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In the meantime, here’s a look back at some of our most popular articles and recipes.

A Caribbean Rebirth

More than just a splash of mango and a dash of spice, Jason Howard’s modern approach to island cuisine involves bringing new techniques to native ingredients. Recipe

Habanero Syrup and Candies

This syrup is simple and elegant. Its versatility is endless. We suggest using the syrup as a flavorful spice for Scotch bonnet cookies. Recipe

The Anatomy of Heat

We move beyond the Scoville scale to better understand what West Indian peppers — which are among the hottest peppers in the world — have to offer. Recipe

Oh, Guava! My Guava.

Once a staple of the Caribbean backyard, locally-grown guavas almost disappeared under pressure from commercially developed hybrids. Now a grower in Florida is providing these delicate treats, and chefs are taking notice. Recipe