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Cuisines from around the World
Caribbean
A few decades ago, the Caribbean people thought their food not good enough for the annual hoards of vacationing tourists. They considered their local dishes too native and uninteresting, and chose to offer visitors French food instead. Fortunately, after constant demand, Caribbean hoteliers and restaurateurs now offer a variety of traditional foods throughout the islands.
From the lush tropica
Read MoreMexican
The melding of cultures contributed significantly to the melding of foods and food preparation in Mexico, often referred to as mestizaje, or mixing. Corn, a staple for over 4,000 years, is the backbone of the diet. The kernels are softened in water and lime and then ground and fashioned (most commonly) into tortillas. Protein-rich beans and an infinite variety of chilies round out this holy trinit
Read MoreBrazilian
Brazilian food has some spicy specialties: Coxinha, a mix of chicken, onions and spices lightly fried served with a nice hot sauce. Feijoada (national dish of Brazil) is a subtly seasoned mix of black beans, pork and sausage. Kebe, ground beef and tabbouleh wrapped around sweet sautéed onions.
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