MANY of the ingredients in an American Thanksgiving are common in the Caribbean as well, such as squash. The most common variety of squash is referred to as “calabaza,” which translates literally as “squash.” In our dinner we will be using Seminole pumpkins,indigenous to Florida. Like calabaza, it is has a sweet succulent flavor and grows very well in hot summers. The Seminole pumpkins came from my Caribbean garden.
Appetizers
West Indian Pumpkin Soup with Spice-Scented Whipped Cream
Shrimp and Pumpkin Bisque
Entrees
Pan Fried Spiced Turkey Breast with Piquant Guava Glaze
Jerk Cornish Hens
Spicy Shrimp with Mango, Avocado and Chardonnay
Sides
Roasted Pumpkin with Mint and Honey
Cassandra’s Chocolate Shrimp Boil
Broccoli Con Mojo
Drink
Pineapple and Sage Mojito
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West Indian Pumpkin Soup |
Shrimp and Pumpkin Bisque |
| Pan Fried Spiced Turkey Breast Shrimp |
Jerk Cornish Hens |
Spicy Shrimp with Mango, Avocado and Chardonnay |
Roasted Pumpkin
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Broccoli Con Mojo |
Cassandra’s Chocolate Shrimp Boil |
| Pineapple and Sage Mojito |