How To Make Currants Roll And Cookbook Giveaway.
Ask any Trinbagonian what’s their favorite dessert/snack and I can guarantee it would be almost impossible to find someone who would not say currants roll. A lovely flaky dough filled with cinnamon, brown sugar and currants.. layers and layers of island delight. There are some who like it somewhat wet or moist and compact and then there are those of us who look for that balance of perfect pasty exterior and a filling you’re only too excited to bite into. Before I drool on my keyboard, lets get to the recipe…
You’ll Need…
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup butter (cold, in cubes)
1/2 cup veg shortening (cold, in cubes)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup or more ice cold water
Filling mixture:
1 1/2 cups currants
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk
* Sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Notes. The key to flaky pasty crust is to use cold ingredients (water/butter) and don’t overwork with your hands as the natural heat can warm things up quickly.
Let’s start off by making the dough for the pastry, since we’ve got to give it time to chill in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour (2hrs is best). Cut the chilled butter and shortening (place in the freezer for about 25 minutes if you want), then sift the flour into a food processor, add the salt and cubed butter and vegetable shortening. Remember it’s important to use ice cold water. Before adding any water, give the mixture a few pulses in the food processor.. until you have the texture of little peas. Now start adding the water, about 3/4 cup to start and work it until you have a dough which will start to take shape. Add more water was needed. (it will look crumbly)
Empty the now semi-formed dough onto a flour-dusted surface and (work quickly) shape into a smooth dough ball. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for about 2 hours.
As the dough chills in the fridge you can make the mixture for the filling. Very simple – in a large bowl, place the cinnamon, currants and brown sugar and give everything a good mix. If you want to be a bit creative you can certainly add some raisins and a drop of vanilla.. but remember that the vanilla is not a traditional ingredient.
It’s now time to put things together and get these tasty treats in the oven. Cut the main dough ball into 2 pieces, then roll out the first one on a flour dusted surface. Be sure to dust your hands and rolling pin with flour as well. This dough can be a bit sticky. Roll until you have a thin (less than 1/2 centimeter) rectangle shape. Now brush the surface with 1/2 of the melted butter.
It’s now time to add the lovely stuffing and roll into shape. Pour 1/2 of the currant mixture onto the flattened dough, but leave about 2.5 centimeters as a border without any. Try to make sure it’s spread evenly. Now as if rolling a fat cigar (very tight) roll into a cylindrical shape. Remember the tighter you can roll this, the more lovely layers the finished currants roll will have. Be sure to pinch the ends to create a seal.
Repeat with the next piece of dough and remaining currant mixture. And set onto a parchment line baking sheet.
Beat the egg and milk and brush the surface of each roll to give it a lovely golden color when it’s done in the oven. The final step (optional) is to sprinkle with some granulated sugar before placing into a 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes (middle rack). You’re looking for a lovely golden color.
The scent coming out of your oven will have you impatient (can you say eager anticipation?)and your children will be pacing and finding every excuse in the book to see what’s going on in the kitchen.
Allow to cool before slicing (the traditional way is to slice on an angle) so it has enough time to set and not fall apart especially if you’re using a blunt knife (I used a serrated blade). BTW you can brush with melted butter and sprinkle more sugar immediately after it comes out of the oven for that extra touch.
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What is the entry period for the cookbook contest? Above it says April 21 – to midnight May 1, should it have been April 2 ?
This recipe looks amazing!! Definitely giving it a try on the weekend.
Hi Chris omg am a Trini living in Ny and been searching for a quick currant rolls recipe. This recipe is so great had to make a second batch.
To much water! Shouldn’t it be a stiff dough? I put like half the water but I remember my mom making it and it was a really stiff dough to roll out, did I do something wrong? Anyways I’m going to leave it in the fridge til tomorrow and then complete it and see where I went wrong.
You make it look so easy ….. she did it in sooooooooo many steps.
Thank you.
I always thought this was quite complicated, but from reading the steps I’m definitely going to try it.
Hello Chris,
My first try was fabulous. I hope to make this for a bike sale. Thanks much. Off course I have a question. Is it ok to make and refrigerate the dough for more than two days ?
Chris do you have a receipies for coconut tart please put it up thanks
great recipe
can’t go wrong with this recipe, great down to the last bite.
Chris, I have enjoyed your videos for years. I am not a fan of currant rolls but love the coconut version. However,I can’t find a recipe anywhere for the filling. Would you please offer a recipe for the coconut filling version. Thanks.
Chris, thank you so much for the Currants Roll recipe; I made it and I must say that it was wonderful! Keep the recipes coming.
But I’ll like to mention something I heard you said on your Currants Roll video about people in the UK called All Purpose flour “Self Rising”. All Purpose flour whether in the UK, US or in Canada, it is called All Purpose flour “NOT Self Rising”.
Self Rising flour is NOT just All Purpose flour BUT, All Purpose flour mixed WITH baking powder which is a rising agent, “hence the name self-rising”. All Purpose flour DOES NOT have any baking powder in it or any other rising agent.
