Tasty vegetarian recipes with a Caribbean influence by Caribbean cookbook author Chris De La Rosa.
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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.
A rich and flavorful homemade butter infused with garlic and fresh spring chives.
Here’s another one of those vegan dishes I only started enjoying in my adult years. I’ve always enjoyed fries, too, but as a child on the islands, okra (say ocho) was never something mommy could get my siblings and me to eat. How times have changed with age; it’s one of my favourite things to cook with.
If you’re looking for a quick, simple, and tasty dressing for your next salad, I have you covered. This honey mustard dressing can also be used as a dip for your favorite vegetable sticks, chicken wings, or chicken nuggets, and a drizzle on sandwiches will be delightful. You can kick things up using my Hot Honey should you want that extra zing.
Here’s one of those popular spicy snacks we enjoy in the Caribbean, especially with adult beverages. Channa, or chickpeas as most people know it, is fried until crisp, then seasoned while hot so it takes on a lovely overall flavor. If you don’t have an air fryer, you may use the version where I showed you how to make Oven Fried Channa. I also shared a Cheesy Fried Channa version a few years back.
A Simple, Boldly Spiced Vegan Corn Curry with Caribbean Flavor
Here’s yet another version of Carrot Punch, also known as Carrot Juice in Jamaica, which we enjoy in the Caribbean.
About two years ago, I had someone of Guyanese heritage reach out to me to ask if I had a curry Cassava recipe. A dish her grandmother would make for her and her siblings while they were growing up in rural Guyana. I was stumped, as I had never heard of the dish. Through some research, I found that the same dish, possibly prepared differently, was also typical in Trinidad. However, it too was lost to time.
Chow is a vibrant, quick-pickle snack rooted in Trinidadian street food culture, and this version uses pommecythere, also known as golden apple or ambarella. I remember it from childhood, that punch of citrus, heat, and fresh herbs in every bite. In this updated version of the 2014 recipe, I’ve included salted prunes for added depth,…
A refreshing Caribbean drink blending pineapple, strawberries, citrus, and island flavor, perfect chilled or spiked.
A vegan Caribbean side dish simmered in coconut milk with garlic, scallions, and a touch of pepper heat.
This rich and creamy dip blends four cheeses with spinach, perfect for entertaining or as a comforting appetizer. Make it with ingredients you probably already have at home!
