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Stewed Saltfish With Okra And Cabbage.
25
May 2023
Stewed Saltfish With Okra And Cabbage.

Stewed Saltfish With Okra And Cabbage.

Fish

Another version of this CLASSIC Caribbean dish – Stewed saltfish! In this adaptation we’ll add chopped cabbage and a few ochroes (Okra) for additional body and flavor, as my grandma would. As a lil fella…

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Stewed Saltfish With Okra And Cabbage.

Fish

Another version of this CLASSIC Caribbean dish – Stewed saltfish! In this adaptation we’ll add chopped cabbage and a few ochroes (Okra) for additional body and flavor, as my grandma would. As a lil fella…

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Outstanding Curry Chicken Hearts.
24
Apr 2023
Outstanding Curry Chicken Hearts.

Outstanding Curry Chicken Hearts.

Bits and Bites

We’ve talked (well, just me) about how due to circumstance (slavery and indentureship) we’ve perfected the art of not only using entire animals, but using the parts many would toss in the rubbish and making…

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Outstanding Curry Chicken Hearts.

Bits and Bites

We’ve talked (well, just me) about how due to circumstance (slavery and indentureship) we’ve perfected the art of not only using entire animals, but using the parts many would toss in the rubbish and making…

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Salt-Beef Yellow Split Peas Dhal.
17
Apr 2023
Salt-Beef Yellow Split Peas Dhal.

Salt-Beef Yellow Split Peas Dhal.

Beef

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…

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Salt-Beef Yellow Split Peas Dhal.

Beef

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…

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Incredible Saltfish Buljol (budget friendly).
Incredible Saltfish Buljol (budget friendly).
16
Apr 2023

Incredible Saltfish Buljol (budget friendly).

Bits and Bites

While I did share a similar saltfish buljol recipe back in 2009, you’ll find subtle differences with this version, especially the price difference in using salted Pollock vs the Salted Cod I used in that…

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Incredible Saltfish Buljol (budget friendly).

Bits and Bites

While I did share a similar saltfish buljol recipe back in 2009, you’ll find subtle differences with this version, especially the price difference in using salted Pollock vs the Salted Cod I used in that…

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Roucou aka Achiote or Annatto Extract.
Roucou aka Achiote or Annatto Extract.
15
Apr 2023

Roucou aka Achiote or Annatto Extract.

Bits and Bites

I recall our grandma referring to this extract as ooucou and it always found it’s way in her stewed fish and Pelau dishes, to give it at that rich colour and flavor (according to her).…

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Roucou aka Achiote or Annatto Extract.

Bits and Bites

I recall our grandma referring to this extract as ooucou and it always found it’s way in her stewed fish and Pelau dishes, to give it at that rich colour and flavor (according to her).…

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How To Make Salted Pigtails At Home.
How To Make Salted Pigtails At Home.
03
Apr 2023

How To Make Salted Pigtails At Home.

Pork

Without a doubt, this is one of the most requested recipes from fans over the years. I guess with such a huge international audience tuned in to my work, its to be expected. Salted pigtails…

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How To Make Salted Pigtails At Home.

Pork

Without a doubt, this is one of the most requested recipes from fans over the years. I guess with such a huge international audience tuned in to my work, its to be expected. Salted pigtails…

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