I know this because I’ve been to the UK and the US etc and everywhere I went I’ve done some shopping, cooking and baking. In Canada we do have both flours; Self Rising and All Purpose. I’ve never bought Self Rising flour because I’ve always mixed my own. I hope that you won’t mind me letting you know the difference.
Thank you Chris and God bless!
In the U.K., we have both Self Raising and Plain, no All purpose.
Love, love your recipes and the way that you present them! Also, thanks for all the step by step instructions. I finally made this recipe and it came out okay if you don’t want it fairly sweet. I made a few changes for next time and they are: increase sugar to 1/2 cup, increase currants to 2 cups so that I’ll have enough to spread close to the edges. I’ll leave a 1/2 inch border since I wasted too much pastry edges with no filling. Thanks again, Chris!
Your recipies are lovely and easy to make. Thank You!!
Can I use coconut instead of the currants. I like the coconut rolls . I can’t find the recipe any where. I will try this recipe as well my dad loves these.
I just used coconut in mine……i boiled the grated coconut with sugar cinnamon and nutmeg……….until it dried out…i used this in place of the currants
Thank you so much for this recipe!! It reminds me of when I was home as a little girl and the bakery van would frequently sell baked goods. This was my favorite and it was the only thing I ordered every time! Thank you for bringing me back home!! 🙂 🙂
Hi Christ I have tried ur many recipy. And being a trini. With ur measurement and knowing what flavour to expect. My dishes comes out perfect ..right now I am making currents roll for the 3rd time but like you my passion is cooking. So I am alway In the kitchen cooking up a storm.I did pamymee pastels corn soup pone sweet bread so thanks for ur beUtiful recipies
Hi Christ I have tried your many recipy. And being a trini and used to these dishes your method and measurements out the best The right taste. Flavour and texture of my dishes….right now I am making currents too
For the 3rd time
I tried it for the first time. They came out perfect. Took some photos for Facebook. Thanks.
I love this made it twice in st.kitts we call this raisin roll.i love it
everything i try to make currants rolls it was very difficult but when i tried yours it was facil
Currants rolls are the only food worth eating
Hi Chris, we love your recipes! All of them. When we need to check Trinidadian recipes, yours is one of our favorite sites to check out as your recipes are perfect. Just had a look at how to make currants roll. I have a little girl and we love reading and looking at cookbooks together. It would be nice if we won your Italian one.
All your recipes are fantastic. I’ve tried quite a few and they are all delicious and very easy. I would love to win this cookbook.
This is a must for the easter holidays
Keep up the good work, Chris. Love your recipes and videos. Hope you are feeling better.
I love caribbean pot recipes! Omg
I can see why you almost drooled on your keyboard before beginning. As soon as I’m off my Lenten fast from flour and sugar, these are going into the oven. Bet my friend from Trinidad will be surprised to see these. Our diets are ruined 🙂
I will be making these!
Hi Chris, i tried this recipe this pm and omg it was great. Thank you lots. Gona share with my inlaws too.
I enjoyed this recipe and the currants roll was so yummy:-)
By the way I try all your recipes as it is so delicious and good!
You add a special touch to your recipes which I love so much.
Thanks so much!
Thank you very much for sharing this recipe. I tried it and it turned our wonderful. I cannot believe how easy it was and how delicious it tasted. I won’t be buying Ducky’s currants rolls anymore!
My husband is vegan and does not use any dairy products. Can I substitute the milk and egg for glazing with just oil?
I glazed mine with a bit of melted butter and it worked just fine.
hi chris . After you rolled up the currant rool what was the actual length of it
I just love the recipes you have. I am going to make the currant roll. I tried roti, fish and the Chinese chicken which is my favourite so far. May God continue to bless you in whatever you put your hands too.
This recipe is spot on. I’ve been silently following you on youtube for some time now and finally made the time to try one of your recipes. They came out just beautifully. Tomorrow I will be making the cassava pone. Thanks so much for the videos. Please continue making them.
Hi Chris, your website with all these amazing recipes brings back memories of trini. I have tried the currants roll recipe and my family says it’s the best they have had. Thanks for all the great tips in your recipes
I’m from Trinidad and Tobago and always visit this site when I want to cook something. Amazing recipes
Thank you for posting this recipe. We will be having a cooking competetion at my office and this looks like a must do for a sure win.
Thank you for posting this lovely recipe. Can’t wait to try it this weekend. My hubs is Bajan and when he visits Brooklyn, he purchases a pastry he calls “coconut slices” or coconut rolls. Our kids love them! This looks like the coconut slices. I will try making both!
I am actually eating currant rolls as I type this up. I was curious to see the ingredients because my son has an allergy.
This recipe is so simple I’m definitely going to try this one out. I just need to find me some currants!!
