Sunday, July 19, 2009

Tiki Food Recipe: Famous Tortuga Rum Cake from the Cayman Islands.


Tiki Foods: How to make a Rum Cake like the
Tortuga Rum Cake famous in the Cayman
Islands and the Caribbean.


Perfect as a desert or snack for a tiki party or luau.

TORTUGA RUM CAKE
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Rum cakes in Grand Caymen
Tortuga rum cakes


Overview:
This is as close as we can come to the original
recipethat is enjoyed in the Cayman Islands.
The original recipe is made from a special
recipe of gold rum, that made by the Tortuga
Rum Company and is not for sale to the public.
If you have a chance you must try this cake.

The original recipe is a closely guarded family secret,
handed down from father to son.

NOTE:
It is important that you use nice good dark rum.

Tortuga Rum Cake Recipe:

CAKE:
• 3/4 cup dark rum (Tortuga Dark, Jamaican)
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 pack instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Secret Special Sauce
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 stick pure butter


Directions For Rum Cakes:
1. Preheat the oven to 340 F.
2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
3. Sprinkle the nuts on the bottom of pan.
4. Blend cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, rum, oil and eggs for 2-3 min.
5. Pour into pan.
6. Bake in oven for 1 hr .
7. Make Secret sauce 5 minutes before cake is done.
8. Combine water rum, water sugar and butter in to a pan.
9. Heat over medium heat, stirring often until boil.
10. Boil for 2-3 minutes stirring often. Remove cake from the oven.
11. Stab cake in places with sharp knife and say ARRRRGG. (like a pirate)
12. Pour sauce over cake.
13. Let the cool in the for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Tiki & Luau Food: Tahitian Chicken Fafa Recipe.


Tiki Food: How to make Tahitian Chicken Fafa.
Complete Recipe and Instructions for a great Tahitian Chicken dish.

This dish is a Tahitian Classic.
It combines chicken, coconut milk and
spinach.




INGREDIENTS for Chicken Fafa

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 Cup onions, sliced
• 6-8 oz fresh spinach (taro)
• salt
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 1/2 tbsps butter, divided
• 1 T & 1 1/2 pepper

PREPARATION
1. Heat one Tlsp butter in a skillet add onions & saute until golden brown.
2. Set onions in a bowl aside and cover.
3. In the skillet melt the remaing 1 1/2 Tlsp butter & place the chicken in the skillet & brown evenly.
4. Add the onions & continue to cook this until the chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 mins
5. Then add the garlic & spinach, cover & let simmer for 5 more mins.
6. Before serving pour the coconut milk over the chicken & add salt & pepper to taste.
#7 Serve over hot cooked rice.

Enjoy the Chicken Fafa recipe.



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Monday, July 13, 2009

TIKI FOODS: Food in Tahiti - Delicious Tropical Delights

OVERVIEW:
Delicious and tasty, the food in Tahiti gives fine dining a whole new meaning. Tahiti offers plenty of natural produce for the vegetarian and even meat-lovers can find some of the most succulent steaks prepared to perfection.

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Food in Tahiti - Delicious Delights
By J Gonsalves





Exotic and beautiful, Tahiti is for many, the most idyllic destination in the world. Tropical weather, palm fringed white sand beaches, clear blue skies, and azure lagoons, make this tiny island in the South Pacific, the perfect getaway. If you are looking for a stress-free retreat, come to Tahiti and enjoy a vacation like no other!
While in Tahiti, one of the best ways to experience French Polynesian culture is through the food here. Delicious and tasty, the food in Tahiti gives fine dining a whole new meaning. Fish and seafood reign supreme in the kitchens out here, however, do not be deceived. Tahiti offers plenty of natural produce for the vegetarian and even meat-lovers can find some of the most succulent steaks prepared to perfection. If you wish to sample traditional Polynesian cuisine or maa’a tahiti as it is known, your best bet is to visit the capital Papeete, reputed to have some of the finest restaurants in the world.
Food in Tahiti – Papeete
Papeete is Tahiti’s food capital and is home to a wide variety of gourmet restaurants and first class eateries. Here you can sample everything from fine French cuisine to Chinese, Malay, Vietnamese, Italian and Continental cooking. And though eating out can be quite pricey, you are treated to some truly sublime dishes. A great way to enjoy your an evenings is to try a dinner and dance show, with a buffet fit for a king!
Food in Tahiti – Traditional Fare
When in Tahiti don’t forget to sample the delicious local cuisine which is an amazing experience. Here each mouthful of food is a burst of flavor and freshness, making eating here an experience to truly savor! The food in Tahiti is generally eaten with your fingers, however, you may request for a fork and spoon if you are eating at a food stall. Most dining establishments in Tahiti have western table settings, complete with a fork, spoon and knife.
  

