared at the event by Diane & Allison
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Rellenos de Papas
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Tropical Green Salad
w/pineapple, mango, strawberries, toasted almonds, feta over spring greens and served with a Mango Poppy dressing and Orange Poppy dressing
shared at the event by Joelen
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Sweet Tostones (Maduros)
shared at the event by Teresa
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Whole wheat tortilla chips w/Tropical Salsa
(the salsa was a gift from my friend Karen!)
shared at the event by Joelen
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Spicy Sausage & Rice Casserole
shared at the event by Nick
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Bahama Mama Punch Bowl
shared at the event by Joelen
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Florida Marinated Mahi Mahi
(the marinade was a gift from my friend Karen!)
shared at the event by Joelen

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Mojo Potatoes
(the mojo seasoning was from my friend Jessy!)
shared at the event by Joelen
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Key Lime Marinated Pork Filets
shared at the event by Joelen
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Black Bean & Mandarin Orange Salsa
shared at the event by Betsy
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Pineapple Cheesecake
shared at the event by Susan
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Guava Cheesecake
shared at the event by Jen & Waynedsc00165-7254923

To join in the fun, my fellow bloggers have submitted recipes inspired by the Carribbean and rum. As I do with each blogging event I host, a lucky blogger receives a giveaway related to the food theme. This event’s winner is Stephanie of Macaroni & Cheesecake ! Stephanie will be receiving a Carribbean cookbook compliments of Goya Foods. Congratulations Stephanie and thanks to all that participated in the blogging event! Read on to check out the recipes submitted by my fellow bloggers…
Becky of Columbus Foodie
from Columbus, OH
Poached Grouper w/Mango Salsa
& Coconut Cilantro Rice Pilaf
Becky takes us to the islands with this amazing dish. It captures the fresh flavors of the tropics and makes for a colorful presentation on a plate! Check out Becky’s blog for the recipe to recreate this meal for the summer!

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Stephanie of Macaroni & Cheesecake
from Tennessee
Carribean Fruit Punch
Inspired by her honeymoon, Stephanie shares with us a drink she had in St. John at the Caneel Bay Resort. The recipe doesn’t have rum in it but it certainly can be added. Check out Stephanie’s blog for the recipe so you can serve this at your next party!bakingfourthofjuly040-4050112

Lauren of Harmless Foma
from New Brunswick, Canada
Hazelnut Rum Truffles
Lauren tempts us with her candy confection of hazelnut rum truffles! Lauren mentions that these sweet treats are what happens if Captain Morgan got it on with a jar of Nutella. These were made in honor of a special occassion so check out her blog for the recipe and to find out what special occassion they were made for!

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Jess of New Year New Name New Me
from Wisconsin
Strawberry Daiquiris
Jess shares with us a classic drink of the islands… and from the looks of it, I’m craving a sip right about now! However her recipe isn’t made in a blender. Check out her blog to see how she made it!100_1797-7268270

Karen of LovesToEat Weblog
from Tampa, FL
Rum & Pineapple Chicken
Karen is lucky to live in Florida where the Carribbean culture is prevalent. Karens shares with us a tasty dish that’s sure to make a great dinner. Check out her blog for the recipe!

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  1. BMK says

    I would have loved to have been at this dinner! We adore the Caribbean, especially St. John. I bookmarked this page so I can make my husband a Caribbean dinner soon.

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