Hi Chris, this mouth-watering recipe for the traditional currant-roll
is awesome, I have tried many recipes to make currant roll, but never have I came across one as delicious as yours. I just loved the flakes
and freshness of this easy to prepare dessert. Thank you again and do have a blessed day and continue doing what you do best.
i like your recipe
Whenever I go to Brooklyn NY to visit my inlaws I go to Conrad’s Bakery I think he is Trinidadian. The currant rolls are to die for I will definitely try your receipe….. Thanks
I was suffering the web for some Bahamian recipes for my children to get the experience I had growing up in the Bahamas. Found some but wanted more. So I search for Caribbean recipes and came up to your site. Thank you for this site. I love your voice. It reminds me of back home (Bahamas). There are so many recipes I will try out. At first I thought it would be hard but you make it so easy. Love the videos on how to make some recipes. Please keep it up. Living in Long Island, New York (Suffolk County) there are no Caribbean Restaurants. I too went to Culinary School but did nothing with my degree. I make fabulous meals, cakes, cookies and parties for my children, family,friends and some catering. Well I guess it is not really going to waste. Once again thank you. I can’t wait till I do the currants roll, my favorite. Now I got to find the currents. Ha,Ha, Ha, Ha.
I just made these and they came out amazing!!! Easiest recipe EVER thanks Chris this will definitely become part of my repertoire
Thanks for sharing this recipe Chris. I just made it for our "Cooking around the world" blog and I have to say it was DELICIOUS ! Can't wait to make it again
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Is there anything I could substitute for the shortening?
Chris makes me miss my country everytime I come on he site – Home sweet home Grenada.
Chris i always try your recipes think that they are all great.
Love your recipes and videos!
You bought the trini cooking back to my kitchen. I tried this recipe and it came out very good.
This is the first time in my life i baked a pastry and it actually came out good. I love Currant Roll.
Thank for having this website.
I like it
Awesome Caribbean Recepies, many of which i had no idea of making now thanks to you i can cook………
Awesome Caribbean Recepies, many of which i had no idea of making now thanks to you i can cook………
I love your recipes!!!!! When I was young my grandpa use to seat me on the counter and I would sit and watch him create the most delicious meals. My other grandpa on my father side did the same thing only he would bake. And the funniest thing was either were aware that the other was doing so. Well as a result I developed a passion for cooking (IT'S N MY BLOOD). I enjoy every opportunity you take out of your day to bring these yummy creations. I do not have a lot of money to go out and buy some of those ingredients that are require with other recipes. I have to shop on a monthly budget, but I can afford to bring these tasty creations to my table and my family loves them. I love that my kitchen smells like I can really throw down…lol!!! THANKS and I PRAY YOU HAVE ALL THE BLESSINGS YOUR HEART DESIRES!!!
Hi chris, we've never met but I feel like I know u personally cause you are always in my kitbchen
Looking forward to winning that cookbook.
Love all of your recipes and you make cooking fun and easy. Thank you Chris.
PS you made me into a better cook
I love currants roll…can't wait to try this recipe.
I need this book
Hey Chris. Anthony here from Trinidad. I love your recipies soooooo much man. They remind me of my grandmother's cooking from whiom i learned. Would LOVE to win that Italian Cookbook!!!!
Just trying to win this book. Been using your service since I was 18 and I've become a great cook I much say
hi chris I have waited a long time for you to put the receipe on line. Thank you .It is my all time favorite pastry.
Great website and even greater recipes. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for all the great recipes
Hi Chris, I really appreciate all these delicious recipes. I will be trying the macaroni pie and stew chicken recipe for my family this weekend. It's good to have a collection of proven recipes I can depend on. Thank you
The ideas on this site and on Fb are great. I'm no 'cook' but my son loves when I try these recopies for him. Keep em coming. Much appreciated.
I love cooking from the Caribbean recipes that you text. It would be nice to see what Italian delights you are sharing.
I love your recipes…….. you're the best
I really LOVE The seasoned breakfast potato wedges and the cinnamon brown sugar plantains I prepare at least one of them every month for my friends at work
I really love the curry stew chicken it reminds me so much of my mothers
I love Your recipes they not only taste good but i am constantly reminded of childhood days in Tobago and my mother's cooking
Been waiting for this….Thanks…
Last but certainly not least, I, like everyone else, am hoping to win the cookbook :). If not, I still will enjoy your recipes and this as site. I appreciate the emails every week. Thanks again.
What I really appreciate about your recipes is the fact that I can relate to your ingredients. I just love that. They are 'local' and easily found in Trinidad and Tobago. Thanks again Chris.
I forgot to add that I am from beautiful Tobago…and yes I know I should be able to cook these foods without recipes but I'm not so good a cook but am famous for trying out recipes.
Hi Chris. I discovered your site little over a month ago when I was searching on how to properly cook the iguana. I found the agouti instead and ever since then, I have been coming here for great caribbean dishes. Thanks for the recipes.
love ur cooking methods
Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great cookbook!
i would like to win!!!!!!!!!
I am enjoying your site immensely.
You are an inspiration !!! you make cooking so easy with your step by step info. I truly enjoy them thank you !!
I love trying different recipes. Thanks Chris
I love all your recipes. Thanks Chris
I would love to win this cookbook!!!!
Great website Chris. For a young person you've helped me a lot when it comes to cooking.
Finally the real Caribbean touch found in every recipe. As a Curacaolenian I love that.
Hi Chris,
Loved your coconut, curry, pumpkin soup – fantastic!
