Caribbean food is a true amalgam of international influences, drawing on indigenous ingredients as well as techniques and spices imported from England, Africa, India, Spain and other areas. It's difficult to pick the most "iconic" Caribbean foods, but Islands Magazine has rounded up several - from jerk chicken and hearty meat patties to plantains and breadfruit - that are exemplary of the area. Check out the gallery of their faves, as well as the associated recipes for when you'd like to cook up one of these delicious dishes at home.

"[T]he best Caribbean food is really a taste of the world!"