In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Bhagi – Spinach With Okra.

Bhagi – Spinach With Okra.

Yes, for the untrained eye and palate this may appear as Callaloo (in a post apocalyptic world where crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, salted pigtail, smoked turkey etc no longer exist), however this is just another…

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Bhagi – Spinach With Okra.

Yes, for the untrained eye and palate this may appear as Callaloo (in a post apocalyptic world where crab, crayfish, lobster, shrimp, salted pigtail, smoked turkey etc no longer exist), however this is just another…

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Yellow Split Peas Dhal With Salted Pigtail.

Yellow Split Peas Dhal With Salted Pigtail.

Traditional Caribbean Dhal is something that’s close and dear to me, a dish which takes me back to being a lil fella on the islands. While mommy didn’t cook curry very often, the days after…

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Yellow Split Peas Dhal With Salted Pigtail.

Traditional Caribbean Dhal is something that’s close and dear to me, a dish which takes me back to being a lil fella on the islands. While mommy didn’t cook curry very often, the days after…

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Curry Bodi With Potatoes.

Curry Bodi With Potatoes.

Bodi or Bora, and some may even know it as Yard Beans, Snake Beans, Pea Beans, Asparagus Beans or Chinese Long Beans, is one of my favorite curry dishes, even as a lil fella on…

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The Ultimate Guide to Making Jamaican Jerk Sauce at Home.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Jamaican Jerk Sauce at Home.

While I’ve shared various Jamaican Jerk Recipes, including Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Salmon and even a killer Jerk Shrimp recipe, I’ve somehow avoided making one of the most requested recipes. A sauce or gravy…

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The Ultimate Guide to Making Jamaican Jerk Sauce at Home.

While I’ve shared various Jamaican Jerk Recipes, including Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jerk Salmon and even a killer Jerk Shrimp recipe, I’ve somehow avoided making one of the most requested recipes. A sauce or gravy…

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Shepherd’s Pie.

Shepherd’s Pie.

To clear the air and hopefully avoid the waste-man comments, traditional shepherd’s Pie is made with GROUND LAMB and when you employ the use of GROUND BEEF it’s known as Cottage Pie! That said, should…

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Shepherd’s Pie.
Sardines In Tomato Sauce.

Sardines In Tomato Sauce.

I was only exposed to this dish after moving to Canada, however in speaking with my mom recently she mentioned that she did use canned (tin) sardines in tomato sauce. Apparently we hated the tomato…

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