Tasty vegetarian recipes with a Caribbean influence by Caribbean cookbook author Chris De La Rosa.
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This pickled peppers is similar in flavor to the Caribbean Lime Peppersauce Recipe I shared a while back, and the texture along with said flavor is also reminiscent of the Chunky Lemon Lime Peppersauce from 2021. You’ll Need… 2 cups wiri wiri peppers10 cloves garlic (whole / cut the large cloves in half)2 cups vinegar1…
Over the years I’ve shown you how to make Plantain Frittata, Panko Crusted Fried Plantain, Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Plantain and Refried Boiled Plantain, to name a few. The hot days of summer means we’re grilling more, so I felt it was time to share this delicious grilled plantain recipe with you. You’ll Need… 3…
This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m hosting people, especially around the holiday season (though I did share a Festive Christmas Rice recipe a few years back), thus the name ‘festive tomato rice”. Quick, easy and delicious, there’s absolutely no reason to not make this dish. You’ll Need… 2-3 large ripe tomatoes3 tablespoon…
Yes, for the untrained eye and palate this may appear as Callaloo (in a post apocalyptic world where crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, salted pigtail, smoked turkey etc no longer exist), however this is just another form of Bhagi to me. Served with hot Sada Roti and lime peppersauce on the side for what is a…
Bodi or Bora, and some may even know it as Yard Beans, Snake Beans, Pea Beans, Asparagus Beans or Chinese Long Beans, is one of my favorite curry dishes, even as a lil fella on the islands. And while the recipe will work with French or String beans, Bodi has a unique flavor it imparts…
Stewed Pumpkin or Pumpkin Talkari (takari) is definitely one of the easiest vegan dishes you’ll ever bless your tastebuds with. I have shared the Stewed Pumpkin With Salted Cod, Curry Pumpkin With Shrimp and back in 2012 we did the Stewed Pumpkin With Shrimp, this vegetarian version is still ranks as my fave. You’ll Need……
This is arguably not a “Caribbean” recipe, however I must mention that mommy would do French Fries (say chips) for us in a similar way when we were children, as mentioned in the video below. She would season the cut potatoes with Caribbean Green Seasoning and then fry them as you would normally with fries….
In the original Coconut Rice recipe we employed the assistance of a rice cooker, so I thought I’d share a stove-top version with subtle differences from that original recipe. Adding the dried pineapple and raisins (any dried fruit), is simply a personal choice and it’s really up to you to go that route or not….
As a lil fella growing up in the Caribbean I recall sweet potatoes being used in two primary ways. Boiled and served as a side with Sunday lunch (biggest meal of the week in Trinidad and Tobago) and as part of the ‘ground provision’ team in our rich, thick and delicious soups. Over the years…
If you’re looking for a quick and tasty meat free (vegan/vegetarian) dish banging with exotic flavors, look no further. This Masala Mushroom is guaranteed to deliver, without being overly bold with spices. And it works great with basic button mushrooms, which can be very affordable. You’ll Need… 2 lbs mushrooms (cleaned and cut in 1/2)3…
Over the years I’ve shared several Black-Eyed Peas recipes around this time of the year. Many people believe that by cooking such peas as we usher in the new year, it would align us with good luck throughout the year. Any Truth? You’ll Need… 2 cans black eyed peas (drained/rinsed)1 1/2 tablespoon golden brown sugar1…
Here’s an old school curry dish I don’t recall eating until I left the Caribbean. Essentially mommy never made this vegan curry dish for us, however over the years I’ve learned that it was very commonplace in many homes in Trinidad and Tobago. You’ll Need… 3 lbs mature green papaya (1 inch chunks)2 tablespoon coconut…