In Tahiti, food is traditionally cooked in an ahimaa or oven, which is a hole dug into the ground. In here the food is placed, usually wrapped in banana leaves, and the hole is then covered with sand to make it airtight. The cooking process can take up to several hours, but it is worth the wait, as the food comes out soft and tender, in many cases literally falling off the bone.
Food in Tahiti – Exotic Fruits
Fruits and vegetables are available easily throughout Tahiti. Some excellent fruits to enjoy here include mangoes, melons, pineapples, watermelons, grapefruits and bananas. Sold in most markets and by vendors all over the island, you will find many locals indulging in a mid-morning fruit snack. Also don’t forget to try out some rambutans, while you are here. They are incredibly delicious. November to April is the best time to buy fresh fruits as it is the summer season.
  

Food in Tahiti – Must try delicacies
Of all the foods in Tahiti, some must try items on the menu are; poisson cru or raw fish and casse-croute, which is a local sandwich. Both these items can be found on the menu of any food stall and snack bar, and should definitely be given a try.
  


Faraoa coco or coconut bread is a mouth-watering dessert worth tasting as is firifiri or donuts, which are shaped like the number eight. A yummy treat, firifiri is best had when dipped with coffee. Poe is perhaps the most famous dessert on the island and is a baked papaya dish wrapped in banana leaves.
 



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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Tahiti Food Overview:The Cuisine Of French Polynesia

Tahiti or French Polynesian food is known throughout the world because of its exotic fruits, fresh fish and vegetables which are prepared with a strong French influence underlying the Tahitian ingredients. Restaurants in French Polynesia are from a wide variety of backgrounds including and inevitably French and Tahitian.

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The Cuisine Of French Polynesia  
Author: Peter R Stewart.

Tahiti or French Polynesian food is known throughout the world because of its exotic fruits, fresh fish and vegetables which are prepared with a strong French influence underlying the Tahitian ingredients. 



Restaurants in French Polynesia are from a wide variety of backgrounds including and inevitably French and Tahitian, but also Chinese, Vietnamese, and Italian.  

The sauces served in these restaurants often features sauces which contain home grown vanilla beans.

However to taste the absolutely genuine Tahiti Food you need to find a way of sampling the Ahima'a otherwise known at Tahiti's underground oven. It is usually prepared on a Sunday morning, or for a special celebration. Firstly the oven is preheated with a wood fire, then the wood is placed in levels one on top of the other all criss-crossed. The porous volcanic rock is scattered over the wood until it is completely covered.. When the fire goes out, the rocks are leveled and the food placed on top wrapped in woven baskets of coconut leaves. Fish, pork, chicken and vegetables are prepared in this way. Banana leaves are then laid over the top, plus many layers of leaves from the purao tree to cover the ahima'a completely. Finally earth is shoveled on top so no heat can escape and the food is grilled, braised and steamed for 3-4 hours. 



The Polynesian food is spread out on a table cloth of palm fronds or banana leaves. You will eat with your fingers off traditional wood plates, dipping juicy pieces of roast pork, fish, breadfruit, taro, and other goodies in coconut cream sauce.  

The celebrations are normally concluded with Polynesian dancing. Other things to look out for are as follows:

Poisson cru (ia ota) which is the national dish of Tahiti and Her Islands. This quite divine snack consists of raw fish and diced vegetables marinated with lime juice and soaked in coconut milk.  


Chevrettes are another popular Tahitian dish, and they are tasty freshwater shrimp.



No amura'a (meal) is complete without a rich dessert inspired by the islands. The ultimate Tahitian dessert is Poe, a sweet pudding made of taro root flavored with banana, vanilla, papaya or pumpkin and topped with a rich coconut-milk sauce.  

Stop by the roulettes or rolling restaurants, are colourful, electrically lit vans that offer the best inexpensive dining in Papeete. Both locals and visitors can dine on a variety of dishes from roast pork and pizzas to chow mein and flaming crêpes.  


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Monday, July 6, 2009

TIKI FOODS: Mexican Sunrise Punch Recipe a great Tiki Punch.


Mexican Sunrise Punch Recipe

This is a great mexican punch recipe
to serve at a tiki party or luau.
Serve in a large glass bowl.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can Orange juice concentrate
  • 1 can Lemonade concentrate
  • 1 can Limeade concentrate
  • 1/4 Cup Grenadine
  • 9 cups Water
  • 2/3 cup Tequila
  • 1 can Ginger ale
  • GARNISH with Lemon and Lime Slices.

