French Toast Recipe
This classic french toast is perfect for a lazy weekend morning or any brunch menu. Thick slices of brioche bread dunked in a spiced custard then cooked till crisp on a cast iron skillet is the most...
View ArticleChicken and zucchini stew
Warm and comforting chicken stew gets jazzed up when cooked with zucchini. If you love any kind of summer squash, you'll love the flavors here. It's slightly spicy, juicy and tomato-y. And I love when...
View ArticleGuyanese dhal - instant pot version
Dhal and rice is popular comfort food in many Guyanese households. It's accompanies a variety of vegetable dishes and is perfect when ladled over rice and served with any kind of meat curry. It is...
View ArticleBaked Jerk Salmon
Jerk salmon is an easy protein to pull together for a quick weeknight meal or party. What I love most about using salmon for this recipe is that the firmness of the fish holds up well to the heavy...
View ArticleEasy chocolate cake
My older son is a chocolate lover and this easy chocolate cake is his favorite cake, ever! It's fluffy, chocolatey, and perfectly moist. I've made it a little fancier by making it into a layer cake....
View ArticleGuyanese Fry Bora with Chicken
Fry bora is one of my favorite Guyanese vegetable dishes. It is also known as Chinese long beans, yard beans, or snake beans. It's delicious with seafood, meat, or all by itself, but I enjoy it best...
View ArticleShrimp and broccoli stir fry
One of my favorite Chinese take-out meals is shrimp and broccoli. I love the way it's cooked at Chinese-American restaurants. Luscious shrimp stir fried with crunchy broccoli and a bit of piping hot...
View ArticlePot Roast Chicken with Chef Devan Rajkumar
This Guyanese pot roast chicken starts with caramelized sugar as its base. Then it's simmered with bright aromatics and cassava casareep until it reduces to a luscious sauce. [feast_advanced_jump_to]...
View ArticleCassava salad
A Caribbean spin on a classic favorite. Chunks of cassava enveloped in a homemade mayonnaise dressing and studded with capers, celery, and carrots for the ultimate crunch. [feast_advanced_jump_to]...
View ArticleDate nut balls
Two ingredients are all you need to make these date and nut balls. It's a quick no-bake snack perfect while fasting for Ramadan or anytime throughout the year. They're chewy, sweet, and satisfying....
View ArticleQuick and Easy Coleslaw
Coleslaw is the perfect tangy side dish to complement BBQ menus or a plate of Trinidadian pelau. It has a crisp texture and a slightly creamy dressing with just the right sweetness and acidity....
View ArticleGuyanese Casareep Lamb
Guyanese casareep lamb is a finger-licking dish made with chunks of lamb simmered in casareep, a thick, dark syrup derived from cassava. Small cuts of lamb are sautéed with aromatics, then simmered in...
View ArticleSmall Batch Egg Fried Rice
This small batch fried rice is perfect for smaller households. It's great for using up leftover rice or making a flavorful meal by combining same-day cooked rice with scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and a...
View ArticleScallion Fry Bake
This savory version of Caribbean fry bake has scallions and spicy peppers, adding a flavorful twist to the traditional recipe. Serve this scallion fry bake with your favorite fillings for breakfast or...
View ArticleSalmon Cakes (using canned salmon)
Salmon cakes are a tasty budget-friendly fish cake that can be served as an appetizer, in-between-meal high-protein snack, or made part of a main dish. They're versatile, pair well with sauces, and can...
View ArticleScalloped Eddoes in Coconut Milk
This is a Caribbean twist on the classic scalloped potato. Instead of potatoes, thinly sliced eddoes are used, layered with seasoned coconut milk in place of dairy milk, then baked until golden in an...
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