We couldn't have asked for a better holiday party with friends and good food. Here's what I prepared with links to the recipes! (and a special thanks to my husband for helping out around the house to prepare while I was busy in the kitchen...)
Appetizers
shrimp ceviche
aloha bbq chicken pizza squares
mango salsa & chips
warm pineapple brie & crackers
empanadas
shrimp ceviche
aloha bbq chicken pizza squares
mango salsa & chips
warm pineapple brie & crackers
empanadas
Salads
black bean corn salad
spinach orange cranberry salad
carribbean jerk chicken salad
Side Dishes
Congri (spanish rice, black beans & chorizo)
Arroz con Gandules (pigeon peas & rice)
Maduros (sweet plantains)
Tostones (green plantains)
Yuca w/Mojo
Main Dishes
Mojo Chicken
Guava BBQ Ribs
Jamaican Roast Pork
Citrus Flounder
Cuban Paninis
Desserts
Key Lime Pie Bars
Tres Leches Trifle
Creamy Tropical Fruit Salad
Drinks
DIY Caribbean drink bar
assorted wines
Caribbean punch
That sounds like an amazing menu! And it looks like everyone had a lot of fun, so it must have been a great party! Happy Holidays!!
ReplyDeleteYou made all of that food? OMG! You must have spent all week preparing.
ReplyDeleteReading all that made me tired. BUT, it looks like you had so much fun! I can't wait to try some of those recipes.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I've been thinking of cooking up some tropical food myself so that the cold doesn't get to me.
ReplyDeletewhat a spread!
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