In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Baigan (eggplant) & Aloo (potato) Recipe.

Baigan (eggplant) & Aloo (potato) Recipe.

It may have been about 16 years ago that I originally shared this recipe, so I thought it was time for a quick refresh. While it’s still vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, you’ll find subtle differences…

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Baigan (eggplant) & Aloo (potato) Recipe.

It may have been about 16 years ago that I originally shared this recipe, so I thought it was time for a quick refresh. While it’s still vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, you’ll find subtle differences…

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Jerk Stewed Chicken.

Jerk Stewed Chicken.

Here’s another chicken dish you’ll find yourself making regularly. A combination of classic Jamaican Jerk and Brown Stewed Chicken. Yes, I’m using the word ‘jerk’ rather loosely, as we can all agree that Jamaican Jerk…

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Jerk Stewed Chicken.

Here’s another chicken dish you’ll find yourself making regularly. A combination of classic Jamaican Jerk and Brown Stewed Chicken. Yes, I’m using the word ‘jerk’ rather loosely, as we can all agree that Jamaican Jerk…

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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).
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.
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.