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”
Category Archives: Lunch
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
Banana Smoothie
Bananas, a portable delicious snack. Both of my grand parents were involved in banana farming on the island. Money from selling bananas is what fed the family for decades. Bananas were our main cash crop, till the industry turned to cheaper producers from South America. These producers were able to cut production cost by exploitingContinue reading “Banana Smoothie”
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”
Grande Mangeur 