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Curry String Beans with Potato (Aloo)

When string beans are in season, there’s nothing more satisfying than a pot of Curry String Beans with Potato simmering away in the kitchen. This is a simple yet intensely flavorful Caribbean curry that’s perfect for vegan, vegetarian, or Ital diets, though meat lovers enjoy it just as much. Growing up in Trinidad and Tobago,…

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Summertime Creamy Cucumber Salad

When cucumbers are at their peak in the garden, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in this Summertime Creamy Cucumber Salad. Crisp slices of cucumber and onion are tossed in a tangy, herb-packed dressing made with sour cream, mayo, and fresh dill. This salad is quick to prepare, cooling on a hot day,…

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Garlic and Chive String Beans with Cashews

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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A Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck

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 Quick Summer Fruit Compote.

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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Oyster Sauce Flavoured Shrimp Stir Fry

Growing up in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, one of my favourite memories was heading down to Mucurapo Street for a quick Chinese lunch before catching a Kung Fu movie with my dad and brother. Back then, the dish was usually a chicken stir-fry served family-style, full of bold oyster sauce flavours that soaked up…

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Bold & Flavorful Chenette Chow (Guinep / Ackee Chow)

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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Easy Tropical Mango Passionfruit Juice

Tropical Mango Passionfruit Juice: a refreshingly invigorating blend of mango, passionfruit pulp, sugar and water for an island-style drink.

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Mom’s Crispy Fried Chicken

A Crispy Twist on a Caribbean Classic

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Garlic Chive Butter

A rich and flavorful homemade butter infused with garlic and fresh spring chives.

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Classic Shrimp Ceviche

A refreshing shrimp ceviche loaded with citrus, herbs, mango, and avocado.

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Curry Stew Pork with Kale

During my time as a lil fella on the islands, I don’t ever recall seeing Kale being sold in the markets, nor anyone in my village growing it. Over the last few years, I’ve enjoyed the Kale Salad Recipe I shared back in 2018, as well as the Cantaloupe, Cucumber, and Kale smoothie on many occasions. This version of putting Kale to use follows the traditional way we’d use other ‘greens’ in the Caribbean.

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