In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
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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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).
Lychee Chow.

Lychee Chow.

Here’s yet another tropical fruit begging to made into a chow as we’ve done with pineapple, mango, Pommecythere and oranges. Essentially a quick sort of spicy pickle that as kids and even adults, we snack…

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Lychee Chow.

Here’s yet another tropical fruit begging to made into a chow as we’ve done with pineapple, mango, Pommecythere and oranges. Essentially a quick sort of spicy pickle that as kids and even adults, we snack…

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Jamaican Callaloo With Saltfish Recipe.

Jamaican Callaloo With Saltfish Recipe.

Callaloo is yet another classic Caribbean recipe with different meanings across the region. In this case the ingredient (Green Amaranth) is the star and what gives the dish its name in Jamaica. While in other…

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Jamaican Callaloo With Saltfish Recipe.

Callaloo is yet another classic Caribbean recipe with different meanings across the region. In this case the ingredient (Green Amaranth) is the star and what gives the dish its name in Jamaica. While in other…

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Geera Pork Riblets.

Geera Pork Riblets.

Over the years we’ve done Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts, Grilled Pork, Chicken and the classic Geera Pork. Recipes I’m all proud to have shared with you all. Today we’ll change up the technique a little…

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Geera Pork Riblets.