Tasty vegetarian recipes with a Caribbean influence by Caribbean cookbook author Chris De La Rosa.
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As we continue to explore the rich and diverse culinary culture of the Caribbean from a #MeatFree perspective, I’ve retooled the original version of this classic Caribbean recipe to be fully vegetarian and vegan. You’ll notice subtle differences from the traditional way of doing this dish, as explained in the video down below. You’ll Need……
While Bodi was never on my top 20 list of things mom would cook while growing up on the islands, it’s definitely grown on me in my adult years. Yes, I’ve shared MANY Bodi recipes over the last few years, but this one is as traditional and basic as it gets.. without sacrificing flavor and…
I did it again.. Apple Kuchela, that iconic spicy condiment enjoyed with curry dishes, traditionally made with green mangoes in the Caribbean. While almost identical to the original recipe I shared about 10 years ago, you will find more tips and explanations in the video below than when I first posted the recipe. You’ll Need……
This recipe takes me back to Dorado on the north coast of Puerto Rico. I recall it being scorching hot (when you leave the winter month of February in Canada the sun seems more intense), and a bucket of Corona (5) at the bar was $20 and, like all Caribbean watering holes, the music was…
While I’ve shared several recipes with potato and chickpeas over the years and yes, you have seen a version of this curry recipe on here. This will be the first time we’re doing this from ‘scratch’. In the previous version we used chickpeas (channa) from the can, with excellent results, but I wanted to share…
Now here’s an old-school ingredient I had not seen in over 25 years, nor had the pleasure to eat in just as long a time. Growing up in the countryside (Guaracara) in Trinidad and Tobago we called this petite tambo, but I do know others who called it tipi tambo and/or topi tambo as well….
Unlike 95% of the curry dishes you’ll find in the Caribbean, where there’s usually a gravy or sauce, this one is dry. Don’t let the word ‘dry’ confuse you into thinking it will be bland and reminiscent of cardboard. Quite the opposite.. it’s banging with flavor and I can guarantee you that you and your…
With an abundance of vegetables in my garden (last summer), it was only natural that I made this incredible vegetable fried rice when I came across some leftover rice in the fridge. I’m a huge fan of rice, that combined with the ability to put what I’ve grown into a dish, Uncle Chris was a…
I can’t recall which of the French Caribbean islands my friend was from (I’ve been disconnected from him for a few years now, so I can’t ask) but this is a dish he taught me how to make. Okra (say ochro in the Caribbean) in a rich tomato sauce served over steamed rice, with stewed…
One of the better condiments you can have with curry dishes IMHO is roasted coconut chutney! And while that recipe consistently gets praised by fans of the website, I thought I’d UP the game and share my Fire Roasted Coconut Pineapple version with you today. You’ll Need… 2 dry coconuts1 small ripe pineapple6-10 scotch bonnet…
Roasted Carrots and Beets is simply not a recipe you’ll associate with the Caribbean. During my time as a young fella on the islands, I don’t think I ever once saw beets being sold in the market.. as a matter of fact, I didn’t taste beets until I moved to North America. How times have…
Due to the massive demand for Vegan, Vegetarian and Ital recipes, I launched a new series on YouTube, I call #MeatFreeMondays In doing so, I had to find a simple way to make Cauliflower tasty and stand out. Now… If you follow me on Instagram you would have already seen me bash Cauliflower as being…
