In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Quick and Easy Black Eyed Peas in 25 Minutes.

Quick and Easy Black Eyed Peas in 25 Minutes.

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…

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Quick and Easy Black Eyed Peas in 25 Minutes.

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…

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How To Make Coconut Curry Papaya.

How To Make Coconut Curry Papaya.

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…

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How To Make Coconut Curry Papaya.

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…

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How to Make Swiss Chard With Shrimp.

How to Make Swiss Chard With Shrimp.

One of the last vegetables to survive into the colder months in my Canadian garden, is usually Swiss Chard! And while nothing will replace Chorai or Dasheen-bush Bhaji as far as I’m concerned, Swiss Chard…

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How to Make Swiss Chard With Shrimp.

One of the last vegetables to survive into the colder months in my Canadian garden, is usually Swiss Chard! And while nothing will replace Chorai or Dasheen-bush Bhaji as far as I’m concerned, Swiss Chard…

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Re-Fried Boiled Plantain.

Re-Fried Boiled Plantain.

The perfect combination of sweet and savory with the merger of ripe plantain and salted fish, as we do in the Caribbean. As explained in the video below I always have leftover plantain since I’m…

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Re-Fried Boiled Plantain.
Quick and Easy One-Pot Mac and Cheese.

Quick and Easy One-Pot Mac and Cheese.

I LOVE Rice and Roti, however there’s something very special about Stewed Chicken gravy on macaroni and cheese, especially if it’s made with an aged white cheddar. When I’m in a pinch I unusually use…

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Quick and Easy One-Pot Mac and Cheese.

I LOVE Rice and Roti, however there’s something very special about Stewed Chicken gravy on macaroni and cheese, especially if it’s made with an aged white cheddar. When I’m in a pinch I unusually use…

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How To Make The Perfect Lamb Pepperpot.

How To Make The Perfect Lamb Pepperpot.

When my Guyanese friends speak about Pepperpot, there’s a certain passion and pride that lights up their faces. And to be honest, I know why. The deep rich flavors of this meat-packed dish is simply…

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How To Make The Perfect Lamb Pepperpot.