Tomato Coconut Curry
A new found family favourite – this take on a Goa fish curry has filled our hearts with warmth and spice. Once the coconut milk goes in this is a simple “set on low and forget” meal that is solid on it’s own or served …
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French Press Coffee
If your loved ones like coffee, this is the cup to make their day that much better. Works particularly well with medium to dark roasts. Options for the perfect cup of coffee are endless but I’ve provided a few of my favourite twists. Like everything …
Coconut Baked Beans
My partner loves cooking with coconut milk and tomatoes. I’m happy to oblige this flavour combo because I also find it positively delightful, On the hunt for a go-to baked bean recipe that isn’t drowning in molasses – I gleaned some brilliant inspiration from my …
Rice and Peas
I remember watching a Youtube video of Caribbean mothers competing and sizing up each other’s Rice and Peas and realizing that something so technically precise can be executed very differently. This is how I watched my parents cook Rice and Peas – I’ve yet to …
Protein Yogourt Shake
Most mornings I exercise, get some sun in my eyes, and hug my loved ones. On the days that I exercise, I often turn to this protein shake to replenish and bolster my protein stores. The key to this is the protein power. I swear …
Black Navy Bean Salad
Canned beans are a dream when a cook is in a hurry. Protein-rich, sustaining carbs, deep and luxurious flavour. Gently coated with a lemony-oregano oil, accompanied with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers that scream summertime bliss. How to make beans more accessible? Cultures across the globe …
Fried Plantain
Plantain, eggs, and toast – this was the go to breakfast when I needed something filling, quick to prepare, and effortlessly palatable at 6:00 am. The trick to excellent fried plantain is the waiting game with the natural ripening process with the produce. Similar to …
Jerk Chicken
Jerk. A name of infamy and not for the faint of heart. I’ve likened a house Jerk marinade to Mexican mole or Italian bolognese. Easily comprised of over 20 ingredients, whittled down, pored over and reiterated to exhaustion. Spices and herbs in every nook and …