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Every summer, when the string beans start coming in strong from my garden, I look forward to building simple, flavor-forward dishes like this one. This Garlic and Chive String Beans with Cashews recipe is part of my #InSeason series, which celebrates seasonal ingredients I grow or source locally that inspire everyday cooking at home. I…
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As much as I love Spring in Canada, Summer holds a special place in my heart, especially when it brings friends together, good food, and vibrant culture during events like Caribana in Toronto. This Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck is a flavor-packed, smoky twist on Caribbean-style duck that’s perfect for backyard gatherings and long summer evenings….
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A Fruity Caribbean-Inspired Sauce to Elevate Your Summer Meals With friends dropping by on their way to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (still called Caribana by many of us), I wanted to whip up something special using fruits that are at their peak during summer. Peaches, plums, and cherries were looking perfect at the market, so…
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This Chenette Chow is a spicy tropical chow combining guinep fruit, ackee, onion, carrot and vinegar for tangy Caribbean flavor in a jar.
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Tropical Mango Passionfruit Juice: a refreshingly invigorating blend of mango, passionfruit pulp, sugar and water for an island-style drink.
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A Crispy Twist on a Caribbean Classic
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A rich and flavorful homemade butter infused with garlic and fresh spring chives.
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A refreshing shrimp ceviche loaded with citrus, herbs, mango, and avocado.
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A Simple, Boldly Spiced Vegan Corn Curry with Caribbean Flavor
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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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The original Jamaican Jerk Marinade was shared in 2011. After many requests, I then shared the Mild version for those of you who love the flavors of Jamaican Jerk without the heat. This is a more updated and refined version (arguably, there’s no need for it) of that original recipe I shared when I did the Smoked Jerk Turkey a few years back.
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The perfect balance of tart, sweet and spicy. A great ‘snack’ on it’s own or the perfect side dish when you’re serving curry dishes. It’s one of those things that’s perfect to make when mangoes are in season.
