In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Topi Tambo (petite tambo).

Topi Tambo (petite tambo).

Now here’s an old-school ingredient I had not seen in over 25 years, nor had the pleasure to eat in just as long a time. Growing up in the countryside (Guaracara) in Trinidad and Tobago…

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Topi Tambo (petite tambo).

Now here’s an old-school ingredient I had not seen in over 25 years, nor had the pleasure to eat in just as long a time. Growing up in the countryside (Guaracara) in Trinidad and Tobago…

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Spicy Mango Anchar (achar).

Spicy Mango Anchar (achar).

Mango Anchar (or you may say Mango Achar), is one of those spicy condiments enjoyed with curry dishes (or on it’s own as a snack), typically made when mango are in season in the Caribbean.…

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Spicy Mango Anchar (achar).
Grilled Butter Garlic Shrimp.

Grilled Butter Garlic Shrimp.

Here’s one of those recipes I’ve adopted as my own over the years. My first encounter with this (similar) was on a vacation in the Caribbean, where it was grilled over charcoal and it wasn’t…

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Grilled Butter Garlic Shrimp.

Here’s one of those recipes I’ve adopted as my own over the years. My first encounter with this (similar) was on a vacation in the Caribbean, where it was grilled over charcoal and it wasn’t…

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Breadfruit With Smoked Pigtails Simmered In Coconut Milk.

Breadfruit With Smoked Pigtails Simmered In Coconut Milk.

Yet another CLASSIC Caribbean one-pot dish from my childhood, which holds a special place in my heart. Usually mom would make this with Salted Pigtails, but in my case, I had smoked salted pigtails on…

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Breadfruit With Smoked Pigtails Simmered In Coconut Milk.

Yet another CLASSIC Caribbean one-pot dish from my childhood, which holds a special place in my heart. Usually mom would make this with Salted Pigtails, but in my case, I had smoked salted pigtails on…

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Delicious Curry Potato With Spinach.

Delicious Curry Potato With Spinach.

Unlike 95% of the curry dishes you’ll find in the Caribbean, where there’s usually a gravy or sauce, this one is dry. Don’t let the word ‘dry’ confuse you into thinking it will be bland…

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Delicious Curry Potato With Spinach.
Channa (chickpeas) & Aloo (potato) With Chicken.

Channa (chickpeas) & Aloo (potato) With Chicken.

Here’s one of my favorite dishes to make when I have leftover Stewed Chicken and plan to make hot Sada Roti. While it does take a little work to remove the sort of skin off…

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Channa (chickpeas) & Aloo (potato) With Chicken.

Here’s one of my favorite dishes to make when I have leftover Stewed Chicken and plan to make hot Sada Roti. While it does take a little work to remove the sort of skin off…

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