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 school when we’d come home to Rice, Dhal and Curry (you may say curried) Chicken, was something we (brother and…
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 the islands. And while the recipe will work with French or String beans, Bodi has a unique flavor it imparts…
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 to pour over whatever you’ve ‘jerked’ on the smoker or grill. A jerk sauce, not a jerk marinade nor BBQ…
I know there will be a few who will want to take me apart for using somewhat unconventional ingredients (keep in mind I’m based outside the Caribbean) and the fact they didn’t see any crab or salted meats used in the making of the Callaloo. With that last part in mind, here’s proof you’re not…
Over the years I’ve noticed that fish and seafood recipes do really well on the website, maybe it’s due to the shift from more traditional pork, beef and chicken recipes and more exploration of pescatarian type dishes. While you may notice similarities with this recipe and the Coconut Stewed Fish I did back in 2009,…
This recipe is loosely based on a ‘newer’ method my mom has used for making Stewed Salmon the past 12 years or so. It’s definitely not your typical “Caribbean” stewed fish, however it ranks right up there with the flavors we have across the region. You’ll Need… 1 lb salmon fillet1 lime (juice)1/2 teaspoon salt5…
Way back in 2009 I shared the original Pong-up yam with saltfish recipe, a recipe that’s very dear to me as it reminds me of “home” and being a carefree lil fella on the islands. In that recipe we explored how it’s done from scratch, however with this version we’ll use leftover boiled yam and…
Make this make sense? Trinidad and Tobago are two relatively small ISLANDS, meaning they’re surrounded by water. Both the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are teeming with fish, yet if you look closer at our culinary culture, you’ll notice that we use a fair amount of tin (canned) fish in our recipes. You’ll Need… 1…
The traditional way this dish is made is with Dasheen Bush Bhagi (tender leaves of the Taro plant), however being in Canada means that securing decent Taro leaves is very challenging. Yes, I could drive to Toronto to the many West Indian grocers, but from experience I know that it’s insanely expensive and the quality…
There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of easy curry chicken simmering on the stove, filling the kitchen with warm, aromatic spices and rich Caribbean flavor. This Simply Delicious 20 Minute Curry Chicken is my refreshed take on a recipe I first shared years ago, and it remains one of the most satisfying ways to…
As we dig deeper into #SoupSeason it occurred to me that I’ve never shared this version of Oxtail Soup with you. For most people outside the Caribbean, the texture and consistency (loaded with root vegetables) of this soup will be more comparable to a stew. However such is the case for most soups from the…
Yea not so much quick, but hear me out. Cook a large batch and freeze (and thaw), for days you want a quick dinner with steamed rice or maybe you have time to make hot Sada Roti. This combination of tender beef and red kidney beans is a rich and delicious coconut gravy, with hints…
