Belize
Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize (formerly British Honduras) until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. The country remains plagued by high unemployment, growing involvement in the South American drug trade, and increased urban crime.

Belize is slightly smaller than Massachusetts. It has a Tropical climate and it is usually very hot and humid, the rainy season is from May to November.

Recipes

Escabeche - Main

Ingredients:
1 chicken - 3 lbs
3 - 4 lbs onion
1 pt vinegar or little less
1/2 tsp thyme
6 - 8 spice seeds
8 - 10 cups of water
oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 plugs garlic
2 - 4 jalapeno peppers (whole)

Directions
1. Cut chicken into serving pieces and fry until evenly brown, then remove form pan or boil the whole chicken in the 8 - 10 cups of water with 1/2 tsp salt. Remove to oven to bake until brown. Then remove meat from bones. Save the stock for step 3.
2. Cut onions into thin slices and soak in vinegar and 1/2 cup water.
3. Pour water into a large saucepan and add the seasonings, and whole peppers and allow it to boil for 10 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and allow to boil for 10 minutes
5. Add all the onions and vinegar to taste.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes
7. Serve hot with corn tortillas.


Breadfruit Rolls - Bread

Ingredients:
4 3/4 to 5 1/4 cups flour
1 cup breadfruit flour
2 tbsps yeast
2 tbsps. sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 3/4 cups milk (evaporated)
1/2 cup water
2 tbsps butter
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 tsps. salt

Directions
In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, breadfruit flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix well. In saucepan, heat milk, water and butter (heating of butter is optional) until warm. Add to flour mixture to moisten. Beat 3 mins at medium speed or 8 mins by hand. Add cheese and gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic. About 5 mins. Place in greased bowl then turn to greased top. Cover; let it rise in a warm place until high and double in size (1 hour). Punch down dough; divide into four parts then divide each fourth into ten pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, dip into melted butter, arranged in greased baking tin. Bake at 375°F until golden brown. Remove from tin, brush with butter if desired. Serve warm.