Today I made three types of pizza to satisfy all of the family members’ different requests. I came up with these three varieties; bacon-cheeseburger and ham, bacon, onion, and basil for the meat lovers, and ratatouille for the veggie lover. I woke up this morning trying to decide what to make today and pizza came to…
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A sweet indulgence for mid morning or afternoon
A little indulgence…My vanilla-chocolate pound cake is tender and moist. The luscious vanilla cake is marbled with deep chocolate veins. It is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite mid-morning or afternoon break. Tea time is one of my favorite times of the day. d Growing up in Guyana, teatime was a common practice. In…
Good for the soul oatmeal
It’s been raining for 3 days now here. What’s better to start the morning than a bowl of warm oatmeal? I have mine with toasted almonds and dried blueberries with cinnamon and allspice. Happy Monday! INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup water 1 cup milk ( you can use 2%, almond,…
Spicy prawn curry
When you are nostalgic for a Guyanese meal but you’re far away from home… you just have to dig your heels in and make it yourself!! Spicy prawn curry with coconut milk, jasmine rice, dhal & spinach cooked down in coconut milk. Curry is not a familiar dish in Haiti. This was quite…
Sunday breakfast. Baked egg cups with a side of crisp bacon and chipotle sausage
Sunday breakfast. Baked egg cups with a side of bacon and chipotle sausage. Great for a lazy day when you want something a little different and you have some extra time to create Basically, it’s a new take on the traditional bacon and eggs with toast. I also served some sautéed…
The Almighty Soursop or Corossol is an immune booster and so much more.
Soursop or corossol (Annona muricata) is a miracle fruit and known well in the Caribbean and Asia for its many health benefits.These fine examples of the fruit are from my tree and I consider myself very lucky to have one in my garden. Not only is the fruit prized for its flesh (which is so…
Spicy Cumin Potato Samosas with homemade pepper jelly
This is such a great hors d’oeuvre or tapas-style plate. My take on a potato samosa… spicy cumin potatoes encased in a flaky crisp wonton skin, highlighted by my homemade pepper jelly! The perfect mixture of Asian flavors. East meets west in the most exciting way. One word… delicious! i Ingredients: 12- 16…
Spaghetti Bolognese with love
One of the humblest of dishes but a feel good comfort food. Spaghetti Bolognese is a timeless classic enjoyed by many. Not only is it an economic platter but it feels you with all kinds of satisfaction when well made. I add fresh plum tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic and red wine to enhance. Little…
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Nothing more enticing than the smell of fresh baked goods in the morning. I love to make muffins, and banana chocolate chip are a constant favorite in my home. They are easy to whip up and I can use up bananas which have gotten too ripe to be eaten but are perfect for baking up…
Mediterranean Inspired Salad
A little Mediterranean inspired salad for lunch today. Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, cucumber, olives, lots of fresh basil, mint, and oregano from my garden and some lovely red quinoa. It all comes together with an olive lemon vinaigrette.