https://youtu.be/dLx7JWk4abI

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bitter sweet chocolate chips plus 1/2 cup reserved
• 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Grenadian Jouvay Cocoa Powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degree f
• in a skillet over low heat, add margarine and 12 ounces chocolate chip. mix until melted completely. remove from heat and set aside
• to a large bowl, add flour, cocoa powder and salt. mix well until combined and set aside until ready to use.
• add eggs, brown and white sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. beat well on high speed for about 5 minutes or until it’s thick and creamy.
• next add in the melted chocolate and mix well.
• add the dry mixture and mix until just combined. add in the reserved chocolate chips and fold in gently.
• place into a lightly greased brownie pan or muffin pan. next, add the batter to the pan and tap lightly to remove air bubbles
• place into preheated oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes or just until under baked (a skewer inserted comes out with a little crumb).
• remove from heat and allow to cool completely before remove from pan and serve
• enjoty!

Please note that you can add nuts etc to your brownies to make it more interesting.

https://youtu.be/dLx7JWk4abI

Now that you have tried t his delicious Brownie Bites recipe, here are some similar ones to try:

One Bowl Chocolate Cake (Simple)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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https://youtu.be/F_ZjX2DnLrc

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 11/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Ingredients

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f
• in a large bowl mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder and soda and spices. set aside until ready for use
• in another large mixing bowl, add oil and egg and whisk until combined. next add in the pumpkin puree, vanilla, milk, sugar and lime zest or juice.
• mix well. add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold in gently to avoid having a tough muffin on hand.
• next add in chopped walnuts.
• line a 12 inch muffin pan and equally distribute the batter. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean or bake for roughly 15 minutes (please keep an eye on the muffin)
• once baked, remove from oven and allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a rack to cool completely.
• serve with a bit of butter or honey on the top. enjoy

https://youtu.be/F_ZjX2DnLrc

If you have tried this delicious Pumpkin Cornmeal Muffins recipe, here are some similar ones to look at:

Ripe Plantain Muffins

Cornbread Muffins

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https://youtu.be/R9k2_ei9_Ks

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 tin sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 -1/2 cup or more, freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• an 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

• in a large skillet on medium low heat, add coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar and margarine. Mix well until sugar and butter is melted into the mixture.
• bring to a boil. once boiling, add grated ginger and give a good mix.
• continue to mix to avoid mixture spilling over the pot unto the stove; as well as to avoid the mixture from getting burnt
• once the mixture has started to move away from the sides of your skillet, take a bowl with cold water and drop a soft serve into it.
• once it forms a soft ball, it’s ready. remove from heat, add the vanilla extract and mix well. allow to cool for about 3 minutes.
• mix well until the mixture has thickened considerably. place on a greased plate and allow to cool completely before cutting through and serve
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/R9k2_ei9_Ks

Now that you have tried this Coconut Ginger Fudge recipe, here are some similar ones;

COCONUT CHIP CHIP

Grenadian Coconut Tart

The post Coconut Ginger Fudge appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/Xpc3DbB4310

Ingredients

• 4 cups thinly sliced coconut
• 2 1/2 cups brown sugar (add more if desire)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

• on medium high heat, place a large skillet. add water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt. mix well and allow to boil
• once boiling, add in coconut and cream of tartar and mix well
• allow to cook until the syrup has reduced and it pulls away from the side of the pan.
• once finished, quickly drop spoon full unto a cookie sheet and allow to dry completely.
• enjoy

https://youtu.be/Xpc3DbB4310

Now that you have tried this COCONUT CHIP CHIP recipe, here are similar ones to try:

Groundnut Sugar Cake

Grenadian Coconut Tart

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o95c0oPN6Fs

Ingredients

• 2 medium over ripe bananas, pureed
• 1 julie mango, chopped into chunks and pureed
• 1/4 cup grated coconut (optional)
• 250g all purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon all spice
• a pinch of salt
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus more for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• the juice of 1 lime (1 teaspoon of lime or lemon zest can be used as well)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325degrees f
• in a bowl, add the flour, spices and rising agents and mix thoroughly. set aside until ready for use.
• in a large bowl, add the oil, molasses and sugar. mix well until combined.
• next add in in the pureed bananas and mango and mix well. next add in the eggs, the essences, the lime juice and ginger. be sure to mix very well until combined.
• add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. next add in the walnut (be sure to have extra to place on the top).
• place batter into a greased and floured pan and give a few tops to get ready of air bubbles.
• place in oven and allow to bake for roughly about 1 hour or until skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes before removing and placing on rack to cool completely.
• enjoy!

