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 form of Bhagi to me. Served with hot Sada Roti and lime peppersauce on the side for what is a…
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 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 sauce, so she never included it in the meals she would make for my siblings and I. She also spoke…
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…
A few years back I shared the recipe for making Stewed Red Herrings (as it’s known in Barbados) and even further back we did Cabbage With Smoked Herrings and in 2010 we did this very same way of preparing Smoked Herrings, however you will see slight differences with this updated version. Should you visit Barbados,…
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…
Being in the Lenten season, it means there’s an increase in requests for more fish recipes. With that in mind and with my occasional craving for ocean fish (I dislike ‘sweet-water” fish, meaning anything from lakes and rivers), I figured I’d share a one-pan fish recipe. Something even the novice can easily put together with…
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…
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…
