Caribbean Family Recipes
I love a good baked chicken especially one with bold flavor. During the holidays or any celebratory time I make a whole roasted Chinese five spice chicken and people always love the variation from the usual herb roasted chicken. For this recipe I’ve used chicken legs and thighs which makes it easier for entertaining. Chinese…
Corned mutton with potatoes is a favorite breakfast dish I grew up eating. Mostly on the weekends because my mom would pair it with oil roti, sada, or bakes which took some time to make. Corned mutton is also served as an anytime meal when you just want something quick and don’t feel like spending…
Tangy tomato-y cream sauce tossed with al dente penne is nothing short of decadent; it’s the perfect comfort meal. One of my favorite pasta dishes to order when dining out is penne alla vodka. It’s a safe choice and you know exactly what you’re getting when you order this dish. Thankfully, penne alla vodka is…
When cauliflower rice became all the rage last year, I have to admit, I was more than skeptical. Rice is a staple in Caribbean cuisine and I couldn’t see how I would substitute it for an imposter rice. I decided if I was going to make cauliflower rice and like it, it would have to…
One thing that gets me excited in the kitchen is using familiar Caribbean flavors in a new (to me) way. These jerk chicken meatballs were born out of laziness, to be honest. I wanted jerk chicken for dinner, but was too lazy to prep and clean the chicken legs/thighs. I seasoned the meat using all…
You may notice in many of my recipes I list “green seasoning” as an ingredient. Green seasoning is simply a puree or chunky blend of fresh herbs, onions, garlic, and hot pepper. It is blended with oil or water and can be stored for a little over a week. This seasoning is the foundation of…
Fire-roasted coconut that has been ground into a fine texture, seasoned with lots of onion, garlic, and hot pepper, served over dhal and rice, then eaten with your bare hands, is a meal you just can’t buy at a roti shop. Coconut choka is a rustic and earthy and just makes me feel like I’m home. Mom would make this only…
My grandmother spent the last month visiting us here in Florida. I’m always excited when she visitis because I know our time together will be filled with chats about her life experiences, family drama, and food. I was able to document some of her recipes, while other dishes we cooked together required me to pay…