There's nothing like the sweet, sensuous flavors of Caribbean cuisine to get you in the mood to read one of the greatest love stories ever written, Love in the Time of Cholera. Use these recipes to bring a taste of the islands to your next book club meeting.

Appetizers

• Tequila-Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes with Margarita Dipping Salt
• Banana-Papaya Salsa
• Yucca Crisps
• Crabmeat Shooters Quintana

Soups and Salads

• Lobster Salad with Mango and Avocado
• Mango Couscous
• Chilled Melon, Cucumber and Coconut Milk Soup
• Tortilla Soup

Entrees

• Citrus Pomegranate Chicken over Whole Wheat Couscous
• Tropical Pork Roast with Black Beans
• Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa
• Tequila-Lime Chicken Brochettes
• Ropa Vieja

Desserts

• Banana Beignets with Pineapple Carpaccio and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• Champagne Mangoes with Raspberry Coulis and Cardamom Shortbread
• Bananas in Lime Juice with Coconut Sorbet and Berries
• Coconut Cake with Fluffy Icing
• Buñelos

Cocktails

• Mango Cocktail
• Pomegranate Daiquiris
• Mojitos

Find creative Caribbean concoctions for every course.