Traditional Dhal (as made in Trinidad and Tobago) is 100% vegan, however mom always added Salted Pigtails, Salted Cod or Salted Beef in hers, to change up the flavors a bit for us. Using her recipe as a base, this is my take on Salt(ed) Beef Dhal, a childhood fave of my brother and I.
The Essential Caribbean Green Seasoning
There are many variations of making/cooking cornedbeef (from a can) in the Caribbean, making it easy to not know them all. Each family will have their version and while it may not be YOUR version, there’s no need to cornedbeef shame anyone (smile). There were mixed reactions from fans after I posted the video tutorial on YouTube (same video below)… mainly because they reacted to the title without watching the video where I explained why the use of Iceberg Lettuce and not the traditional cabbage.
Over the years I’ve shared about 30 + Soup Recipes and to be honest and frank, I’ve barely touched the surface when it comes to Caribbean and Caribbean inspired soup recipes. Such is our love for soups throughout the Caribbean. While this one is not your typical thick and ‘stew’ like variety you’d normally enjoy on the Islands, it is packed with deep Caribbean flavors.
A hearty beef with sweet potato and pumpkin soup to warm up the mind, soul and body!
A simple salad with ripe avocados and juicy grapefruit with a kick.
A Flavor-Packed Marinade for Your Grilling Needs
When it comes to hearty Caribbean meals, few dishes rival a bold, flavorful curry, especially when it’s simmered slowly with tender beef and hearty legumes. As a little fella on the islands, I had a love-hate relationship with pigeon peas. I loved the flavor and texture of a good curry, especially when paired with hot…
Yea not so much quick, but hear me out. Cook a large batch and freeze (and thaw), for days you want a quick dinner with steamed rice or maybe you have time to make hot Sada Roti. This combination of tender beef and red kidney beans is a rich and delicious coconut gravy, with hints of…
Growing up in the Caribbean, what we called Shepherd’s Pie was always made with ground beef, never lamb. I’d follow Mommy to the shops and market and never once saw ground lamb for sale. So yes, technically this version is a Cottage Pie since it uses beef, but in Caribbean homes, the name Shepherd’s Pie…
This Bok Choy with Corned Beef recipe is loosely based on the way mom would make her Fry Pak Choi With Saltfish and her classic Fry Pak Choi with Stewed Pork, two dishes we often enjoyed with sada roti growing up. In this version, we’re simply using leftover corned beef (bully beef). It’s a quick,…
Two years back we kicked off the New Year with my incredibly tasty Cook Up Rice, loaded with chicken, salted pigtail pieces and black eyed peas for the good luck associated with using it at the start of a new year. While you’ll see similarities with that recipe and the beef version we’re about to make,…
