In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Refreshing Portugal (citrus) Prosecco Sorbet.

Refreshing Portugal (citrus) Prosecco Sorbet.

With summer in full swing, I thought it was time to roll out this unique sorbet recipe for you to have some fun with. While I’ve never seen Portugals (say pooteegal if you’re old school)…

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Refreshing Portugal (citrus) Prosecco Sorbet.

With summer in full swing, I thought it was time to roll out this unique sorbet recipe for you to have some fun with. While I’ve never seen Portugals (say pooteegal if you’re old school)…

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Refreshing Sorrel Lemonade.

Refreshing Sorrel Lemonade.

I’m not the biggest fan of lemonade, but toss is a Caribbean twist and BOOM.. one of the most refreshing summertime drinks you can serve/enjoy. Additionally, you can get your adult on and toss in…

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Caribbean Compound Butter Shrimp.

Caribbean Compound Butter Shrimp.

Hot on the heels of the Caribbean Compound Butter recipe I shared a couple days back, here’s the amazing shrimp recipe I promised. Succulent shrimp with deep flavors of butter and the Caribbean. WARNING! …your…

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Caribbean Compound Butter Shrimp.

Hot on the heels of the Caribbean Compound Butter recipe I shared a couple days back, here’s the amazing shrimp recipe I promised. Succulent shrimp with deep flavors of butter and the Caribbean. WARNING! …your…

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Caribbean Style Compound Butter.

Caribbean Style Compound Butter.

Why Mommy? You never put compound butter on our boiled corn! Yea, this is not something I grew up eating on the islands, but if you look closely you’ll see how we’ve adapted the flavors…

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Caribbean Style Compound Butter.

Why Mommy? You never put compound butter on our boiled corn! Yea, this is not something I grew up eating on the islands, but if you look closely you’ll see how we’ve adapted the flavors…

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Not Grandma’s Stewed Saltfish (stewed salted cod).

Not Grandma’s Stewed Saltfish (stewed salted cod).

I’ve shared countless recipes featuring the use of saltfish (Salted Cod) over the years, as it’s used a flavor enhancer to MANY dishes in the Caribbean. However, stewed on it’s own.. being the STAR of…

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Not Grandma’s Stewed Saltfish (stewed salted cod).

I’ve shared countless recipes featuring the use of saltfish (Salted Cod) over the years, as it’s used a flavor enhancer to MANY dishes in the Caribbean. However, stewed on it’s own.. being the STAR of…

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The Ultimate Pineapple Chow (pickled pineapple).

The Ultimate Pineapple Chow (pickled pineapple).

Chow! That spicy sort of pickle we enjoy in the Southern Caribbean. Traditionally made with green mango (not ripe), but days when mango is not in season, you’ll get it made with a variety of…

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The Ultimate Pineapple Chow (pickled pineapple).