In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

While on a recent trip to the Caribbean I was challenged by a honey producer (and given a bag of goodies) to use her honey in a recipe when I got back home. While the…

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Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

While on a recent trip to the Caribbean I was challenged by a honey producer (and given a bag of goodies) to use her honey in a recipe when I got back home. While the…

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My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.

My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.

Following up on the Fry Dry Herrings recipe I shared yesterday, here’s my take on my grandma’s Fish Choka. Basically any fried, oven roasted or grilled fish, flaked and made into a sort of salad…

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My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.
Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Fry Dry! Small ocean fish marinated in a classic Caribbean marinade, then fried until crisp. Such a simple dish, but deep in tradition (our family’s recipe goes back about 150 yrs) . Just about every…

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Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Fry Dry! Small ocean fish marinated in a classic Caribbean marinade, then fried until crisp. Such a simple dish, but deep in tradition (our family’s recipe goes back about 150 yrs) . Just about every…

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Spicy Mango Kuchela.

Spicy Mango Kuchela.

Mango Kuchela… as young fella on the islands I had NO love for this spicy pickle / condiment. However, it’s now one of my go-to sides when I have curry dishes, soups and Pelau, as…

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Spicy Mango Kuchela.
Incredible Comforting Lamb Stew.

Incredible Comforting Lamb Stew.

While there’s nothing “Caribbean” about this recipe, it’s something I make on the regular as I enjoy stews and soups. It’s one of those comforting one-pot dishes the entire family will enjoy and often-times, there’s…

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Oven Roasted Tomato Choka #MeatFree

Oven Roasted Tomato Choka #MeatFree

CHOKA! That heavenly, spicy vegan dish.. packed with roasted tomatoes, garlic and thinly sliced onions! If you’ve had it, you’d know what I mean. I guess this would be like a Caribbean version of Salsa?…

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Oven Roasted Tomato Choka #MeatFree

CHOKA! That heavenly, spicy vegan dish.. packed with roasted tomatoes, garlic and thinly sliced onions! If you’ve had it, you’d know what I mean. I guess this would be like a Caribbean version of Salsa?…

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