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Belizean cooking is Maya, Mestizo, Creole, Garifuna and Caribbean at once, and the recipes here are the ones actually cooked in homes, sold from roadside stalls and served at family gatherings across the country.
Recado, the spice paste that colours stew chicken and blackens chirmole, runs through more of this collection than any other ingredient. Beside it sit rice and beans, fry jacks, panades, garnaches, hudut and the slow-cooked stews that anchor an evening meal.
You will also find guides to Belizean street food and ingredients, for readers who want the context before the recipe.

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Belizean Rum Punch Recipe with Pineapple and Citrus BelizeBeverage

Belizean Rum Punch Recipe with Pineapple and Citrus

This Belizean Rum Punch recipe is perfect for any occasion. Made with strong white rum, pineapple syrup, orange and lime juice, and bitters, this punch packs a punch of flavor. Learn how to make your own pineapple syrup with fresh pineapple, lime juice, ginger root, and sugar. Serve with a lump of ice and top it off with maraschino cherries for a delicious and refreshing drink.
Isela Post
August 4, 2026
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Belizean Lemon Pie BelizeDessert

Belizean Lemon Pie

Belizean Lemon Pie Belizean lemon pie is a condensed-milk citrus filling in a blind-baked crust under a tall meringue. It is tart the way a key lime pie is tart, sweeter from the condensed milk, and it sets without gelatin because the acid does the work. There is no cooking of the filling at all. Belizean lemon pie, Belizean lemon meringue pie and Belizean lime pie all name the same dessert, and the recipe below is written for either fruit. Ingredients 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) condensed milk,…
Joe Post
August 10, 2026
Rice Pudding Recipe - Belize News Post
Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding BelizeDessert

Creamy Cardamom Rice Pudding

This is a stovetop rice pudding built on cardamom pods and a cinnamon stick, thickened with condensed and evaporated milk. It is not a regional recipe. It is one cook's version, picked up across a lot of kitchens, and the cardamom is the part that makes it worth the pot. Rice Pudding Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (300 g) rice 4 cups (960 ml) water 4 cardamom pods, squashed but whole 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) condensed milk 1 can…
Joe Post
August 11, 2026
Belizean Cow Foot Soup Recipe
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Belizean Cow Foot Soup Recipe

Greetings, culinary aficionados! Belize News Post is here to guide you through another authentic Belizean recipe—Cow Foot Soup. This dish is a staple in inland towns like Belmopan and San Ignacio, where it's often enjoyed during family gatherings and local festivities. Cow foot soup is also found in other Caribbean countries like Jamaica. Some will refer to "cow foot" as "cow's trotters." Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 2-3 hours Note: The cooking time may vary depending on the tenderness of the cow foot and the desired consistency…
Joe Post
August 4, 2026
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Coconut BelizeEditorial

Coconut

How do you crack a coconut? From savory coconut shrimp to sweet coconut bread, our recipes are sure to impress even the most discerning foodies. Plus, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips make it easy for even novice cooks to whip up a delicious meal.
Joe Post
August 4, 2026
Chayote BelizeEditorial

Chayote

Chayote is a pear-shaped vegetable that is widely used in Belizean cuisine. It has a mild flavor and a firm texture, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.
Isela Post
August 4, 2026