This is taken from a UK recipes site:
Caribbean cooking really is a world of its own. The melting pot mix of peoples in the islands has produced a cuisine which is unrivalled throughout the world. Whilst there are a few dishes which are common throughout the islands in general, each island has it's specialties and ways of cooking. For example, in islands such as Martinique and St. Lucia, there is a strong French influence, both of them having been ruled by the French at some time during their history.
One thing that binds them all, is their use of herbs and spices, albeit in different proportions, and their reliance on fresh seafood, meats and vegetables. The one exception to this is the use of saltfish (salted cod) which is a remnant of the early European visitors who introduced it to the islands, salting having been a common method of preserving foods for the long voyages from Europe to the colonies.
And you can see many interesting recipes here:
http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Caribbean%20Recipes.htm
