With an abundance of plump Cherry Tomatoes in our garden and the thousands of requests I get for more recipes in the #MeatFreeMonday series on YouTube, I thought I’d share (while not “Caribbean”) a simple and delicious salad with you all. You’ll Need… 1- 1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes (sliced in 1/2)1/2 large red onion…
Here’s one of those comforting dishes you and your family will enjoy on those cozy winter nights (yea I’m based in Canada where we get COLD winters). Steam/boil some rice and you’re golden. You may also cook this in advance and freeze, to just thaw/heat and enjoy when you don’t feel like cooking after a…
BLISS! When two culinary worlds collide, you get what I refer to as the Ultimate Comfort Food! Curry Stew Chicken and Pelau are two of my fav dishes out of the Caribbean. Anyone close to me will tell you that I can eat either on a daily basis. Such is my love for them. Served…
After posting the stove-top version of this classic Soy Sauce Fried Chicken a while back, there were many requests via Instagram for a more healthier version. While there’s no replacing what hot oil can do to chicken (when to comes to taste), the oven version is very close to perfection as well. The simplicity of…
On the eve of kicking of the 2021 version of the annual #JulyMonthOfGrilling, I thought I’d run a NEW Giveaway. With the help of our friends at Calmdo today’s offering is a NEW Air Fryer Toaster Oven. As you know (or not) it’s been a scorching Summer here in Canada and that means I don’t…
While one may say this is not a “Caribbean” salad, I have to question why not? Have you ever had sun ripened tomatoes or watermelon straight from the farmer’s field? I have and it was when I was a lil fella on the islands and that farm was our family kitchen garden in Trinidad and…
Here’s a dish which can be a soup (as I treated it today), a stew (add some cubed potato and other root vegetables) or reduced to a lovely lentil side dish. While not the classic way we do lentils in the Caribbean, you’ll find that it’s just as tasty and COMFORTING! You’ll Need… 2 cans…
You’re about to CHANGE your Curry Chicken game FOREVER! It’s ridiculous how simply adding roasted Butternut Squash (any squash will work) changes everyday curry chicken to something even more comforting and tasty. No, there’s no need to add coconut to this dish IMHO (I know there will be people asking). You’ll Need… 3-4 lbs chicken2…
Here’s another classic dish we make with Pigeon Peas, especially when they’re in full production from early January in the Caribbean (harvest/production last for about 3 months if memory serves me right). In my case I’m based in Canada where the growing season is not long enough for us to have it in our garden….
Jamaican Callaloo (aka spinach, Chorai Bhagi) is a regular in my garden every year, so it’s only normal to see many recipes featuring this ‘greens’ we adore in the Caribbean. In this version we’ll put another loved Caribbean ingredient to use to add additional flavor and give the dish a true comforting appeal. Salted Pigtails!…
While I’ve been pro #TeamDryPelau most of my known life, the past few years I’ve slowly migrated over to #TeamWetPelau. The wet and dry referring the finished texture of this iconic Caribbean one-pot dish. There is no other dish I enjoy more that Pelau as it’s a meal which brings IMMEDIATE comfort to me. When…
If you’re looking for the ULTIMATE Curry Chicken dish cooked in under 30 minutes, you’re in the right place. This classic masala chicken is not only packed with a definitive punch of flavor, it’s super easy and quick to put together. Using skinless, boneless chicken thighs is the key for maximum flavor and speed of…
