In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Grilled Ripe Plantain.

Grilled Ripe Plantain.

Over the years I’ve shown you how to make Plantain Frittata, Panko Crusted Fried Plantain, Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Plantain and Refried Boiled Plantain, to name a few. The hot days of summer means we’re…

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Grilled Ripe Plantain.

Over the years I’ve shown you how to make Plantain Frittata, Panko Crusted Fried Plantain, Orange Brown Sugar Glazed Plantain and Refried Boiled Plantain, to name a few. The hot days of summer means we’re…

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Habanero Hot Honey.

Habanero Hot Honey.

It seems like its a tradition during the warm months of Summer, that I share a peppersauce (hot sauce) recipe with you all. And while I have several others on the ‘to-do’ list, I figured…

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Habanero Hot Honey.
Incredible Apple Chow.

Incredible Apple Chow.

Most recently I shared the Lychee Chow recipe, which became an instant hit with fans and those only now stumbling onto my little space on the internet. Like all of the other “Chow” recipes I’ve…

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Incredible Apple Chow.
Lemon Pepper Wings.

Lemon Pepper Wings.

While lemon pepper ‘anything’ wasn’t on the menu when I was growing up on the islands, I noticed that over the years it’s gaining a bit of footing as an adored ‘seasoning’. I’m not a…

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Lemon Pepper Wings.
Bitter Melon (Carilie) Anchar.

Bitter Melon (Carilie) Anchar.

As explained in the video below, I loosely called this an Anchar and not a Kuchela, while either name could work in describing this wonderful spicy pickle. Yes, Mango Anchar is as classic as it…

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Bitter Melon (Carilie) Anchar.

As explained in the video below, I loosely called this an Anchar and not a Kuchela, while either name could work in describing this wonderful spicy pickle. Yes, Mango Anchar is as classic as it…

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Egg And Aloo (curry egg with potato).

Egg And Aloo (curry egg with potato).

Did your mom fry the eggs after boiling them and before making the curry? While it seems that’s the traditional way of making this comforting dish, our mom would simply boil the eggs and add…

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Egg And Aloo (curry egg with potato).