Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Green Sauce Peruvian cuisine is a delightful fusion of indigenous flavors, Spanish influences, and hints of Asian and African culinary techniques. Among the many dishes that showcase the rich tapestry of Peruvian gastronomy, Peruvian Roasted Chicken...
In the heart of every home kitchen lies a secret weapon--along with Caribbean green seasoning, a flavor enhancer that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences. Enter homemade sazon—a magical blend of aromatic spices that adds depth, color, and a...
This cranberry chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey and Thanksgiving guests will thank you for it. You can make this cranberry chutney with as many...
Tamarind chutney is made with tamarind, sweet or sour varieties, peppers and spices. This popular condiment is enjoyed with aloo pies, aloo roti, pholourie, kachori, saheena or doubles. Check out all these recipes on this site. [caption id="attachment_3711" align="aligncenter"...
When I first came to this country decades ago, I worked in Jackson Heights, Queens (NY) and it was there that I fell madly in love with authentic and traditional Pakistani and Indian cuisine. A Pakistani co-worker at the time...
Cajun seasoning is a flavorful spice blend used in southern inspired recipes. In my homemade cajun seasoning blend I added paprika, garlic, onion, old bay, parsley, oregano, chili powder, celery salt, black pepper and Himalayan salt. All my favorite herbs...
Boiled mango chutney is a popular sweet and spicy condiment in Trinidad. It's one of the main condiments enjoyed in doubles, aloo pies or drizzled on fluffy balls of pholourie. In my recipe, green mango is cut into 1 inch...
"This oven bbq chicken is the simplest thing you can put together--preparation is super easy, using simple ingredients and the result is moist, flavorful, and absolutely mouth-watering." Happy Wednesday! Can you believe that January is almost over? Where did the...
What is Green Seasoning? Green seasoning or seasonin’ is a blend of herbs and other aromatics and a quintessential element of Caribbean cooking. We use green seasoning as a marinade for meats, seafood, stews, curries and put "pot-spoonfuls" into soups...
Each Caribbean island boasts of its own unique blend of “devilish” hot sauces also known as pickled peppers. They vary from simple combinations of hot pepper (pronounced peppah) and lime juice or vinegar to more complicated concoctions of fruits(papaya), vegetables...
In this simple recipe, a raw half ripe mango is pureed with garlic, bandania (culantro) and hot pepper(s) to create an exotic blend of flavors. Mango chutney is traditionally enjoyed with pholourie or saheena (deep fried fritters made with chickpea flour and/or regular...
Today I woke up around 11 am [late, fun-filled night last night with a few of my neighbors]. I didn't feel like cooking so I went out and bought a toasted bagel with lox cream cheese-one of my favorites. This doesn't...
