In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Sizzling Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe.

The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors …
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How To Make Coconut Shrimp.

While the original Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Mango Sauce I shared in 2011 is still a fan fave, I thought I’d share an updated version …
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Star Fruit (Carambola) Anchar.

Growing up in the small village of Guracara (Trinidad and Tobago), it’s only natural to use words and pronounce them as generations before you …
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Caribbean Style Boil and Fry Sweet Potatoes.

Caribbean Style Boil and Fry Sweet Potatoes.

Lately, this has become one of my go-to recipes for sweet potatoes, as I do with Plantains, Cassava, Breadfruit, and Yam. It’s a classic meal we enjoy in the Caribbean. While I added pieces of prepared salted Cod (say saltfish),…

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Caribbean Style Boil and Fry Sweet Potatoes.

Lately, this has become one of my go-to recipes for sweet potatoes, as I do with Plantains, Cassava, Breadfruit, and Yam. It’s a classic meal we enjoy in the Caribbean. While I added pieces of prepared salted Cod (say saltfish),…

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Fry Aloo (potato) With Ochro (okra).

Fry Aloo (potato) With Ochro (okra).

Here’s another one of those vegan dishes I only started enjoying in my adult years. I’ve always enjoyed fries, too, but as a child on the islands, okra (say ocho) was never something mommy could get my siblings…

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Sizzling Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe.

Sizzling Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe.

The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors of Jamaican Jerk with the heat. This is a more…

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Sizzling Jamaican Jerk Marinade Recipe.

The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors of Jamaican Jerk with the heat. This is a more…

View Full Recipe
How To Make Coconut Shrimp.

How To Make Coconut Shrimp.

While the original Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Mango Sauce I shared in 2011 is still a fan fave, I thought I’d share an updated version for you to try. Served with a simple store-bought Thai…

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Star Fruit (Carambola) Anchar.

Star Fruit (Carambola) Anchar.

Growing up in the small village of Guracara (Trinidad and Tobago), it’s only natural to use words and pronounce them as generations before you did. Such is the case with two words in particular. Talkai…

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Star Fruit (Carambola) Anchar.

Growing up in the small village of Guracara (Trinidad and Tobago), it’s only natural to use words and pronounce them as generations before you did. Such is the case with two words in particular. Talkai…

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Traditional Tannia Talkari.

Traditional Tannia Talkari.

Here’s a recipe closely tied to Pigeon Peas season (when Pigeon peas are in season, usually January to March) as it’s usually planted between the Pigeon peas (say gongo peas) and used in making curry…

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Traditional Tannia Talkari.

Here’s a recipe closely tied to Pigeon Peas season (when Pigeon peas are in season, usually January to March) as it’s usually planted between the Pigeon peas (say gongo peas) and used in making curry…

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