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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…
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I’ve always had a soft spot for butternut squash, and this year, when I visited my dad’s garden in Toronto (you would have seen the ‘story’ on my Instagram), he had a bumper crop of pumpkins and squash waiting to be harvested. That inspired me to revisit a Caribbean classic—butternut squash with shrimp. If you’ve…
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This is a refresher on the Caribbean Peas Soup I shared in 2016. And we need to acknowledge that while I’m saying this is a Jamaican recipe (in the title), it’s made throughout the Caribbean, in variations.
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These Curry Eggs are a delicious Caribbean classic simmering hard‑boiled eggs in a vibrant curry sauce for bold, satisfying flavor in under 30 minutes.
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A Simple Trinidad-Style Macaroni and Cheese That’s Big on Flavor
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A quick mash using honey nut squash. Basically pumpkin or just about any squash will work for making this tasty side dish, which also happens to be gluten-free, too! The cod can be omitted, but it really gives the dish a special, Caribbean flavor.
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One of the simplest and tasty cornbread you’ll make for you and your family. Plus, this simple recipe makes a great base for your creativity! Don’t be scared to add some cheese and crumbled bacon next time.
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A tropical twist on a brunch classic, featuring coconut milk-soaked toast and a luscious banana-passion fruit caramel topping.
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This version of the classic Indian spiced curry chicken dish is packed full of flavor. Makes a great dinner for the whole family!
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The earthy flavors from the spices which make up the curry will work well with the mellowness of the coconut milk and the fresh herbs will truly take this dish over the top.
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A delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by those looking for a low sugar option.
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In the Caribbean, Dasheen, Yams, Eddoes, Sweet Potato and Cassava all fall under the ‘ground provisions’ umbrella – also known as ‘food’ in Jamaica. This easy recipe can be adopted with any of these staples.