I tried a twist on it and used butternut squash (3-1/2 cups), one medium sized turnip (1/2 to 3/4 cup) and of course my favorite… a dash – 1/2 tablespoon of bajan pepper sauce. Doubled on the coriander (1/2 tsp) and garlic (2 cloves), ginger (1 tsp) and a pinch more curry (1-1/4 tbls). Used 1-1/4 cups coconut milk. Did not use the coconut oil. Was fantastic if I must say so myself. Had my father-in-law asking for the recipe. The turnip gave it a lovely mild tang!
Give it a twirl sometime!
Keep up the great work!
I love your website, it’s so informative and the videos are fantastic!
Nice to see some real west indian recipes. Thanks Chris
I have to try this. I love all the recipes.
Hi Chris, currants roll just reminds me of home (St Lucia) used to buy it from a local bakery. Anyway hope I win the Italian cookbook.
can't wait to win that italian cookbook to try those amazing recipes!!
thanks so much for the currants roll recipe,i finally got it right after 2 times.
hello dear,i love the recipes.they are simply scrumptous and are very easy to follow,thank you for making my cooking and baking life a lot easier!!!
hav been trying ur'll recipes and they are good
When are currants in season?
As soon as I get all of the ingredients I will be making this.
This currents Roll looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
I think you recipes are amazing and simple to follow. I enjoy Trini-Caribbean food and living in New Jersey, I have to make everything. Thanks, would be trilled to win a cookbook. Again, thanks.
I love your recipes. Great work.
Thank you Chris one of my favourites when we go to the bakery in Benloman…..you know the bakery right? I will definitely try this.
Love this!!!
One of my favorite items when I visit home. Thanks for posting the recipe. 🙂
Your recipe are simple, easy to make and they taste delicious.
You have made cooking for me sooooooo easy!
Caribbean pot makes cooking so simple and fun…my girls are even more interesting in cooking now…you make my menus so easy now.
Italian food, pasta is my favorite thing to eat and cook. Please send that book this way.
So glad u did currant rolls! Can't wait to get ingredients and try it! Hubby loves carribean food and I have been trying for years to get it right! With this web site and tour YouTube channel I am finally getting the hang of it! Thanks Chris!
Oh my would love to have this Book, and cook some italian recipies, I love to cook.. But I am running out of ideas, Caribbean pot helps, but oh would my family love Italian
Love getting your recipies every week!! Have turned several other Trinis living abroad on to your site. It is so helpful in cases where we are not sure, or have forgotton some little detail in making all those traditional foods that have been handed down by word of mouth from one generation to the other. Thanks for being there for us. Your cheerfulness & obvious love of food is so refreshing – keep us the great work & know your efforts are very much appreciated!
Love love caribbean pot!
I am glad to have come across your video on Facebook, some of your recipe is my dinner menu when I need a change for my kids and myself. Please continue to share and teach.
time to make my kitchen smell like Italy! well hopefully 🙂
Awesome recipe Chris!
Crosses finger…. I hope I win!!!
Would love to win. Try some different recipes.
Love your recipes. Especially the oxtail in guiness recipe, though I substituted the guinness with malta to avoid the bitter aftertaste, and it went down quite good. Thanks.
always loved currants roll ! brings back memories…. lemme share my secret…. I LOVE THE END PIECE !
Another mouth watering recipe to try.
Your recipes keep me motivated to bring wholesome nutritious food to the table every meal. Thanks Chris. All your hard work is sincerely appreciated.
Currant roll looks good. Have to try
Chris, just turned my brother-in-law on to your site. He is visiting Trinidad now from Canada and didn’t know about you. He is going to purchase your book when he returns on Monday! Yay!
Great recipes Chris!!! Thanks to Technology and Social Networking that you are able to share your mouth-watering recipes. Good luck in all your future endeavours. Will be trying some of them very soon.
Just tried the "Red Mango recipe" ,and like the Mango Pepper Jelly that is a second product from the process !!
Not just for the cookbook, but this treat sounds delicious. We can relate to the flavours of brown sugar and currants.
Thank you for the recipes. They are generally simple and delicious.
hope 2 win
love ur recipes chris hope 2 win
Sheldy Oscar will win cause I love ur recipes
Next to Caribbean I love Itialian 🙂
Tried and love your coconut bread recipe
I love to do these recipes with the family and friends coming over
Always excited to get the recipes from you. Make things look so easy. Will be trying some of them soon.
Your recipes are awesome!
The recipes are wonderful, thanks
Looking forward to trying this recipie out. They look delish!
I love love the carribean cook book! Great recipes for a novice chef like myself! Cross my fingers I can win this one!
I just love your recipes and share them often
Thanks for the recipe as well for all the others. Currants roll is one of my favourites so I shall be trying this recipe out soon.
U can teach an old dog new tricks, I am fascinated with all of your recipes. Keep them coming!!!!!
Always nice to see the newsletter in my email.
Chris your goat curry is fab made it loads of times ! Fab recipe can’t wait to try these currant rolls too I’m also a big fan of your hot sauce recipes simply delicious
Chris,
Love to read your posts and can't wait until school and work slows up so I can try some.
Chris, Haven’t tried this recipe yet but have saved it to try when school and work slow down. This book will also be a big help as I love Italian.
It is good that our local recipes are showcased. I am quite impressed!! God bless you sir.