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Aloha Chicken Recipe. Tropical and Hawaiian Recipes.

TIKI FOOD: Hawaiian Aloha Chicken Recipe.
How to make the classic Aloha Recipe.


A great Hawaiian chicken recipe to serve at a
tiki party or luau.



Aloha Chicken Recipe: SERVES (4)

Ingredients:
• 2 Chicken Breasts (cut in half)
• 1/3 Cup Pineapple Juice
• 1 Cup Crushed Pineapple
• 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Onions
• 3 Tlsp Butter
• 2 Tlsp Soy Sauce
• 1 Tsp Cornstarch
• 1 Tsp Grated lemon Peel
• 1 Tlsp Thyme
• 1 Can Peaches (Halves)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Brown chicken 2 tlps butter.
2. Place in a microwave-safe dish.
3. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
4. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon peel, soy sauce and thyme.
6. In skillet, saute onion in butter.
7. Stir juice mixture into skillet cook for 2 minutes,
8. Place peaches and pineapple over chicken.
9. Cover with the sauce.
10. Microwave for about 1 minute.



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Friday, July 3, 2009

7 Delicious Strawberry Smoothie Recipes

Here is a great collection of tropical smoothie recipes for your
tiki party or luau. Like grandma used to say, 
it's hard to go wrong with strawberries.

7 Delicious Strawberry Smoothie Recipes

Author: Shelly Hill
7 Delicious Strawberry Smoothie Recipes



Are you a smoothie lover? Looking for some new smoothie recipes that use strawberries? If so, I would like to share 7 of my favorite strawberry smoothie recipes with you.

Let's take a look at why strawberries are good for you. Strawberries are high in Vitamin C and a great source of dietary fiber. Strawberries may help to prevent heart attacks, strokes, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

All of these smoothie recipes use strawberries, along with some additional ingredients. If you are looking to cut calories, you can substitute the milk with skim milk, or the ice cream with low-fat yogurt.

If you like your smoothies really sweet, try adding 1-2 tablespoons of honey to your recipe. I always serve my smoothies in a chilled glass, but you can serve them any way that you like. You can drink them straight from the glass, use a straw or eat them with a spoon. It is best to always serve your smoothies immediately.

Strawberry Mango

1 c. fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
1/2 c. mango, cubed
1/4 c. orange juice
6 ice cubes
1 tsp. honey, optional

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend well. Makes 12 ounces.

Lemon Strawberry

1 whole lemon peeled and de-seeded
4 lg. fresh strawberries, sliced
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1/8 c. water
8 ice cubes

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend well. Makes 12 ounces.

Strawberry Frost

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
6 oz. frozen strawberry juice concentrate
2-3 c. ice cubes

In blender container, combine sweetened condensed milk, yogurt and juice concentrate. Cover and blend until smooth. With blender running add in ice cubes, blending until smooth. Makes 4 servings.

Lemon Strawberry Crush

1 1/2 c. low-fat milk
1 1/2 tsp. lemonade-flavor soft drink mix
1 (8 ounce) vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 c. frozen strawberries
1 cup of ice cubes

Mix all of the above ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Makes 4 one-cup serving.

Double Strawberry

1/2 c. fresh strawberries
1/2 c. strawberry milk
1 c. vanilla yogurt
3/4 c. milk
whipped topping

Combine all ingredients except whipped topping in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into large glasses and top with whipped topping. Makes 2 servings.

Strawberry Chocolate

1/2 c. chocolate frozen yogurt
3/4 c. strawberry yogurt
1/2 c. frozen strawberries, sliced
1 tsp. sugar (optional)
ice cubes

Place ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Makes 1 large serving.

Strawberry Sherbet

2 pts. strawberry sherbet, softened
1 1/2 c. cold milk
2 c. frozen strawberries, thawed
2 tsp. honey, optional

In blender combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Makes 6 servings.

You can make these smoothie recipes for breakfast, or as a healthy snack. I hope you find these recipes just as delicious as I do.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Thai Peanut Chicken Satay Recipes for Tiki party or Luau.

Thai Peanut Chicken Satay Recipe.
How to make a great tropical tiki satay.

This is a great tasty meal to serve at a
tiki party or luau. We served it at a few
of our late night tiki parties and it was a big hit.

Like tiki drinks, the peanut chicken satay
has a big bold flavor.



PEANUT SAUCE MARINADE: Recipe One
• 1-2 Garlic Cloves Chopped & Minced
• 2-3 Tbls Peanut Butter
• 1 Tsp Curry Powder
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Black Pepper


PEANUT SAUCE MARINADE: Recipe Two

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar


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