A Taste of the Tropics Traditional and Innovative Cooking from the Pacific and Caribbean

Traveling along the equator with utensils in hand, chef and restaurateur Jay Solomon takes an entertaining culinary journey through Cuba and Aruba to Hawaii and Indonesia, sharing his visions of paradise along the way. Combining fruits and vegetables with spices, peppers, fish, and piquant sauces, the 145+ recipes in A TASTE OF THE TROPICS reflect a laid-back island style with a complex range of flavors from savory to sweet and fiery to cool. What could be more inviting than a feast of Shrimp and Mango Curry, Jerk Chicken, and Green Papaya Salad capped off by a Golden Piña Colada? With helpful tips for using tropical ingredients, A TASTE OF THE TROPICS is part travelogue, part cookbook, and 100 percent delicious.

JAY SOLOMON is the best-selling author of Vegetarian Rice Cuisine and Vegetarian Soup Cuisine. For over a decade, Jay has worked as a chef and restaurateur in Ithaca, New York.