Pick a dish that needs slow cooking and make it your Sunday dinner. Leave it to cook for hours while you spend time with family. My choice this time is Beef short ribs, braised for 3 hours in a rich flavorful sauce.
Category Archives: Dinners
Paella
This is a dish I discovered while befriending South Americans in the USA. It reminds me of a Palau and African jaloff rice. Usually made with a mixture of seafood like clams and shrimp, which I’m allergic to, this version is made with chicken and churizo, also acceptable. This meal can be Vegetarian if youContinue reading “Paella”
Rasta Pasta
I Never had this at home; I discovered this recipe through my other Caribbean friends from other islands while living in America and going to big West Indian cook-outs. This reminds me of a carbonara sauce withough the egg yolks. This is made with Jerk chicken, usually thighs, and a coconut cream based sauce withContinue reading “Rasta Pasta”
Jerk Chicken Wings
Remember my jerk seasoning I made, used it to prepare these soon to be oven made barbecue jerk chicken wings. 24 hours to marinate…stay tuned. Here’s the finished product
Interesting Mash
Most commonwealth nations love a tatty mash 😃 Make your mash potato interesting and more nutritious by adding other vegetables. My vegetable mash usually includes vegetables that are easy to hide 😉 Ingredients2 medium potatoes1/2 butternut pumpkin8 chopped brussel sprouts1/2 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley3 cloves minced garlicButter, sour cream salt and pepperContinue reading “Interesting Mash”
A Typical Caribbean Lunch
Growing up in the Caribbean, the biggest meal of the day was lunch. Back in the day, most people worked in agriculture and need the energy to take them through a full day of hard work in the field. After a Big breakfast, a hot lunch would follow and the ‘tea-type’ small dinner that wouldContinue reading “A Typical Caribbean Lunch”
Chicken Pasta Carbonara
This is another dish I picked up in Australia. A family favorite Italian dish. There are different versions of this dish from different parts of Italy, this is my family’s favorite method, maybe it can be yours too. Ingredients 1 Chicken breast150g Mushrooms1/2 Brown Onion3 cloves of Garlic 🧄2 egg yolks1 cup thickened cream orContinue reading “Chicken Pasta Carbonara”
Beef Rissoles
A very English dish, made the Aussie way, into an Australian favorite by a West Indian in this instance. Made with a combination of sausage mince and lean beef mince, fried and then stewed in a rich gravy. Ingredients250g beef mince3 beef sausages1/2 cup Bread crumbs2 tbsp Milk2 Tsp Garlic powder1 Tbsp Onion powderParsleySalt andContinue reading “Beef Rissoles”
Miso Soup
Had a big lunch today, dinner tonight is some Miso soup with vegetables. A light and warming meal for a rainy day.
Red beans in smoked ham hock stew
One of my mom’s favorite stews. Made often when I was a child. The beans were always fresh and everything that went into the stew was locally grown. My mom would not use any meat in her version, but you wouldn’t miss it. This one has smokey flavor from the smoked ham hock. This dishContinue reading “Red beans in smoked ham hock stew”
Grande Mangeur 