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Macaroni Pie (Caribbean Style Baked Mac & Cheese)

Macaroni Pie (Caribbean Style Baked Mac & Cheese)

This recipe gives the conventional baked mac and cheese a Caribbean flair. Macaroni Pie uses a few more flavours from your spice cabinet and is a classic comfort food in many kitchens. Anyone who knows me knows that whenever I go to a new restaurant Read more…

Paratha (Oil) Roti

Paratha (Oil) Roti

This flatbread may come in a variety of forms, but this Guyanese-style paratha (or oil) roti with it’s soft and flaky layers will have you easily making this in your own kitchen to serve with your favourite curry dish. A few years ago at HotDocs Read more…

Basil-Almond Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Basil-Almond Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

No need to have pricey pine-nuts on hand, as this simple recipe comes together so quickly with common ingredients such as almonds, basil and Parmesan. Tossed in a hot, freshly cooked pasta and topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, this makes a delicious and colourful summer Read more…

Cast Your Vote in the Black Foodie Battle: Guinness Edition

Cast Your Vote in the Black Foodie Battle: Guinness Edition

Hey everyone! I’m grateful to get the chance to work with Black Foodie again and participate in another Black Foodie Battle! This edition used Guinness® Draught Stout (with it’s dark roast coffee and chocolate malt notes) as the star ingredient. I made a quick and Read more…

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

Sorrel is commonly served during the Christmas season in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, but nothing’s stopping you from enjoying this refreshingly spiced drink all year round. Sorrel is a sweet and tart, ruby-red drink that is a favourite during the Christmas and Read more…

Rich Simple Syrup

Rich Simple Syrup

Sweeter than the basic 1:1 ratio simple syrup, this bar staple is very simple (and cheap) to make from scratch. Not only for cocktails, you can use this rich simple syrup to flavour your iced tea or morning coffee. Simple syrup is one of those Read more…