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Boiled And Fried Cassava (vegan | glutenfree)
Boiled And Fried Cassava (vegan | glutenfree)
20
Aug 2018

Boiled And Fried Cassava (vegan | glutenfree)

Bits and Bites

Usually I do this re-fried cassava recipe with bits of salted cod, but with the amount of requests I get for more vegetarian/vegan dishes, I thought we’d rock it this way instead. Cassava, yucca, manioc, mandioca or whatever name you may know this ‘ground provision’ by, is one of those of those ingredients I just adore using/eating. It takes me back to a carefree time and place on the islands, I cherish more the older I get. Let’s get started.

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Boiled And Fried Cassava (vegan | glutenfree)

Bits and Bites

Usually I do this re-fried cassava recipe with bits of salted cod, but with the amount of requests I get for more vegetarian/vegan dishes, I thought we’d rock it this way instead. Cassava, yucca, manioc, mandioca or whatever name you may know this ‘ground provision’ by, is one of those of those ingredients I just adore using/eating. It takes me back to a carefree time and place on the islands, I cherish more the older I get. Let’s get started.

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Simple Herb Roasted Chicken.
19
Aug 2018
Simple Herb Roasted Chicken.

Simple Herb Roasted Chicken.

Chicken

There’s something so comforting from not just the taste of a succlent oven roasted (say ‘bake’ chicken in the Caribbean) chicken, but that scent that permeates through your entire house originating from the kitchen. I remember being in Jamaica on vacation and roasting-off a chicken on the 4th floor of the condo complex we were staying in, and 4 floors below on the pool deck one would get the alluring whiff depending on the direction of the gentle Caribbean breeze. So simple, yet so tasty!

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Simple Herb Roasted Chicken.

Chicken

There’s something so comforting from not just the taste of a succlent oven roasted (say ‘bake’ chicken in the Caribbean) chicken, but that scent that permeates through your entire house originating from the kitchen. I remember being in Jamaica on vacation and roasting-off a chicken on the 4th floor of the condo complex we were staying in, and 4 floors below on the pool deck one would get the alluring whiff depending on the direction of the gentle Caribbean breeze. So simple, yet so tasty!

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Amazing Carrot Rice (vegan + gluten free)
Amazing Carrot Rice (vegan + gluten free)
17
Aug 2018

Amazing Carrot Rice (vegan + gluten free)

Gluten Free

I’m a HUGE fan of rice, so when I was asked to share a Carrot Rice recipe on the YouTube channel by a fan of what I do… I jumped at the opportunity. A few simple steps and in under thirty minutes, you and your family will be feasting on one of the most delicious vegan (and gluten free) meals you’ve ever had. BOLD? Nah.. just me being honest. You can certainly add other vegetables you like or have on hand, but for today we’ll keep all about the carrot and other flavor ingredients.

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Amazing Carrot Rice (vegan + gluten free)

Gluten Free

I’m a HUGE fan of rice, so when I was asked to share a Carrot Rice recipe on the YouTube channel by a fan of what I do… I jumped at the opportunity. A few simple steps and in under thirty minutes, you and your family will be feasting on one of the most delicious vegan (and gluten free) meals you’ve ever had. BOLD? Nah.. just me being honest. You can certainly add other vegetables you like or have on hand, but for today we’ll keep all about the carrot and other flavor ingredients.

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Succulent Grilled Leg of Goat.
Succulent Grilled Leg of Goat.
16
Aug 2018

Succulent Grilled Leg of Goat.

Bits and Bites

This recipe is inspired by an article my friend Franka Phillips wrote for the in-flight magazine of Caribbean airlines a couple months back. When you think “Caribbean” and “goat”, curry automatically comes to mind. I’d argue that island style Curry Goat is one of the best curry dishes you’ll ever enjoy… but what about grilled goat? I was definitely intrigued from Franka’s article as I have a deep passion for cooking over raw fire and finding another way to prepare goat would be ideal.

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Succulent Grilled Leg of Goat.

Bits and Bites

This recipe is inspired by an article my friend Franka Phillips wrote for the in-flight magazine of Caribbean airlines a couple months back. When you think “Caribbean” and “goat”, curry automatically comes to mind. I’d argue that island style Curry Goat is one of the best curry dishes you’ll ever enjoy… but what about grilled goat? I was definitely intrigued from Franka’s article as I have a deep passion for cooking over raw fire and finding another way to prepare goat would be ideal.

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Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream (no dairy no eggs).
Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream (no dairy no eggs).
15
Jul 2018

Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream (no dairy no eggs).

Desserts

It being “Strawberry” season in Canada and with all the requests I get for more dessert recipes, I thought I’d share a quick Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream with you all. Since we’re using coconut as the base ingredient, I decided to satisfy a another request from fans – no eggs and no dairy! While in my humble opinion some heavy cream would positively change the texture and creaminess of the finished ice cream, going with just coconut milk had superb results too.

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Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream (no dairy no eggs).

Desserts

It being “Strawberry” season in Canada and with all the requests I get for more dessert recipes, I thought I’d share a quick Coconut Strawberry Ice Cream with you all. Since we’re using coconut as the base ingredient, I decided to satisfy a another request from fans – no eggs and no dairy! While in my humble opinion some heavy cream would positively change the texture and creaminess of the finished ice cream, going with just coconut milk had superb results too.

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Caribbean Guava BBQ Sauce #JulyMonthOfGrilling
Caribbean Guava BBQ Sauce #JulyMonthOfGrilling
07
Jul 2018

Caribbean Guava BBQ Sauce #JulyMonthOfGrilling

Bits and Bites

As we kick off another year of July Month Of Grilling, I was very excited to find ripe guavas in a local grocery store as I’ve got several recipes I’ve been meaning to share with you all, involving guavas. The scent of ripe guavas takes me right back to my childhood days on the islands and climbing the guava tree in our front yard (no longer there unfortunately) with my little brother and racing to the areas of the tree where the guavas were mature and ready to pick. Besides passion fruit, I don’t think there’s not another tropical fruit which naturally lends itself to the complex (flavor) nature of a good BBQ sauce.

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Caribbean Guava BBQ Sauce #JulyMonthOfGrilling

Bits and Bites

As we kick off another year of July Month Of Grilling, I was very excited to find ripe guavas in a local grocery store as I’ve got several recipes I’ve been meaning to share with you all, involving guavas. The scent of ripe guavas takes me right back to my childhood days on the islands and climbing the guava tree in our front yard (no longer there unfortunately) with my little brother and racing to the areas of the tree where the guavas were mature and ready to pick. Besides passion fruit, I don’t think there’s not another tropical fruit which naturally lends itself to the complex (flavor) nature of a good BBQ sauce.

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