Coconut. Ginger. Shrimp. Rum.

The recipes in this book highlight seasonal bounties and four major Caribbean flavors, resulting in a basketful of healthy, edible treasures! This innovative cookbook presents a new way to look at the four seasons through four ingredients that are integral to Caribbean flavors and culture, but available everywhere. Coconut, ginger, shrimp, and rum each boast unique health benefits, but are still simple and fundamental ingredients that will take any cook through the year, and especially highlighting seasonal ingredients! The book is divided into four seasons, and each of those is divided into "Light Fare," "Mains," "To Sip," and "Sweets." Recipes include:Coconut spiced cashewsWhite coconut gazpachoRum buttered jerk wingsSpring pea and ginger risottoRhubarb & ginger challahSalsa verde coconut riceGrilled strawberry ginger shortcakeGarlicky parmesan shrimp & fava bean ravioliPoached pear negroni