Now that you have tried this Grenadian Banana and Mango Bread recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Mango Cake

Banana Bread Updated

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https://youtu.be/UlIhb6XJYx0

Ingredients

• 1 pastry dough prepared (or you can check out my Chicken Pot Pie recipe to see how)
• 1 cup ripe mango (about 1 large mango cut into cubes)
• 1 teaspoon corn starch
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• a pinch of nutmeg
• 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a skillet on low heat, add in all ingredients with the exception of the vanilla extract. mix well until combined
• cook until softened (roughly 3-4 minutes)
• once cooked, turn of heat and add vanilla extract. mix well.
• allow the mango mixture to cool completely.
• on a lightly floured counter top, add puff pastry dough. cut into desired shapes and size.
• add about 1 teaspoon of the mango mixture to the center of one side to the cut dough and fold the other side over it, making sure to crimp (seal) the edges together using a little water.
• place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in freezer to rest for 20-30 minutes.
• remove and egg wash the top. bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the baking sheet for a few minutes.
• remove and place on rack to cool completely before serving
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/UlIhb6XJYx0

Now that you have tried this delicious Mango Turnover recipe, here are some similar ones to try:

Meat Pocket Grenadian Style

Chicken Pot Pie

The post Mango Turnover appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/J0Xb6GJ-lC8

Ingredients

• 1 small breadfruit (roughly 1 lb),washed, peeled and gutted
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 pimento peppers, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 chado beni twigs, finely minced
• fresh thyme
• chives, finely chopped (i used a few)
• fresh parsley, chopped
• salt to taste
• cayenne or hot pepper sauce (1/4 teaspoon or more )
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

Instructions

• boil breadfruit in salted water until soft. drain and place while hot in a large heat prove bowl.
• crush breadfruit while hot (it’s much easier)
• add in seasonings, mix well until combined and let sit for a bit to cool before adding the egg (you don’t want your egg to cook)
• once egg has been added, mix thoroughly and form into round shapes (big or small) and set aside
• coat the breadfruit balls in the breadcrumb and set aside
• place a large skillet with oil on medium low heat. allow the oil to heat well. next place the breadfruit balls in and be careful not to add too much at the same time. fry the balls until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side)
• once finished, remove from oil and serve by itself or with any condiments of choice.
• enjoy!!

https://youtu.be/J0Xb6GJ-lC8

Now that you have tried the Breadfruit Balls recipe, here are some similar recipes to try:

Breadfruit Fritters

Breadfruit Pie (Grenadian Style)

The post Breadfruit Balls appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/0mHfScLnj2M

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken part of choice, cleaned and seasoned
• 1 large carrot, medium sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium cinnamon stick
• rosemary
• thyme
• chives
• chado benny
• 1 medium sized onion chopped
• 4 garlic cloves chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon green seasoning
• 1 tablespoon oil for making the browning
• 1/4 cup sugar for making the browning

Instructions

• in a large skillet on medium high heat, add oil and sugar. allow the sugar to burn until a golden brown colour is achieved. be sure to keep a close eye on it as you don’t want it to burn too much (will be bitter)
• next add in seasoned chicken along with spices and additional seasonings and mix quickly and thoroughly. cover and allow to steam for a 5 minutes or so before adding water
• allow to cook. be sure to taste for flavour during the cooking process
• once cooked, serve with any side of choice with a salad
  • enjoy

https://youtu.be/0mHfScLnj2M

Now that you have tried this delicious Grenadian Stewed Chicken recipe, here are some similar ones.

Tomato Stewed Chicken with Coconut Rice

Coconut dumplings and stewed turkey

The post Grenadian Stewed Chicken appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/SJLJ8ismiHw

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb yam, grated
• 1/2 pound tania, grated
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 6-7 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 stick of cinnamon bark
• a pinch of salt
• 1 tin or more of sweetened condensed milk
• 4-5 or more cups of water

Instructions

• start off with 1-2 cups of water on medium heat heat and add the spices and salt. allow to come to a boil.
• once the water is boiling, add in the grated yam and tannia and mix while add to avoid lumps.
• continue to mix and add water 1 cup at a time (this mixture is a bit thick so keep an eye on the texture)
• once it has cooked about 15-20 minutes, remove from heat and sweeten.
• pour into a bowl or cup and serve hot with any side of choice
• enjoy!

Now that you have tried this delicious Yam Porridge recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

cassava porridge

Green Plantain Porridge

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https://youtu.be/bCtvSQ6nIgk

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain flour
• 1/2 – 3/4 cups sugar (white or brown or a mixture of both)
• 2 medium sized over ripe plantain, blended
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup margarine, melted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any flavourless oil of choice
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or lime peel
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped + more for the top

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add the flour and spices along with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. give it a really good mix until combined.
• set aside until ready for use.
• in another bowl, add eggs, vanilla essence and lime juice. mix for a few seconds until combined. next add in sugar and oil and mix until well incorporated into the egg mixture
• add in the pureed plantains and mix until combined.
• next add in the dry mixture and mid just until combined. add in the walnut and fold in with a spatula just until mixed (do not over mix)
• add to lined muffin pans and give a quick tap to level the top. next add some chopped walnuts and place in preheated oven to bake.
• bake for roughly 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
• remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before placing on a rack to cool completely
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/bCtvSQ6nIgk

Now that you have tried this delicious Ripe Plantain Muffins recipe, here are some similar ones to try.

Cornbread Muffins

Coconut Roc Bun

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