In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Incredible Rib Pelau.

Incredible Rib Pelau.

While I do make Stewed Ribs when baby-back goes on sale and have shared that recipe with you, this will be the first time I’m making/sharing a Pelau recipe with ribs as the cornerstone of…

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Incredible Rib Pelau.
Jamaican Escovitch Kingfish.

Jamaican Escovitch Kingfish.

While this recipe is traditionally done with crisp fried whole fish (usually Red Snapper) in Jamaica, I quite like to done with Kingfish… one of, if not my favorite fish. Basically a quick, spicy vegetable…

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Jamaican Escovitch Kingfish.

While this recipe is traditionally done with crisp fried whole fish (usually Red Snapper) in Jamaica, I quite like to done with Kingfish… one of, if not my favorite fish. Basically a quick, spicy vegetable…

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How To Dehydrate Carolina Reapers (peppers) In Your Oven.

How To Dehydrate Carolina Reapers (peppers) In Your Oven.

After sharing my way of dehydrating Scotch Bonnet Peppers in a Food Dehydrator and then making Scotch Bonnet Pepper Flakes, there were a lot of messages asking if you could dehydrate peppers in an everyday…

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How To Dehydrate Carolina Reapers (peppers) In Your Oven.
The Ultimate Crayfish Callaloo.

The Ultimate Crayfish Callaloo.

Over the years I’ve shared several types of Callaloo (the soup) recipes with you, including Crab (the classic), Lobster, Shrimp, Salted Pigtail and Smoked Turkey, to name a few. With leftover Crayfish from when I…

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The Ultimate Crayfish Callaloo.

Over the years I’ve shared several types of Callaloo (the soup) recipes with you, including Crab (the classic), Lobster, Shrimp, Salted Pigtail and Smoked Turkey, to name a few. With leftover Crayfish from when I…

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Okra and Tomato Stew.

Okra and Tomato Stew.

I can’t recall which of the French Caribbean islands my friend was from (I’ve been disconnected from him for a few years now, so I can’t ask) but this is a dish he taught me…

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Okra and Tomato Stew.
Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.

Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.

Once again I’m sharing a ‘Jerk’ recipe and I feel compelled to mention as I always do… yes authentic Jamaican Jerk (anything) is a combination of the jerk marinade and the technique of grilling over…

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Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.