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BAHAMAS





Map of Bahamas
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LOCATION:
Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba

CAPITAL CITY:
Nassau

POPULATION:
309,156 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)

WEBSITE:
http://ca.bahamas.com

Recipes From Bahamas



Bahamian cuisine is spicy and flavorful. Even the simplist foods are made tasty with the inclusion of spices and hot sauces. Meat and fish are often marinated with herb seasonings before cooking, and ginger, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg are often used in the making of soups and stews. There are more than 700 islands that make up the Bahamas, so it is not surprising that fish and seafood are a staple of Bahamian cuisine. The conch is a particular favorite. Conch meat is pounded and marinated before cooking in soups and stews or serving chilled in salads.
Shrimp and Spinach Potlicker

Shrimp and Spinach Potlicker

If you would like to try a traditional Bahamian dish, this is the recipe to make! Shrimp is cooked with ginger, lemon, spinach, and creamed coconut, a combination that is healthful and smells really good, and, more important, it is delicious!
Find this recipie on Page 6 of Kitchens of the World
Fritters

Fritters

This Bahamian recipe for deep-fried fritters is fantastic to eat and easy to make. They can be made with fruit, vegetables, meat, chicken, or fish. Savory fritters can be enjoyed as an appetizer, and sweet fruit fritters make a delicious dessert. They are also a special favorite of children.
Find this recipie on Page 7 of Kitchens of the World