Linguini & Clams Recipe
A classic Italian favorite of littleneck clams steamed in a silky lemon butter sauce and tossed with linguini
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A classic Italian favorite of littleneck clams steamed in a silky lemon butter sauce and tossed with linguini
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Never mind the fact that this decadent cacao tea is packed with heart healthy flavonoids. My favorite part of drinking a cup of rich Cacao tea is the crunchy little bits of cocoa nut that settles in the bottom of the cup. I am uncertain if other Caribbean islands prepare the cacao/ chocolate the same
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If Ackee & Saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish then fried dumplings ought to be our national side dish. Fried dumplings and festivals (a sweet fried cornmeal dumpling) are commonly served alongside so many entrees it might be easier to list the ones that it doesn’t accompany.
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PLAYING FAVORITES If ever there was a favorite soup for Jamaicans, Red Peas would be the one. This thick rich hearty soup is traditionally made with lots of red kidney beans and salted pigtails. It is then finished with vegetables, dumplings and ground provisions. The standard Caribbean soup blend of yam, potatoes, dumplings, and other
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“Pass The Dutchie” For a country gal like myself those words are more than just the title to a catchy reggae tune. They are words to live by. Countless times I have heard and said ‘pass the dutchie’ while on a quest to whip up something or another. As of this writing I own 5
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This Mango Cucumber Salsa recipe happened when I decided to forage through my vast collection of food pictures. This refreshing salsa is most definitely one of the easiest recipes you will ever prepare. The sweetness of the ripe mango and refreshing bits of cucumber accented by sharp bites of onion and cilantro makes for a
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It’s a Cultural Thing Caribbean black cake is decadently rich, very spirited and highly addictive. If you know anything much at all about English Caribbean cuisine you already know that Black Cake is our official Christmas Cake. It can also be found at most other Caribbean celebrations, year round. Even though this rich treat can be
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Is pot water a Jamaican ting? That is the question I found myself pondering last week, as a sipped on a cup of hot pot water.I can think of nothing comparable to a cup of steaming hot pot water generously flavored with bits of ground provisions, banana, and dumplings. For as long as I can
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Bananas have the distinction of being both a fruit and a vegetable. Green bananas are considered a vegetable. They are a staple ingredient in African, Polynesian, Asian, Spanish, and Caribbean cuisine. Ripe bananas are a fruit that’s familiar to just about everyone on planet earth. In Caribbean cuisine green bananas are used to make a variety
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Is breadfruit a superfood? What exactly is a ‘superfood’ and is breadfruit a superfood? Well. Let’s take a closer look at this perfect(ly) delicious, totally healthy, specimen called Breadfruit? Breadfruit can be cooked and eaten at all stages of growth; from small and immature, when it is similar to artichoke hearts; to starchy mature; to
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