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The Ultimate Shrimp Cocktail.
17
Dec 2018
The Ultimate Shrimp Cocktail.

The Ultimate Shrimp Cocktail.

Bits and Bites

While we’re lucky to have an abundance of fresh shrimp directly out of the Caribbean Sea and to our door in most cases, I don’t ever recall ever having Shrimp Cocktail growing up on the islands. However it’s a norm now when I go back back and hit the restaurant and bar scene during my travels across the region. Plump juice shrimp dipped in a thick cocktail sauce is definitely “my thing”. And I say my thing as this is not your ordinary ketchup + horseradish + Worcestershire… kinda sauce, as you’re about to learn.

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The Ultimate Shrimp Cocktail.

Bits and Bites

While we’re lucky to have an abundance of fresh shrimp directly out of the Caribbean Sea and to our door in most cases, I don’t ever recall ever having Shrimp Cocktail growing up on the islands. However it’s a norm now when I go back back and hit the restaurant and bar scene during my travels across the region. Plump juice shrimp dipped in a thick cocktail sauce is definitely “my thing”. And I say my thing as this is not your ordinary ketchup + horseradish + Worcestershire… kinda sauce, as you’re about to learn.

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Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe.
12
Dec 2018
Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe.

Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe.

Bits and Bites

Most people tend to associate a freshly made Salsa with the summertime and hanging out in the back yard with friends, sipping cocktails (and beer) while patiently waiting for the stuff off the grill. However this holiday season there’s no reason to not make this quick and simple Pineapple Salsa to add a bit of the warm tropics to your party. I guess the same can be said for when it’s the height of winter and you’re engaged in supporting your favorite sporting team on television.

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Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe.

Bits and Bites

Most people tend to associate a freshly made Salsa with the summertime and hanging out in the back yard with friends, sipping cocktails (and beer) while patiently waiting for the stuff off the grill. However this holiday season there’s no reason to not make this quick and simple Pineapple Salsa to add a bit of the warm tropics to your party. I guess the same can be said for when it’s the height of winter and you’re engaged in supporting your favorite sporting team on television.

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Outstanding Kale Salad.
Outstanding Kale Salad.
09
Dec 2018

Outstanding Kale Salad.

Gluten Free

Lately I’ve been doing a series on YouTube called #MeatFreeMondays and it’s been an overwhelming success with fans, though some of the recipes are not necessarily “Caribbean”. The following Kale Salad is one of those demos I shared a while back… which in my humble opinion is one of the best ways to put Kale to use. Kale can be somewhat tough, so by bruising the leaves it breaks down some of the fiber and makes it much more delicious. Especially with the quick vinaigrette we’ll dress it with.

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Outstanding Kale Salad.

Gluten Free

Lately I’ve been doing a series on YouTube called #MeatFreeMondays and it’s been an overwhelming success with fans, though some of the recipes are not necessarily “Caribbean”. The following Kale Salad is one of those demos I shared a while back… which in my humble opinion is one of the best ways to put Kale to use. Kale can be somewhat tough, so by bruising the leaves it breaks down some of the fiber and makes it much more delicious. Especially with the quick vinaigrette we’ll dress it with.

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Curry Chicken With Bodi (aka Yard Bean or Bora).
04
Dec 2018
Curry Chicken With Bodi (aka Yard Bean or Bora).

Curry Chicken With Bodi (aka Yard Bean or Bora).

Chicken

Here’s a dish I grew up enjoying, but rather than starting with the chicken as I’m about to show you, mom would typically use curry or stewed chicken she made the day before. After sharing similar recipes using both French and String Beans, I was asked to do this version.. with Bodi (aka Bora or Yard Beans). The only real difference in using Bodi is that it can be a bit tougher and needs a few extra minutes to go fully tender.

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Curry Chicken With Bodi (aka Yard Bean or Bora).

Chicken

Here’s a dish I grew up enjoying, but rather than starting with the chicken as I’m about to show you, mom would typically use curry or stewed chicken she made the day before. After sharing similar recipes using both French and String Beans, I was asked to do this version.. with Bodi (aka Bora or Yard Beans). The only real difference in using Bodi is that it can be a bit tougher and needs a few extra minutes to go fully tender.

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Jerk Ham With a Mango Orange Pineapple Rum Glaze.
03
Dec 2018

Jerk Ham With a Mango Orange Pineapple Rum Glaze.

Gluten Free

With the holiday season around the corner I thought I’d finally put up the Jerk Ham recipe we did last Christmas on YouTube, as I’m sure you’re looking to add some Caribbean vibe to your dinner table. We’ll start off with a classic Jamaican jerk marinade, then finish off with a rum infused mango orange pineapple glaze to help balance off the spicy undertones of the jerk spices. This jerk ham is guaranteed to make an impression on your family and friends this.. so be prepared to have the request it again very soon.

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Jerk Ham With a Mango Orange Pineapple Rum Glaze.
03
Dec 2018
Classic Curry Chickpeas With Potato & Spinach. #Vegan
Classic Curry Chickpeas With Potato & Spinach. #Vegan
28
Nov 2018

Classic Curry Chickpeas With Potato & Spinach. #Vegan

Gluten Free

As a small fella on the islands, one of my favorite dishes mom would make was curry potato as we say “Curry Aloo” in Trinidad and Tobago. It was usually a Saturday morning meal, with hot Sada Roti…

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Classic Curry Chickpeas With Potato & Spinach. #Vegan

Gluten Free

As a small fella on the islands, one of my favorite dishes mom would make was curry potato as we say “Curry Aloo” in Trinidad and Tobago. It was usually a Saturday morning meal, with hot Sada Roti…

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