Celebrate the flavors of each season, Caribbean-style. From spring greens to fall root vegetables, these recipes adapt local and global harvests into island-inspired meals.
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With all the seasonal ingredients I have been using lately, you knew a Peach Iced Tea was about to be shared here sooner rather than later. As I mentioned when I shared my Peach Ice Cream recipe last week, I live within 20 minutes of Winona, arguably the fruit-growing capital of Canada. With peaches in…
Making the perfect Peach Ice Cream From Scratch is not as technical as it may seem. A few simple ingredients you’d expect to see in ice cream, a bit of patience and, of course, an ice cream maker are all you need. With peaches in abundance where I live, close to Winona, Ontario, the peach…
There are few drinks that say Caribbean quite like Mauby, and this Refreshing Caribbean Mauby Lemonade is one of my favourite ways to enjoy it on a hot day. While this isn’t your traditional Caribbean Mauby recipe, it beautifully combines the distinctive earthy, slightly bitter notes of Mauby with the bright, thirst-quenching flavour of freshly…
It’s been a summer of lemonades in my home, so this Strawberry Lemonade fits nicely with the heat-busting, refreshing drinks I’ve been making for Pali (Zyair) and his sisters. The Peach Mango Lemonade went somewhat viral, while the Sorrel Lemonade spoke to those of us more interested in Caribbean flavours. Then there was the Big…
Plantain Casserole is one of those comforting dishes I eagerly look forward to whenever I can find good, ripe plantains on sale at our local grocery stores. There was a time when the plantains would have come straight from the kitchen garden behind our home in rural Trinidad, in the small village of Guaracara, where…
Nothing beats a cold glass of Caribbean Banana Punch when the weather is blazing hot. Known by different names throughout the Caribbean, and with each island putting its own spin on the ingredients, this creamy, satisfying drink has remained a favorite for generations. This is the Banana Punch recipe my mom made for us growing…
Whenever I think about watermelon, my mind goes straight to Trinidad. While nothing beats the freshly harvested watermelons sold along the Blanchisseuse Road on Trinidad’s east coast, where many of the vendors are also the farmers who grew them, I’ve found my own way of keeping that tradition close. Although I didn’t grow up making…
There’s no denying that Cilantro Chimichurri is most closely associated with Argentina and Uruguay, where it’s traditionally served as both a sauce and marinade for grilled meats, especially asado. With a fresh crop of cilantro (coriander) in my garden needing a good pruning, this cilantro chimichurri recipe not only falls perfectly into my “In Season”…
If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert that celebrates fresh fruit, this Caramelized Grilled Pineapple recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. Grilled pineapple is wonderful all on its own, but once it’s coated in a quick homemade caramel sauce, it becomes something truly special. The natural sugars caramelize over the…
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…
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…
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…
