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If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant way to enjoy summer peaches, this Perfect Peach Chutney is one of those recipes I think you’ll come back to again and again. While Peach Chutney may not carry the same deep-rooted popularity in Caribbean kitchens as our beloved mango chutney, I thought it was the perfect addition…
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One of the things I look forward to every summer is firing up the grill and making simple family meals that deliver big flavor without requiring a lot of work. These sausages with peppers are one of those summertime dishes I try to make a few times during the warmer months, though I’ll admit they’re…
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During the summer months, I find myself leaning heavily into fresh local produce and making the most of ingredients while they’re naturally at their peak. These Grilled Peaches, along with my Juicy Jerk Pineapple Bites, Peach Chow, and Applewood Smoke Peach Chow I did with my good friend Chef Marc a few years back, are…
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This Grilled Corn Salad is not necessarily a traditional Caribbean recipe, with our adoration of grilled corn (we say roast corn) throughout the Caribbean, along with the fresh and vibrant ingredients used here, it’s definitely a crowd pleaser, and something I’ve served many guests over the years. The combination of smoky grilled corn, sweet pineapple,…
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When the sweltering heat of summer starts to settle in and the scent of freshly cut grass drifts through the air, there’s nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of homemade Lemonade. This Mango Peach Strawberry Lemonade has quickly become one of my favorite ways to cool down, combining bright citrus with the sweet, fruity…
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Admittedly, I wasn’t exposed to herb roasted potatoes, or even fingerling potatoes for that matter, growing up in the Caribbean. Potatoes, or aloo as it’s sometimes called in Trinidad and Tobago, tend to be used in dishes such as Aloo Choka, Curry Aloo, Fry Aloo, and Curry Channa and Aloo. They’re also commonly added to…
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When I told my mom I was making a Fiddlehead Salad as part of dinner during our daily phone call, I got the feeling she conveniently only heard the word “salad.” Fiddleheads are not something commonly used in the Caribbean kitchen, but after living in Canada longer than I lived in Trinidad and Tobago, foraging…
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Drinks like this Guava Lemonade are deeply woven into Caribbean culture, where fresh fruits and citrus are transformed into bright, thirst-quenching juices that bring people together. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, there was always a jug of homemade juice waiting in the fridge, especially during the hotter months when the kitchen smelled of fresh-cut…
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My first encounter with smelts is not this curry smelts recipe, but rather smelts fried crisp with simple salt and black pepper seasoning. Early spring in Hamilton means going fishing for smelts in Lake Ontario with my previous wife’s grandfather (RIP PaPere). For this Caribbean fella, those chilly nights along the shoreline feel brutal. After…
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This Brown Stew Mackerel is one of those dishes that really speaks to how Caribbean cooking continues to evolve while staying rooted in tradition. Growing up in the Caribbean, fish was always a big part of our meals, especially during Lent leading up to Good Friday. That said, canned mackerel wasn’t something my mom ever…
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I’ve always believed that how we introduce vegetables to our family shapes how they appreciate them later in life. Growing up, my mom kept things simple, and salads were never really “dressed” in the traditional way. We enjoyed fresh slices of cucumber, tomato, leaf lettuce, and watercress on their own, especially during Sunday meals. While…
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Jamaican Brown Stew Salmon is a comforting, flavor-rich dish that reflects the deep traditions of Caribbean cooking. While it’s widely known as a Jamaican classic, the truth is you’ll find similar brown stew techniques used across many islands, each with its own subtle touch. Traditionally, this style of dish is made with whole fish such…