Love your recipes. Keep them coming.
It’s great our local recipes can be showcased. I am impressed.
Chris this recipe has my mouth watering…lol…cant wait to try it!
Great tips for home food! 🙂
I love current rolls I may have to try this fingers crossed.
I remember these growing up,love the cinnamon.
Enjoy following you through your day with great new recipes.
Finally a currant roll recipe, I have been searching the web for an authentic recipe and voila!
thank again
I enjoy all your recipes so much!
Looking forward to winning sometimes lol
Love italian food!
Great recipies, love the weekly news letter.
I would like tro win the italian cookbook, I love italian and of course love м̣̣̥̇̊ÿ̲̣̣̣̥ TnT food.
Absolutely love all your recipes can't wait to try this to go after my pork stew
I really like your recipes and would love the Italian Cookbook
I love ur recipes! Hope i win!
Thanks for the giveaway~
Sounds like a great cookbook!
Hi Chris. I just finished slicing the rolls and tasted one…..it's so good! Reminds me of when I was younger and daddy used to buy my sis and me currants rolls at the bakery after our swimming lessons. Thanks so much, you're doing a great job. I would definitely be making these again!
Chris I just finished slicing my rolls. Tasted them and I must say they are the best currants rolls I have had in a while. They remind me of when I was younger and my daddy used to buy me and my sister currants rolls after swimming lessons at the bakery. Thanks so much. I will definitely be making these again!
The ingredients are pretty simple. I definitely want to try this recipe.
I was looking for this recipe. Thank goodness I grew up on these and my stepfather was a baker so I had my fill. Appreciate the recipe.
Absolutely love your recipes. Perfection!!!!
Hi Chris,
This is the first time I am adding a comment, I love all your recipes I am not an experienced cook but I enjoy trying your recipes keep up the excellent Caribbean link …… loving it.
I'm dying to try this, but I can't find currants here in Georgia. Smh
Hi chris love that recipe it is making my husband mouth water, I am aspiring to be a professional chef at present am do my associate degree in culinary management.
love Currant Rolls, i will surely be making this i don't have to drive all the way to NY to get them any more thx. Chris. Happy baking. Also looking forward to having this cook book at my home address.
Hi Chris, I enjoy your recipies and its boosts my confidence having the pictures. Your support is perfect when you provide a video. I would truly like to win the Italian cookbook.
I enjoy preparing some of your recipes…
Hi Chris,
So happy to get this recipe. I usually get current rolls when I visit
St.kitts. Which is not to often. So now I am going to try it out
on my own. Will let you know how it turned out.
Thanks….
19 yrs old and cant cook really need to win book 🙂
i was not able to cook until i followed your step by step recipes so i would really love to win the cook book
Thanks for all your wonderful delicious recipes, Chris, especially the veggie ones. You make cooking seem so simple, idiot-proof, in fact (lucky for me, Ha-Ha-Ha!). Keep up the good work!
love your recipies and would really love to win your book
Hiya Chris thanks for another great recipe will be having ago cheers 🙂
yes i will be making this lovely currant role, nothing better after eating a cracking curry :)))
Can’t wait to try these. You taught me how to cook. Thanks
drooooooooooooooolicious! I am new here and can't cook! All set to learn! But this! I KNOW I could make this and present something edible for once in my life! Can't wait to try it as soon as I get home from work tonight! WOW!
Hi Chris
I’m new here, this is a great way to see the Caribbean in the spotlight for it’s food. In Barbados we call them Current Slices.
Love your recipes – photos make everything really easy. Your book in Trinidad yet?
Hi Chris , Thank you thank you for the currants roll recipe. Can't wait to try it.
Good recipies
As much I'll Luv to win, but it's ok if I don't cuz I always check out ur YouTube videos n have tried several of ur recipes n of course the current roll will b the nxt… Great job n thank you for sharing…
Hi Chris I love all your Recipes
Hey Chris love your recipes. I've tried many of your recipes and they're finger licking.
i was always wanted to make it because i love it so much now i will finally try
Your recipes are great and easy to follow. I print them off and it makes for deciding what to cook easier. Adding an Italian recipe cookbook, would be awesome!!
Gimme that book! LOL
Love your recipes Chris, have tried a few and they always turn out great, thanks … Would love to have the Italian Kitchen … ciao for now
Hi Chris, love your site and would love to have that book!
My husband loves currant rolls and for the firs time, I am going to try to make them for him. I can't wait to see the express on his face.
I would love this cook book
Greetings to you, Chris De La Rosa your name says you should cook! and what recipes. If ever we needed to have a site like this I'm glad its you. The recipes are easy to follow and the crowd follows you as well really a nice medium, thank you.
Hey Chris,
I've always enjoyed a fine pastry like this from the Bakery on a weekly basis.
Now i'm glad you've posted a recipe so i can finally make my own.
Thanks Chris
You bring out the best!!
Hi Chris, keep up the good work. I will definitely try this as my little angel loves currants/raisins and I usually have to buy these for her. I love experimenting with recipes to make meals more exciting for the family and have tried many from Caribbean Pot. You make it all so easy.
