Got a little excited. And, when I do, culinary storms are liable to develop. First, it started out with my fresh, nutritious, and satiating coconut. It was a good one; full of creamy goodness. It brought back island (Jamaican) memories. Decided to use a portion of nature’s milk in a polenta (turned cornmeal) dish. AsContinue reading “POLENTA (TURNED CORNMEAL) WITH TWIST”
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CREAMY POLENTA IN THE COMPANY OF SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP
The flavors, spices, and ingredients were ‘popping’ in my kitchen. Didn’t have to hop on a plane, bus or train to garner a Jamaican, Italian and Southern experience. With the aid of a few relatively inexpensive ingredients, I was able to turn out quite a mouth-watering dish. My pantry yielded a pack of cornmeal forContinue reading “CREAMY POLENTA IN THE COMPANY OF SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP”
SEARED SNAPPER IN COCONUT MILK WITH A HINT OF CURRY
My palate had the craving for a slightly bold yet creamy taste for my resident snapper fish. Decided on coconut milk with a hint of curry powder. So glad that I had freshly squeezed coconut milk in freezer. Defrosted same and allowed it to simmer under low heat until it was thick and cream inContinue reading “SEARED SNAPPER IN COCONUT MILK WITH A HINT OF CURRY”
RED BEANS(PEAS) SOUP WITH ROOT VEGGIES AND HAM BONES/PIG’S TAIL
The first day of 2016 found me quite naughty in the kitchen. You see, I blame my childhood friends, Dorna and Clova. They requested a Jamaican favorite, red beans (well, we call it ‘peas’ in Jamaica) soup with pig’s tail, left-over ham bone and a medley of root veggies. I’ve consumed this soup numerous timeContinue reading “RED BEANS(PEAS) SOUP WITH ROOT VEGGIES AND HAM BONES/PIG’S TAIL”
ROASTED CITRUS CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS
When you cook chicken a ‘million’ and one ways, one has to devise other ways to enjoy the feathery one. Had a few oranges that were heading down south. You see, although the calendar says autumn, the temperatures still feel like summer in Florida. As a result, my precious perishables carry shorter shelf lives. IContinue reading “ROASTED CITRUS CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS”
A SUMMER WRAP-UP #GRILLED AND SKEWERED SHRIMP
With summer on its way out I thought I would fire-up my in-door pan grill. And so I did with the sweet and crispy corn on the cob along with bell peppers and onions. Corns were brushed with a little olive oil and added to piping hot grill so as to wake up the beautifulContinue reading “A SUMMER WRAP-UP #GRILLED AND SKEWERED SHRIMP”
A FIESTA IN MY POT #PICKLED CODFISH ON A BED OF COCONUT RICE WITH KALE/PUMPKIN
I’m not surprised. For the last few days, I’ve been indulging in all the typical protein dishes imaginable. My palate was in search of something different. And so, it led me to a one pot deal; well sort of. It seemed like I had all the colors of the rainbow in my pot. Caribbean flavorsContinue reading “A FIESTA IN MY POT #PICKLED CODFISH ON A BED OF COCONUT RICE WITH KALE/PUMPKIN”
TREADING ON THE LIGHT SIDE FOR SPRING #PAN-SEARED TARRAGON FLOUNDER/PUREED COCONUT CHICKPEAS
It might not be so in certain locales; however, the calendar is saying that’s springtime. In my neck of the woods, there’s no denying. The temperature on the outskirts are already several degrees up and at interval, there is that cool balance of breeze. For heaven’s sake, even my orchid is acknowledging the changing ofContinue reading “TREADING ON THE LIGHT SIDE FOR SPRING #PAN-SEARED TARRAGON FLOUNDER/PUREED COCONUT CHICKPEAS”
STARBUCKS IS GOING COCONUTS!…##COCONUT MILK
Once again, our neighborhood coffeehouse, Starbucks is testing a new idea; more of a product, coconut milk. Actually, they have tried it in San Diego, California and Washington before and the response seemed to have been favorable. As a result, based on customers’ demand, they have added coconut milk on their menu. Sometime this month,Continue reading “STARBUCKS IS GOING COCONUTS!…##COCONUT MILK”
USHER IN THE WARM AND THE EXOTIC FLAVORS ##GRILLED SHRIMP IN A COCONUT/CURRY SAUCE
It seems like the whole world is under a cold spell. The blizzard of 2015 has made its mark on the New England region of the United States and other locales. Even sunny South Florida is experiencing 40’s and 50’s in temperatures. But, I’m not complaining; I’ve decided to go Jamaican with an infusion ofContinue reading “USHER IN THE WARM AND THE EXOTIC FLAVORS ##GRILLED SHRIMP IN A COCONUT/CURRY SAUCE”