A Taste of Paradise is a guide to the preparation of delicious, easy to prepare foods with rich and authentic Caribbean flavors. It has numerous recipes using coconut milk, and for gluten free meals. "This is more than a cookbook. The recipes come alive for me as the author shares her experiences growing up in a Dominican village. I feel like I have access to a new world of authentic flavors. I loved the chicken braised in orange juice. I never knew that I could get browning with lower heat by adding a little baking soda. I did not expect to learn so much about cooking methods that are formulated to support good health. Since I bought this book I have learned to cook with lower heat, how to pick and store vegetables, and many other healthy food tips. Then there is the information into the reasoning behind such methods. I have recommended this book to friends who are always looking for recipes and methods that are all about healthy cooking. I love what I am learning with each turn of the page". "...the simple delicious recipes will make you homesick for the tropics."