In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Incredible Boil Channa.

While similar to the texture and flavor of the Channa (chickpeas) served when you purchase Doubles in Trinidad and Tobago, this version is a bit …
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Quick and Tasty Caribbean Pepper Pickle.

Here’s yet another spicy pickle to serve as a side to your fav curry dishes or as in my case, with Chicken Pelau. Using …
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The Ultimate Grilled Snapper.

As the days are getting shorter and nights cooler, it’s a gentle reminder that winter is just around the corner. A time which this …
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Lemon Pepper Wings.

While lemon pepper ‘anything’ wasn’t on the menu when I was growing up on the islands, I noticed that over the years it’s …
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Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Incredible Boil Channa.

Incredible Boil Channa.

While similar to the texture and flavor of the Channa (chickpeas) served when you purchase Doubles in Trinidad and Tobago, this version is a bit more runny and typically treated as a thick soup. Served…

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Quick and Tasty Caribbean Pepper Pickle.

Quick and Tasty Caribbean Pepper Pickle.

Here’s yet another spicy pickle to serve as a side to your fav curry dishes or as in my case, with Chicken Pelau. Using freshly harvested hot peppers from my garden as the growing season…

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Quick and Tasty Caribbean Pepper Pickle.

Here’s yet another spicy pickle to serve as a side to your fav curry dishes or as in my case, with Chicken Pelau. Using freshly harvested hot peppers from my garden as the growing season…

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Curry Baigan (eggplant) and Aloo (potato).

Curry Baigan (eggplant) and Aloo (potato).

I’ve shared countless ways of making this over the years, yet this version is still the classic and most requested by fans of my work. A simple dish, usually served with the easiest and most…

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Curry Baigan (eggplant) and Aloo (potato).
Flavorful, Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickles.

Flavorful, Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickles.

Let’s chat about the elephant in the room before we get to the actual recipes. YES, it’s VERY rare you’d find a pickle recipe in the Caribbean (discussed in the video below). With that said,…

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Flavorful, Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickles.

Let’s chat about the elephant in the room before we get to the actual recipes. YES, it’s VERY rare you’d find a pickle recipe in the Caribbean (discussed in the video below). With that said,…

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A Vegetarian’s Delight, Caribbean Comfort Food.

A Vegetarian’s Delight, Caribbean Comfort Food.

Ever since making and sharing the recipe for the Stuffed Grilled Snapper, I knew this recipe would be a hit with vegans, vegetarians and those who follow an Ital food path. A quick and tasty…

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A Vegetarian’s Delight, Caribbean Comfort Food.

Ever since making and sharing the recipe for the Stuffed Grilled Snapper, I knew this recipe would be a hit with vegans, vegetarians and those who follow an Ital food path. A quick and tasty…

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Mild Jamaican Jerk Marinade.

Mild Jamaican Jerk Marinade.

Over the years dad’s tolerance for anything spicy has diminished considerably, and it’s to the point where he can’t handle any ‘spicy’ heat. Sadly it means no more of his fav Jerk Pork and Jerk…

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Mild Jamaican Jerk Marinade.

Over the years dad’s tolerance for anything spicy has diminished considerably, and it’s to the point where he can’t handle any ‘spicy’ heat. Sadly it means no more of his fav Jerk Pork and Jerk…

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