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Category Archives: brunch
SEAFOOD BALLS WITH KALE PESTO
Okay, so I got a little enthusiastic with my kale pesto. I couldn’t wait to slather same all over my seafood balls and linguine pasta. With a little help from my stash of hurricane canned goods, I was able to make some mouth-watering seafood balls. Drained the liquid from cans of: Combined drained canned seafoodContinue reading “SEAFOOD BALLS WITH KALE PESTO”
PICKLED MACKEREL/ROASTED BREADFRUIT #PERFECT JAMAICAN PAIRS
It’s the weekend!! I can’t help myself. Will be treating my palate to a few of Jamaica’s favorite dishes. Already, my taste buds are salivating for that slightly salty and delectable dish of pickled mackerel. Will be serving same with wholesome slices of roasted breadfruit. Breadfruit is an excellent substitute for rice or bread. RoastedContinue reading “PICKLED MACKEREL/ROASTED BREADFRUIT #PERFECT JAMAICAN PAIRS”
PICKLED MACKEREL #A WEEK-END CHEAT DISH!
A RUSTIC JAMAICAN TREAT
WENT RED!! #FRIED RED TOMATOES/AVOCADO DIP
Needed something to quiet and satisfy the craving within. What do you know? Bobby Flay came to my rescue. Stumbled on one of his Brunch shows. One of the items on the menu was fried red tomatoes. Decided to create my version as I had the main ingredients on hand (red plum tomatoes). Sliced themContinue reading “WENT RED!! #FRIED RED TOMATOES/AVOCADO DIP”
GRILLED BREADFRUIT WITH IDEAL PALS (ACKEE/CODFISH/CALLALOO)
Sunday’s brunch was quite a Jamaican affair. I went with one of my favorites, breadfruit which was roasted the previous day. This was done in oven at 450 degrees fahrenheit for approximately one hour. Peeled the tropical beauty and sliced: Brushed slices with a little olive oil, sprinkled with a pinch of salt and thenContinue reading “GRILLED BREADFRUIT WITH IDEAL PALS (ACKEE/CODFISH/CALLALOO)”
WILD ALASKAN SALMON FROM MY PANTRY #SALMON PATTIES
Didn’t have to venture on high seas and contend with choppy and perilous waves to get my wild Alaskan salmon to my kitchen. Thanks to those hard-working fisher men/women, I was able to fetch a can of this omega food in my hands. I had the perfect plan. Decided to make a few salmon pattiesContinue reading “WILD ALASKAN SALMON FROM MY PANTRY #SALMON PATTIES”
SUMMER’S FINEST #GRILLED CORN SALAD FIESTA
I was in good company. It was like a corn fiesta in my kitchen. Once again, Mother Nature has done her duty. She has bestowed some of the finest and wholesome foods for the sizzling days of summer. And because I know how much these foods are perishable, I did my part by firing upContinue reading “SUMMER’S FINEST #GRILLED CORN SALAD FIESTA”
A TASTE OF HOME (JAMAICA) #PICKLED RED HERRING AND SAUTEED CABBAGE
So, over the week-end, I went a tad naughty and indulged in dish atypical of my weekly diet. All roads led me to a Jamaican experience. Needed something tasty and a little salty. Knew what I had to do. Didn’t have to venture far. Had left-over pickled red herring in close sight in refrigerator. Because Continue reading “A TASTE OF HOME (JAMAICA) #PICKLED RED HERRING AND SAUTEED CABBAGE”
PERFECT JAMAICAN COMPANIONS #ACKEE/CODFISH, ETC.
If it’s the week-end, at some point, I’ve got to go Jamaican. And, that ‘s what I did for Sunday’s brunch. I allowed a few items of left-overs (boiled banana and whole-wheat dumplings) to be a part of my delicious dish. I warmed my soft/creamy banana and slit in halves. These I placed beside myContinue reading “PERFECT JAMAICAN COMPANIONS #ACKEE/CODFISH, ETC.”