In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Incredible Comforting Lamb Stew.

Incredible Comforting Lamb Stew.

While there’s nothing “Caribbean” about this recipe, it’s something I make on the regular as I enjoy stews and soups. It’s one of those comforting one-pot dishes the entire family will enjoy and often-times, there’s…

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Incredible Comforting Lamb Stew.
Oven Roasted Tomato Choka #MeatFree

Oven Roasted Tomato Choka #MeatFree

CHOKA! That heavenly, spicy vegan dish.. packed with roasted tomatoes, garlic and thinly sliced onions! If you’ve had it, you’d know what I mean. I guess this would be like a Caribbean version of Salsa?…

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Oven Roasted Yellow Tail Snapper.

Oven Roasted Yellow Tail Snapper.

I’ll be honest, I grew up eating fish three ways. Fried, Stewed and in a lovely Curry Sauce (mommy’s repertoire). Never grilled, steamed, smoked (well except for the smoked herring we get in the Caribbean),…

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Oven Roasted Yellow Tail Snapper.

I’ll be honest, I grew up eating fish three ways. Fried, Stewed and in a lovely Curry Sauce (mommy’s repertoire). Never grilled, steamed, smoked (well except for the smoked herring we get in the Caribbean),…

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Outdoor Fiery Coal-Pot Curry Goat.

Outdoor Fiery Coal-Pot Curry Goat.

This recipe is influenced by the various “bush cook” I’d enjoy with my childhood friends on the islands. Typically it would be something very simple, like dahseen bush bhagi (simmered in freshly made coconut milk)…

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Outdoor Fiery Coal-Pot Curry Goat.

This recipe is influenced by the various “bush cook” I’d enjoy with my childhood friends on the islands. Typically it would be something very simple, like dahseen bush bhagi (simmered in freshly made coconut milk)…

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The First Thing I Learned To Cook. Breakfast Vienna Sausages.

The First Thing I Learned To Cook. Breakfast Vienna Sausages.

Like millions of children across the Caribbean and offspring (like my daughters) with Caribbean heritage around the world, cooking Vienna Sausages (or hot dogs) in tomatoes, is the first thing we learn to cook. We…

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The First Thing I Learned To Cook. Breakfast Vienna Sausages.

Like millions of children across the Caribbean and offspring (like my daughters) with Caribbean heritage around the world, cooking Vienna Sausages (or hot dogs) in tomatoes, is the first thing we learn to cook. We…

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The Ultimate Jerk Pork Bites.

The Ultimate Jerk Pork Bites.

While I’m an ISLAND boy at heart, my luv for grilled meats, means no snow can prevent me from satisfying my craving. Even when it’s – 27 C outside and the wind charges up your…

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The Ultimate Jerk Pork Bites.

While I’m an ISLAND boy at heart, my luv for grilled meats, means no snow can prevent me from satisfying my craving. Even when it’s – 27 C outside and the wind charges up your…

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