Hi chris
I just love your website im surely going to try making the currents roll my kids will love it thank you
Hey Chris I have always enjoyed your recipes and you have spoilt me for any other caribbean cooks…..I have introduced lots of family and friends to your site and they all love you. I love how you dont stray away from Trinidad's traditional way of cooking ….keep up the great job you are doing.
Love your recipes and I have tried a few of them.
love your recipes im always trying one
Yummy.will definately try this..hey Chris if I don't want to use the egg wud d butter alone be ok?
Love to cook and bake. I need some new ideas so I gotcha have that book.
So love currants roll and all your recipes.
Hey Chris. Would love to be the winner of the that Italian Cookbook so very, very much! Homemade calzone and cannelloni sounds almost as delicious as your recipes!
I love your recipes! You make it look so easy ! I'm going to try this currant roll hope it looks as good as yours. 🙂
I'D LOVE to win the cook book ALMOST as much as I love to watch you cook. I wanted to make dumplings for a soup the other night and had a brain freeze and could not remember the ingredients, know that your blog was the first place I turned to. Thanks!
Love your website, have been looking for a currants roll recipe for sometime now and guess what, I finally foud it. Thanks so much.
Enjoy your recipes. I get new ideas for dinner, so far tasty.
Wow! No Dry active yeast, and these are things I find in my home daily. I'm sooo trying this 🙂 Thanks Chris!
New recipes with an intersting twist alre always welcome. I know I can trust you there!
Thanks for taking caribbean food to the world
The coconut bake is the boss. Love it
Thank you so much for all those delicious recipes.
I love watching and reading your recipes… <3
Always enjoy your great Caribbean recipes..Keeps us in touch with all the great foods back home.
I might even try a few Italian Recipes too.
I love your recipes and would love the cookbook.
Your recipes are absolutely amazing. This one in particular takes me right back to Tobago.
I would love to win something
This recipe is very easy to follow. In fact your approaches and steps make the kitchen a more interested place to be in
Chris your winner is me . Since finding your page it has help me a lot with my trinidian side of me to learn and cook the island beautiful food. I love and have fun using your receips. Thank you very much and can't wait to the next new one u put up for me to try.
I love currant rolls but cannot make them…I am going to give this a try as you’ve made it look so easy. Will post a follow-up on the outcome. Thanks for the great recipes.
Chris i would like to win that cookbook. Your recipes are the best. Thank You
My mum and i have been trying out these recipes and absolutely love them. Thank you soooo much…. 🙂
Love your site ! Gret recipes using ingredients I'm familiar with !
Love your work!!
…and putting my name in to win the book….
I guess I’ll be one of the few Trinbagonians who does not like currants roll, unless you remove every bit of currants lol
Keep up the good work, Chris!
hey chris,natasha here to tell you keep up the good works!
Hi I'm a Bajan living in Australia…Love this recipe, looking forward to trying it…thanks for all the great recipes Chris…..the cookbook also looks good…
As an upcoming chef, I find your website very intriguing!!! I am on a mission to try all of your recipes as i love their uniqueness with the touch of Caribbean flavour… 🙂 Your recipes are really awesome. My favourites are the chicken strips, the jerked chicken wraps and even though i love all your shrimp recipes, the best combination for me is the shrimp, avocado and mango salad….lovely! Keep on doing what you are doing Chris, making our tummies happy!!!! 🙂
Thank u so much for all the times you have taken me out of embarrassing situations and add zest and pep to my cooking! Do appreciate all that you are doing with Caribbean Pot! One Caribbean…..One Love…..Lovely Cooking
Chris, growing up in Trinidad with my parents and Mama, my grandmother close by, I was taught to cook almost everything or so I thought but since logging in to Caribbean Cookbook I realize I now am a cook. You make thes recipes so easily to follow. This is not to say I wasn't well taught
Chris I grew-up on currants roll so when I saw your recipe it just blew me away, tomorrow guess what I'm going to make, oh y e s for sure
Hi…I'm so happy to be a newcomer to this wonderfully flavorful joint!! Congrats on whatever your endeavor is! Blessings!
Love checking out all your new recipes… So hope to win that Italian cookbook!!!
I always try out your recipes…love them
Currant Rolls are always requested by my brothers-in-law. Their Mom made it for them when they were younger, she passed away when they were teens. Will make this for them
compared to other wibsite s and instructors, your make it easy for the novice. excellent work Chris.
What more can I say than what has been already said ,other than continue to keep up the good work of making so many people happy.
I am becoming a better cook,all due to you,Chris.
Hi Chris! I love your recipes so much, only today I did your curry chicken for my husband who is now in A Nursing Home…but he loves curry chicken and pelau and with your videos I was able to make these lovely dishes for him. Current rolls is one of my favorite sweet tooth snacks, I plan to try this next. Thank you so much for your time and videos.
Always looking for a good recipe
I love your recipes, Chris! This cookbook looks great too and would be a nice addition to my collection.
peace~
Great job with all those fantastic recipes Chris. thanks
I am s Trini. Currat roll was my mom's favourite RIP. Will definitely try it in her memory. Thanks
I look forward to your posts.
