In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
How To Prep Eggplant For Wintertime Choka.

How To Prep Eggplant For Wintertime Choka.

I spoke about my adoration for Baigan Choka in my cookbook and how it’s one of those dishes that takes me back to innocent days of being ah lil fella on the islands. Served with…

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How To Prep Eggplant For Wintertime Choka.

I spoke about my adoration for Baigan Choka in my cookbook and how it’s one of those dishes that takes me back to innocent days of being ah lil fella on the islands. Served with…

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Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

Cherry Plum Chow (spicy pickle plums).

Took a drive down into Buffalo NY a few weeks back and came across these Cherry Plums at the Trader Joes, intrigued… so a package came home with us. Unfortunately they were a bit to…

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Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).

Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).

While mom’s choice for making this dish was always canned (we say ‘tin’ in Trinidad and Tobago) Salmon, using tuna which can be a lot cheaper, is just as tasty. A wonderful weekday dinner, served…

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Caribbean Stewed Tuna (from a can).
Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).

Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).

Growing up in the Caribbean at a time I did, making a decision to be vegan or stay away from meats was never really an option. There were days mom would make fish or meat…

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Incredible Ital Stew (vegan / vegetarian).

Growing up in the Caribbean at a time I did, making a decision to be vegan or stay away from meats was never really an option. There were days mom would make fish or meat…

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Incredible Chili Eggs.

Incredible Chili Eggs.

While I didn’t grow up eating eggs this way as ah lil fella on the islands, over the years it’s become my go-to way of making eggs on mornings I get a hankering for them.…

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Incredible Chili Eggs.

While I didn’t grow up eating eggs this way as ah lil fella on the islands, over the years it’s become my go-to way of making eggs on mornings I get a hankering for them.…

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The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

Here’s another recipe I resurrected after calls for it on Instagram. I originally shared a version of this Steak Marinade And Dressing about 10 years ago on the website, and while it’s a hit every…

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The Ultimate Steak Marinade.

Here’s another recipe I resurrected after calls for it on Instagram. I originally shared a version of this Steak Marinade And Dressing about 10 years ago on the website, and while it’s a hit every…

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