In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
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.
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).

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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Comforting Oxtail Stew.

Comforting Oxtail Stew.

Yea… another recipe you won’t traditionally find in the Caribbean, but with my luv for oxtails, you know I have several recipes in my arsenal (and willing to share). So I dedicate this recipe to…

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Comforting Oxtail Stew.
Outstanding Cook Up Rice (#Ital #Vegan #Glutenfree)

Outstanding Cook Up Rice (#Ital #Vegan #Glutenfree)

Cook-up or cook-up rice is one of those classic one-pot Caribbean meals mom would usually do on a Saturday (when she didn’t do a soup). However Mom’s usually came loaded with chicken, beef or salted…

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Outstanding Cook Up Rice (#Ital #Vegan #Glutenfree)

Cook-up or cook-up rice is one of those classic one-pot Caribbean meals mom would usually do on a Saturday (when she didn’t do a soup). However Mom’s usually came loaded with chicken, beef or salted…

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