In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Okra and Tomato Stew.

Okra and Tomato Stew.

I can’t recall which of the French Caribbean islands my friend was from (I’ve been disconnected from him for a few years now, so I can’t ask) but this is a dish he taught me…

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Okra and Tomato Stew.
Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.

Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.

Once again I’m sharing a ‘Jerk’ recipe and I feel compelled to mention as I always do… yes authentic Jamaican Jerk (anything) is a combination of the jerk marinade and the technique of grilling over…

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Succulent Oven Jerk Shrimp.

Once again I’m sharing a ‘Jerk’ recipe and I feel compelled to mention as I always do… yes authentic Jamaican Jerk (anything) is a combination of the jerk marinade and the technique of grilling over…

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Caribbean Stew Chicken (brown stew) With Potato.

Caribbean Stew Chicken (brown stew) With Potato.

Brown Stew! Nah.. that’s another recipe altogether, but for some it may be how they would recognize or identify this dish. Stew Chicken (don’t say stewed) is as classic a recipe gets, when it comes…

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Caribbean Stew Chicken (brown stew) With Potato.

Brown Stew! Nah.. that’s another recipe altogether, but for some it may be how they would recognize or identify this dish. Stew Chicken (don’t say stewed) is as classic a recipe gets, when it comes…

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Curry Crayfish With Potato.

Curry Crayfish With Potato.

While I didn’t grow up eating this dish on the islands (simply because I don’t ever recall mom having access to crayfish), it’s quite common to see me make it when I visit the Asian…

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Curry Crayfish With Potato.
Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub.

Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub.

Here’s my take on a classic Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub! A recipe I’ve tailored to my own taste, as you won’t see any Paprika (as in many recipes online) and to be honest with you,…

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Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub.

Here’s my take on a classic Jamaican Jerk Dry Rub! A recipe I’ve tailored to my own taste, as you won’t see any Paprika (as in many recipes online) and to be honest with you,…

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Grandma’s Split Peas And Dumpling Soup.

Grandma’s Split Peas And Dumpling Soup.

This is as classic a Caribbean soup can get, as it’s loosely based on a thick dhal (yellow split peas) and dumpling soup my grandmother would make on a Saturday (have you heard of Soup…

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Grandma’s Split Peas And Dumpling Soup.