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Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
The Ultimate “Wet” Chicken Pelau.

The Ultimate “Wet” Chicken Pelau.

While I’ve been pro #TeamDryPelau most of my known life, the past few years I’ve slowly migrated over to #TeamWetPelau. The wet and dry referring the finished texture of this iconic Caribbean one-pot dish. There…

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The Ultimate “Wet” Chicken Pelau.
The Ultimate Masala Chicken.

The Ultimate Masala Chicken.

If you’re looking for the ULTIMATE Curry Chicken dish cooked in under 30 minutes, you’re in the right place. This classic masala chicken is not only packed with a definitive punch of flavor, it’s super…

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The Ultimate Masala Chicken.

If you’re looking for the ULTIMATE Curry Chicken dish cooked in under 30 minutes, you’re in the right place. This classic masala chicken is not only packed with a definitive punch of flavor, it’s super…

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Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Brussels Sprouts.

Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Brussels Sprouts.

There’s nothing “Caribbean” about this dish, but I felt I had to share the recipe here, as it’s one of my go-to recipes on those cold Canadian winter evenings. Toss everything with a quick marinade/dressing,…

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Rosemary Roasted Chicken With Brussels Sprouts.

There’s nothing “Caribbean” about this dish, but I felt I had to share the recipe here, as it’s one of my go-to recipes on those cold Canadian winter evenings. Toss everything with a quick marinade/dressing,…

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Turkey Fried Rice.

Turkey Fried Rice.

If you’re always looking for ways to make use of leftover turkey, you’ll want to peep this recipe. This Turkey Fried Rice is now a tradition (along with Turkey Soup) in my home and to…

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Turkey Fried Rice.

If you’re always looking for ways to make use of leftover turkey, you’ll want to peep this recipe. This Turkey Fried Rice is now a tradition (along with Turkey Soup) in my home and to…

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Caribbean Stewed Chicken With Pigeon Peas.

Caribbean Stewed Chicken With Pigeon Peas.

A classic dish during pigeon peas season (usually from late December to early April) in the Caribbean. Freshly shelled pigeon peas are pre cooked, then added to traditional stewed chicken for an iconic dish to…

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Caribbean Stewed Chicken With Pigeon Peas.

A classic dish during pigeon peas season (usually from late December to early April) in the Caribbean. Freshly shelled pigeon peas are pre cooked, then added to traditional stewed chicken for an iconic dish to…

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Scotch Bonnet Strawberry Pepper Jelly.

Scotch Bonnet Strawberry Pepper Jelly.

It was a COLD Fall morning that I found myself at the Royal Agricultural Fair In Toronto… when I tried a sample of pepper jelly to hopefully wake myself up with the kick from the…

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Scotch Bonnet Strawberry Pepper Jelly.

It was a COLD Fall morning that I found myself at the Royal Agricultural Fair In Toronto… when I tried a sample of pepper jelly to hopefully wake myself up with the kick from the…

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