Chris, I like most of your recipes but I cannot try out as many as I want to because I am so busy at work and when I get home in the evenings I am tired. I like to cook and current rolls is one of my favourite. Continue to do the good work you are doing and I am sure that many people in the Caribbean and around the World learned to cook from your recipes. God bless and keep you.
I think I just found my next surprise dish. I look forward to making these.
Chris, you are doing such a wonderful job, by providing free recipes to so many people around the world. I pray that God will continue to bless you to continue to make so many the encouragement to cook. I love current rolls,and I have made it before for my children, and I must tell you, you make it look easier to make than when I make it. Thank you again, and keep your recipes coming. God Bless.
Thank Chris for this new recipe. I will be trying this in the next few days.
Love the receipe Chris. Bit sweet for me though
Hi Chris,
Since my birthday is in May and I love Italian food, I am hoping that this wonderful book could be mine. I love you currant roll recipe though. I always want to try it but I hate doing the pastry. The one I was taught is too time consuming where you have to keep putting in back in the fridge and rolling it over again. This seems simple enough
Currant Rolls look delicious!
Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time out to post such detailed and simple recipes for us. I've encouraged others in my office to subscribe to your channel. You're one of the best!!!!
Love the recipes Chris, tried a few!!!!! Have to try making currant rolls next!!!!
hi i love all your recipes an i'm going totry this tomorrow
Hey Chris,
I want to say thank you for your site and keep up the good work. I am originally from Trinidad, however I now reside in Northern Ireland. It is a great pleasure to visit your site and get recipes with the taste and flavour of home. So brilliant, it's the one site I visit often and have fun with your many recipes and have all my friends use. Thanks again.
I made your stewed oxtails with butter beans recipe and I must say what a joy of a meal. Good eating to be had by all!
I love all your recipies chris! On point all the time! TRINBAGO flavour gone INTERNATIONAL!!!!!! lol 🙂
Never had that before
this looks so delicious, i've been sharing your website with friends and they too love the recipes
Caribbeanpot!!……Excellent and encouraging for new cooks! Love your recipes.
I love reading your recipes. I absolutely LOVE currants roll. I never get mine to be flaky. I will try your recipe.
registering for the Italian cookbook
Since pasta ia one of my favorites, I would love to get my hands on this cookbook. Of course, my Antiguan roots enter into the mix.
I would love to win this cookbook. I enjoy trying recipes from all different cuisines. I have definitely learned a lot from the recipes I get from your emails and Facebook page!
Chris,I hope I win. Thanks for everything you do. ~Diane
I love current rolls…I'm inspired to bake a batch
black
Hj Chris,
May your Caribbean Pot e-mails never stop coming.. You have caused me to anxiously go to the grocery many a time to get the odd ingredient or two that I don't have in my kitchen, just to savor another one of your mouth-watering recipes.
Thanks,
Pat.
I found your web-site not too long ago while looking for an explanation of "green seasoning". I don't know why my german grandmother never told me about it!!
I've enjoyed checking out your website and your sense of spirit.
But I do have a couple questions….
Is the Italian Cookbook also your? I didn't notice an author.
Are currants native to the Carribean? Here in the north they ripen in early July.
Are red or black currants typically used?
Thanks much!
The more that i can read, the more things i will know. The more that i learn, the more places i'll go.learning from you is a blessing
wish I could try all of your recipes but, so much good food, so little time. I try to do at least 1 per week
Mr. Bean
Rosseau, On.
Right on ball with this recipe will be trying this one soon !
Love seeing your recipes on Facebook and Instagram! It's great to see the diverse recipes posted. I've tried a few of them, and they are nothing but delicious!
This looks delicious as well. Great job Chris!
Jenn
Love the recipe am gonna have to give it a go although pastry always makes me nervous
I enjoy reading and trying out the recipes. keep up the excellent work
Besides Surinam and Caribbean food I really enjoy italian cooking as well soIi would love to win this book
Love you Chris keep it up
I am hooked on your website!
I am a Trini and I love currants roll. You make it look so simple to make, gonna try it tomrrow
I especially like the videos…seeing the process from beginning helps my confidence a lol!!! Thanks again…stay inspired!!
i really love your recipes and would love to be the winner of the free cookbook
I enjoyed your recipes because they remind my boyfriend of home & it is a different experience for my taste buds.
looking forward to the next issue
Hey , lovin' the recipes
My husband is a Trinbagonian and I did not know how to fix any of his favoriate dishes. Your recipes has helped me keep my husband Happy, Happy, Happy.
I hope I win this cookbook.
Hi there Chris,
I love your recipes and me and my mum are attracted to the cassava pone recipe..which is so scrumptious…and my mum thinks you are a very generous person to give away all your recipes..I think you have a kind heart and I hope good wind fall your way…if you do good…God will always reward you accordingly. Keep up the good work. I look forward to tasting some more recipes…can you consider making guyanese black eye bean…its sweet just like me and you…take care love a Lord Krishna devotee…
Absolutely love all your recipes! Its very nice to have a Caribbean guide cookbook with actual recipes you can find in your local supermarkets! Keep up this amazing work!
Cookbook stalker here. Enter me to win please. – Lauren
first let me say thank you this what yo are doing is a great idea and you know what men make great cooks.
