In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
SPICY Roast Peppersauce (for Trinidad doubles).

SPICY Roast Peppersauce (for Trinidad doubles).

This recipe resembles the Pepper Choka I shared a few years ago. However, it’s reminiscent of the ‘roast’ pepper, which most ‘doubles’ vendors offer as a condiment in Trinidad and Tobago. Usually reserved for true HEAT lovers,…

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SPICY Roast Peppersauce (for Trinidad doubles).

This recipe resembles the Pepper Choka I shared a few years ago. However, it’s reminiscent of the ‘roast’ pepper, which most ‘doubles’ vendors offer as a condiment in Trinidad and Tobago. Usually reserved for true HEAT lovers,…

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Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens.

Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens.

Agreeable, making ‘jerk’ in the oven cannot compare to the results you get on an outdoor grill, primarily if you can source pimento wood. However, with it being winter in Canada and at the time…

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Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens.

Agreeable, making ‘jerk’ in the oven cannot compare to the results you get on an outdoor grill, primarily if you can source pimento wood. However, with it being winter in Canada and at the time…

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Classic Caribbean Callaloo Soup.

Classic Caribbean Callaloo Soup.

With #SoupSeason in full swing, I thought it was the perfect time to share this Callaloo Soup recipe. Loosely based on recipes my friends from Grenada, Antigua, and Dominica have shared with me over the…

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Classic Caribbean Callaloo Soup.

With #SoupSeason in full swing, I thought it was the perfect time to share this Callaloo Soup recipe. Loosely based on recipes my friends from Grenada, Antigua, and Dominica have shared with me over the…

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Classic Caribbean Peanut Punch.

Classic Caribbean Peanut Punch.

While similar to the Peanut Punch recipe I shared in 2011, you’ll notice some visible differences with this version. Including fresh peanuts instead of the traditional way of using peanut butter from a retail jar.…

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Classic Caribbean Peanut Punch.

While similar to the Peanut Punch recipe I shared in 2011, you’ll notice some visible differences with this version. Including fresh peanuts instead of the traditional way of using peanut butter from a retail jar.…

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Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork.

Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork.

Lately, I’ve been sharing many recipes using leftovers. Such is the culinary culture of the Caribbean. Nothing goes to waste, which means repurposing items to add flavor, texture, and appeal to other dishes. Such was…

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Fry Aloo With Stewed Pork.

Lately, I’ve been sharing many recipes using leftovers. Such is the culinary culture of the Caribbean. Nothing goes to waste, which means repurposing items to add flavor, texture, and appeal to other dishes. Such was…

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Pak Choi With Stewed Saltfish.

Pak Choi With Stewed Saltfish.

Here’s yet another dish Mom would make for us growing up in the Caribbean. It’s usually served with hot Sada Roti. Over the years, I’ve also enjoyed it with steamed rice when I’m too lazy…

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Pak Choi With Stewed Saltfish.

Here’s yet another dish Mom would make for us growing up in the Caribbean. It’s usually served with hot Sada Roti. Over the years, I’ve also enjoyed it with steamed rice when I’m too lazy…

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