In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Classic Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Recipe.

Classic Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Recipe.

If I had a dollar! Jamaican Style steamed cabbage, is probably one of the most requested recipes I get via Instagram, especially from those who have visited Jamaica at some point in their life and…

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Classic Jamaican Steamed Cabbage Recipe.

If I had a dollar! Jamaican Style steamed cabbage, is probably one of the most requested recipes I get via Instagram, especially from those who have visited Jamaica at some point in their life and…

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The Ultimate Murtani (spicy choka) Recipe.

The Ultimate Murtani (spicy choka) Recipe.

Choka.. a spicy condiment made from roasted vegetables and hot peppers (as hot as you can handle) is one of those delectable vegan dishes we enjoy in the Caribbean. While most chokas are meant to…

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The Ultimate Murtani (spicy choka) Recipe.

Choka.. a spicy condiment made from roasted vegetables and hot peppers (as hot as you can handle) is one of those delectable vegan dishes we enjoy in the Caribbean. While most chokas are meant to…

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Caribbean Pineapple Peppersauce (hot sauce).

Caribbean Pineapple Peppersauce (hot sauce).

With another season of abundant peppers in my garden and with all the requests for more peppersauce (hot sauce) recipes, I thought I’d share one influenced by the amazing CoCoPine Sauce that my good friend…

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Caribbean Pineapple Peppersauce (hot sauce).

With another season of abundant peppers in my garden and with all the requests for more peppersauce (hot sauce) recipes, I thought I’d share one influenced by the amazing CoCoPine Sauce that my good friend…

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A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.

A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.

Without a doubt, Tomato Choka (say .. tomatoes choka) is one of the most tasty ‘simple’ dishes you’ll ever enjoy. In this case, fire roasted (boiled, oven roasted or even microwaved) tomatoes are crushed along…

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A NEW Take On The Humble Tomato Choka.

Without a doubt, Tomato Choka (say .. tomatoes choka) is one of the most tasty ‘simple’ dishes you’ll ever enjoy. In this case, fire roasted (boiled, oven roasted or even microwaved) tomatoes are crushed along…

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Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.

Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.

While I’ve had souse (protein and vegetable pickle with a cold spicy broth) made from the less glamorous parts of the pig (ears, snout and trotters) and the odd time I’ve done it using chicken…

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Zesty Octopus Souse (spicy pickle) Recipe.
Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Puritans will tell you that you need smoke and fire from pimento wood to get that real authentic Jamaican flavor when doing “jerk” and I’d be crazy to disagree. However, with this recipe in particular……

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Simply Amazing Jerk Crab.

Puritans will tell you that you need smoke and fire from pimento wood to get that real authentic Jamaican flavor when doing “jerk” and I’d be crazy to disagree. However, with this recipe in particular……

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