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Canadian Thanksgiving comes in early October, while the US version takes place toward the end of November. Having lived in Canada for the past 30 or so years, I’m accustomed to calling it stuffing, even though it isn’t actually stuffed inside the turkey. My American friends, however, call it dressing. Regardless of what you call…
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Roasted turkey has never been a dish I particularly looked forward to, especially growing up with my Caribbean food traditions. I often found that turkey was dry and, quite honestly, lacking in flavour. But with this Foolproof Herb Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey, I set out to change that. This recipe gives you a beautifully roasted, flavourful…
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Further exploring the plant-based and vegan side of Caribbean cooking, today I’m bringing together two cherished recipes, Curry Channa (chickpeas) and Curry Pigeon Peas, with the addition of aloo (potatoes) to create an incredibly comforting Caribbean-style curry. This Curry Channa, Pigeon Peas & Aloo combines three humble ingredients in a fragrant, spice-infused sauce that develops…
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Eddoes Choka is a simple, flavour-packed Caribbean dish made with boiled eddoes, fresh garlic, hot pepper, onion, and a little oil to bring everything together. Much like Aloo Choka, which is made with potatoes, this traditional-style dish is easy to prepare and delivers wonderful flavour with just a handful of ingredients. If you enjoy the…
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With winter quickly approaching, this Incredible Honey Jerk Salmon (Easy Oven Method) will be on continuous rotation in my household over the next few months. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, it’s a no-brainer, especially when I want a comforting meal after a long, cold, tiring day. There’s something special about having a…
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Rasta Pasta was created in 1985 by Chef Lorraine Washington at her Paradise Yard restaurant in Negril, Jamaica, when she whipped up a quick meal of homemade fettuccine, red sauce, and ackee for a group of hungry construction workers who noticed the long noodles looked like dreadlocks and the vibrant ingredients mirrored the Rastafarian flag….
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Some dishes take me straight back to childhood, and this Caribbean Chinese Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables Stir Fry is one of them. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Chinese food was much more than something you picked up for takeout. The Chinese influence on our food culture became part of everyday island cooking, with…
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Having stumbled onto trees laden with crab apples on a recent fishing expedition, I thought I’d add a new crab apple chow recipe to the growing list of chows I have on the website. This crab apple chow plays well into the more traditional way of using somewhat tart fruits, like green mango, to make…
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While I do have a recipe called Ultimate Boiled Corn that I shared about 11 years ago, which continues to rank high with fans, I am sure this Seasoned Corn on the Cob recipe will easily capture the hearts and taste buds of corn on the cob connoisseurs. This recipe takes me back to my…
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Caribbean Brown Stewed Duck Wings is not something you would normally see on a Caribbean dinner table, but Caribbean cooking has always been about technique, not strict rules. I created this dish to take full advantage of the classic Caribbean brown stew method when duck wings are available and affordable, often at Asian supermarkets. The…
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There was a time when winter never stopped me from firing up the grill or smoker. I would bundle up, brave the cold, and cook outside even when the temperatures dipped well into the negative Celsius range. These days, I am far less interested in standing outdoors in freezing weather, but that does not mean…
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Let’s stray just a little from the typical hot cocoa tea we enjoy throughout the Caribbean and give it a festive twist with the addition of sorrel. Cocoa tea has always been a staple in our kitchens, especially for breakfast, and growing up in Guaracara, Trinidad, it was something we looked forward to on cooler…
