Robin: These two-bite balls of goodness call for only 3 or 4 ingredients and are super easy to make, but they are full of tropical-flavored deliciousness. They are cute enough to offer guests on a special occasion (call them “snowballs” if it´s winter, “bunny tails” in springtime, etc.), yet simple enough to make for a…
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Coconut Merengue Cookies
Robin: I love the way that these cookies are familiar-feeling, yet different. They are a cross between a macaroon and a merengue, and as such, are both light/crispy and sweet/chewy. Their bright white color makes them a striking addition to an assorted cookie tray or dessert table. They taste good, too, of course! You might…
Pineapple Slices with Coconut Gelatin
Robin: Way back in the mid-1950s, an ad came out for Dole pineapple that consisted of a recipe in which a sweet dish was created by replacing the juice in a can of pineapple slices with gelatin. Once gelled, the contents of the can were emptied onto a platter and sliced. This was intended to…
Shrimp in Curry Sauce
Ed: This is one of my favorite quick entrées to make. It can be the main dish for a truly 30-minute start-to-finish meal, since none of the ingredients require long cooking. The mix of curry and tropical fruit flavors (coconut milk, fresh mango) is one of the Caribbean’s best gifts to the American Continent. The recipe…