Summer Squash Fries Here is an end of summer recipe. Summer squash has a strong resemblance, in flavor and texture, to a zucchini. This works great if you’re cutting back on eating regular French fries. Ingredients: 1 medium summer squash 2 eggs 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (try panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture) 1 teaspoon…
Bloody Mary with Jamaican rum
Ingredients: 2 shots light white Jamaican rum 6 large, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 teaspoons hot sauce, optional 2 teaspoons minced fresh horseradish 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon fresh ground…
Steak in Butter Sauce
This steak marinade is mouthwatering! One of my go to recipes for whenever I’m making a nice cut of steak. I love eating my steak with rice and broccoli. Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 3 tablespoons dried…
Fresh Green Soybean Salad
Soybean Salad Ingredients: 1 pound fresh soybeans 2 Tb salt 2 quarts water Directions: Put a big pot of salted water on the stove on high heat. If your soybeans are still on the stem, sit down while the water is coming to a boil, and strip the pods off the stems. When the water…
Bully Beef
Ingredients: 1 can of corned beef (also known as bully beef in Jamaica) 1 clove of garlic 1 Tablespoon of oil 1/2 Teaspoon of black pepper 1 onion 1 tomato 1/4 Scotch Bonnet 1/2 bell pepper 1 sprig of thyme ¼ cup of water Directions: 1. Chop the onion, tomato, bell pepper, Scotch…
Spinach Salad Lyonnaise
Lyonnaise means: Cooked with onions. Ingredients: 4 cups torn spinach, or a mixture of spinach, lettuce, escarole, and other greens 1 small chopped onion 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil About 1/4 pound (or less) good bacon or ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 to 4 tablespoons sherry or wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon…
Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 pound cucumbers ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon instant *Dashi granules (optional; available in many grocery stores) 1 teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste Instructions: In a dry heavy skillet, toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until golden. Let cool. Cut cucumbers…
Broccoli and Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon Olive oil, plus more as needed 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons…
French toast with eggs
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat slices of bread 3 eggs 1 egg for frying 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pam spray 1 teaspoon vanilla extract salt to taste Directions: 1. Beat eggs together with the milk, salt, spices and vanilla. 2. Spray a skillet with the Pam, coat it very…
Colorful Carrot Slaw
You can make this light meal in minutes. Just grate the carrots, toss with oil and lemon juice, then put a heaping spoonful on a cracker, biscuit, or crusty, hot bread. Add another drizzle of olive oil, and another pinch of herbs for a mouthwatering treat of contrasting textures and flavors. Who says food can’t…
Stew pork
Stew pork is made the same way as stew chicken. However pork cooks faster then chicken because it has the same texture as chicken breast. Whenever I cook I always save the sauce for later. ( chicken stock makes a great base for beef dishes). Stew pork Cuisine: Jamaican Author: Caribbean Cuisine Prep…