Love receiving your recipes. They bring back many lovely memories. Keep up the good work!
love your authentic soup recipes !
Hi Chris: Your currants roll looked inviting (as all your recipes I recieve). Anyway, I make mine a bit different. For starters I do not use any sugar, instead, I increase the currants. Also, after my first rolling of the dough and applying the butter/crisco; I fold the dough, taking one end and lapping the other end on top. Then take the other two ends and lap on each other(like a square paratha loi). That is now wraped in saran wrap and sits in the fridge for about an hour or two. Then that is now rolled, brushed again with butter and springle with currants and cinnamon. Then into the oven. For me this is plenty sweet and tasty. Have a nice day Chris and keep the recipes coming. Whether I use them or not I do enjoy reading them. They refresh my memory.
Sighs, I am a Currants Roll Junkie. I moved to ATL and cant find it anywhere close by. I guess I have to use this recipe. lol. Thanks Chris!!
Love love your recipes and videos! This currant roll looks wonderful,I've never hear of it but glad you shared the recipe.
Thank for the recipes Chris! Little tastes of home 🙂
Reading the above comments I think nearly all has been said as to why we love your work.
So?
Just give me the book Chris!
I love all spicy food no matter where it come from. Thanks for all the work you do.
Hi Chris
It is so good to hear from you and i do have to say your idea of currants rolls is a good idea, i have not made it in LAST 18mts as i used to make it for my son, but since his death i have not had the drive to do such things like that. But i will start making it again and i will use your recipe, the oe i used is a bit different, it looks great. And by the way i made your tamarind bbque sauce and it came out so good that i will always be making my own sauces from now.. Looking foward to new trini recipes in the future.
Would love to win this cook book!! Thanks Chris!
Currants Roll were a favourite of mine in my teenage years in
San Fernando.We tried to make but never came out right.I will certainly try your recipe,Chris.I will let you know the outcome.
Keep sending those brilliant Recipes.Love to all.
Thank Chris for all the interesting recipes …
would welcome having a cookbook you endorse.
Yvonne
thanks for posting all of those recipes i am from the caribbean so they are very helpful
Caribbean Pot. D online kitchen and your finger tips.
Mo time.
I love a good sweet treat. Have to try this soon.
I am a fan of the corned beef recipe so I cook often although my oldest daughter doesn't care for it since she's a full blooded Georgian however thanks for all the great recipes Chris!
WOO
I grew up with currents rolls, since my mother passed on I have tried to make them on my own
with little to no success. I'm going to give this a try real soon.
Keep up the good work on Caribbean Pot
David
carribeanpot.com has interesting recipes which are always tasty, but in addition there is a possibility of trying some special Italian recipes by winning the Italian recipe book. The one stop shop for increible taste.
Whenever Chris gives you a recipe you know its going to taste great
Does anyone know if I can use other fruits for this recipe without making it taste too different
I actually can't wait to make this !!!
I adore Caribbean food! Thanks for being here!
This recipe is really good
So glad you posted this recipe…..and the contest 🙂
The currants roll looks so delicious, as does the rest of the food on your site!
Keep up the good work Chris!
I must try this cause I love current roll
I love this! have to try it
I'm so thankful I found your site… I'm a Canadian married to a Trini and am so happy to be able to use your recipes to make the food he loves :). My cooking skills have greatly improved through this site and your YouTube channel. Keep up the inspiring work and thank you!
I would love this cookbook, Chris. As always, the recipe looks delicious and I am anxious to try it.
Really love the fact that you show step by step pics of your recipes that way I know if I'm going right.
Hi Chris… I'm really loving your web-site, have tried many of your recipes, (all winners)..Looking for one for Coconut Bread.. Have a great day!!!
Hi Chris,
I really find your recipes very interesting and look forward to trying as many as I can. As A Caricom/Jamaican 'girlie', I am really happy to have found this link so that I can continue to outdo Chris in the Kitchen!!!!! Lol.!!!! Thanks alot Chris
I love currents rolls,i will have to try it
Thanks for sharing your recipes,I love currant roll and enjoying searching your website for new recipes I so I can give my family variety instead of the same old regular recipes.
I love your your you tube videos and your recipes!!!!
Hey, Chris,
Just breezed through the recipe for the currant roll. I love currant rolls and now I have a recipe. I also love Italian food and am always looking for new recipes.
Wendy Weaver
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Hey chris I must try this seeing am a lover of current roll
Wish I win…..current rolls look great!
Michael Christopher Morency
Michael Morency is your new winner Chris.
Love the work that you do!! Narisa Mohammed (Tobago)
yaay!! first to comment…#1 fan learned to cook through your videos and recipes thank you chris..love to win a reciepe book yaay!!
Love reading your recipes. Makes cooking seem simple.
Great recipes. My family really enjoys them.
Thank you!
i also love reading and trying out these awesome tasty recipes.really glad i found them thank you!!!
Hey Chris, I love reading your recipies, tried some of them, hope i have a chance to win one of your books, I'm located in Trinidad. Saw pics of you while u were here.
Love the currant roll receipt, could never make it properly until this receipt.