In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Simple Flavorful Homemade Chicken Stock.

Simple Flavorful Homemade Chicken Stock.

While we don’t have a culture of making stock (specifically) in the Caribbean, you’ll easily notice that our soups and stews are indeed packed with stock-making ingredients. We basically create a stock in the process…

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Simple Flavorful Homemade Chicken Stock.

While we don’t have a culture of making stock (specifically) in the Caribbean, you’ll easily notice that our soups and stews are indeed packed with stock-making ingredients. We basically create a stock in the process…

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Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.

Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.

In the Caribbean this would be called a pumpkin soup and it would be thicker and packed with ground provisions and flour dumplings. Outstanding, but we’re going lighter today as I’d like for the smoky…

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Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash Soup.

In the Caribbean this would be called a pumpkin soup and it would be thicker and packed with ground provisions and flour dumplings. Outstanding, but we’re going lighter today as I’d like for the smoky…

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Curry Chataigne (breadnut / Katahar) The Best Vegan / Gluten Free Dish You’ll Ever Eat.

Curry Chataigne (breadnut / Katahar) The Best Vegan / Gluten Free Dish You’ll Ever Eat.

I’ve talked about it before! In the Caribbean we do #vegan naturally and what I mean by that is.. we don’t take 15 grains and try to make a burger. We would take those 15…

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The Ultimate Scorpion Green Goddess Sauce.

The Ultimate Scorpion Green Goddess Sauce.

Along with cooking, gardening (being in the outdoors) is probably my second passion and my way of dealing with everyday stress. While I can’t (I do try though) grow many of the tropical fruits and…

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The Ultimate Scorpion Green Goddess Sauce.

Along with cooking, gardening (being in the outdoors) is probably my second passion and my way of dealing with everyday stress. While I can’t (I do try though) grow many of the tropical fruits and…

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Classic Caribbean 3 Peas Dhal (pea soup).

Classic Caribbean 3 Peas Dhal (pea soup).

There’s something so comforting about a hot cup of Dhal on a cool (Caribbean people say COLD) rainy Caribbean evening (or cold wintry night in Canada).. when all you want is something to warm your…

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Classic Caribbean 3 Peas Dhal (pea soup).

There’s something so comforting about a hot cup of Dhal on a cool (Caribbean people say COLD) rainy Caribbean evening (or cold wintry night in Canada).. when all you want is something to warm your…

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Homemade Plait (braided) Bread.

Homemade Plait (braided) Bread.

This plait (braided) bread is a MUST in Guyanese households during the Christmas season. And why not… you need something to dip into that Guyanese Pepperpot, to soak up all that gravy and slow-cooked goodness.…

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Homemade Plait (braided) Bread.

This plait (braided) bread is a MUST in Guyanese households during the Christmas season. And why not… you need something to dip into that Guyanese Pepperpot, to soak up all that gravy and slow-cooked goodness.…

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