In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

CaribbeanPot.com – The Best Caribbean Recipes Online by Chef & Gourmand Award Winning Cookbook Author, Chris De La Rosa.

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
How To Make Apple Kuchela.
How To Make Apple Kuchela.
24
Jun 2023

How To Make Apple Kuchela.

Bits and Bites

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,…

View Full Recipe

How To Make Apple Kuchela.

Bits and Bites

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,…

View Full Recipe
Curry-Stew Chicken With Pigeon Peas And Potato.
Curry-Stew Chicken With Pigeon Peas And Potato.
20
Jun 2023

Curry-Stew Chicken With Pigeon Peas And Potato.

Chicken

Yet another classic recipe from my childhood days growing up on the islands. Curry-Stewed Chicken with Pigeon peas (which were freshly picked / shelled) and potato, which was usually made when mom didn’t have a…

View Full Recipe

Curry-Stew Chicken With Pigeon Peas And Potato.

Chicken

Yet another classic recipe from my childhood days growing up on the islands. Curry-Stewed Chicken with Pigeon peas (which were freshly picked / shelled) and potato, which was usually made when mom didn’t have a…

View Full Recipe
Coleslaw.
Coleslaw.
19
Jun 2023

Coleslaw.

Bits and Bites

While not my choice for a side to Pealu as with many people, I do enjoy coleslaw during BBQ season, especially with spicy Jerk Chicken or Pork. Crunchy, tangy with a slight sweetness, and the…

View Full Recipe

Coleslaw.

Bits and Bites

While not my choice for a side to Pealu as with many people, I do enjoy coleslaw during BBQ season, especially with spicy Jerk Chicken or Pork. Crunchy, tangy with a slight sweetness, and the…

View Full Recipe
Cheater’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Cheater’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
15
Jun 2023

Cheater’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Desserts

When you’re in the mood (as was I) for a delicious slice of Pineapple Upside Down Cake but you dislike baking (too precise for my liking) nor do you have the time to make one…

View Full Recipe

Cheater’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Desserts

When you’re in the mood (as was I) for a delicious slice of Pineapple Upside Down Cake but you dislike baking (too precise for my liking) nor do you have the time to make one…

View Full Recipe
Ackee & Saltfish Fried Rice.
Ackee & Saltfish Fried Rice.
31
May 2023

Ackee & Saltfish Fried Rice.

Fish

Here’s another version of Fried Rice I make when there’s leftover cooked rice in the fridge and a can of Ackee in the pantry. This rendition is a take on Classic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish…

View Full Recipe

Ackee & Saltfish Fried Rice.

Fish

Here’s another version of Fried Rice I make when there’s leftover cooked rice in the fridge and a can of Ackee in the pantry. This rendition is a take on Classic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish…

View Full Recipe
Big Bad Summer Salsa.
29
May 2023

Big Bad Summer Salsa.

Bits and Bites

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),…

View Full Recipe
Big Bad Summer Salsa.
29
May 2023