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

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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

The post Grenadian Banana and Mango Bread 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:

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Breadfruit Pie (Grenadian Style)

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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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9K9uVTCVYk

Ingredients

• 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (as shown in video)
• 1 tin evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter (more can be added if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• a pinch of ground clove (1/8 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• a pinch of salt
• small or medium sized plastic bags

Instructions

• in a medium sized pot on medium high heat, add evaporated milk, peanut butter, and salt. stir until peanut butter is melted .
• remove from heat, add condensed milk, water and essence. mix thoroughly and allow to cool completely
• once cooled, place mixture into bags (1/4 cup at a time or more if desiring of a bigger snow ice). place in freezer preferably overnight or at least 8 hours before enjoying.
• have fun!

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Traditional Grenadian Ginger Beer

The post Grenadian Peanut Butter Snow Ice appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

Ingredients

• 3 lb soaked fruits blended
• 1 lb margarine or butter softened
• 1 lb all purpose flour sifted (about 3 2/3 cups, be sure to weigh it out)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 12 eggs (1 dozen)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• lime peel
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
• 4-5 tablespoons browning/burnt sugar (add more or less depending on how black you want your cake)
• alcohol to pour over the cake once baked (i used quarte cup for the demonstration video)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f and place a bowl of water at the bottom of your oven (this helps with the moisture of the cake)
• grease and flour your cake pans properly and set aside
• in a large bowl add flour, spices, salt and baking powder. whisk well until combined. set aside until ready to be used
• break eggs in another large bowl. add in the lime peel and whisk lightly. all the lime peel to remain in the whisked eggs until you are ready to use it. set aside
• using a hand mixer, add softened margarine to bowl and mix for a couple seconds before adding the sugar.
• once sugar has been added, beat until light and fluffy or pale in colour (roughly 3-5 minutes). next add the essences, lime juice if using and eggs adding some at a time and whisk until combined.
• be sure to beat well after each addition of the eggs.
• next add the fruits and mix well. add in your flour mixture and mix just until combined.
• using a spatula, scrape the sides and mix a bit. next add in the dash of angostura bitters and your browning. fold in well.
• pour batter into cake pans, distributing equally. give it a few taps to get rid of any air bubbles.
• place in preheated oven and bake for about 2 1/2 hours. once baked remove from oven and pour alcohol over it while hot.
• allow to cool completely in pans.
• to cure until Christmas, simple keep pouring alcohol or wine over it (helps to maintain its moisture as well)
• slice and serve
• happy eating!

https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

Now that you have tried this Caribbean Black Fruit Cake recipe, here are some similar ones.

Light Fruit Cake

Sorrel Fruit Cake

The post Caribbean Black Fruit Cake (This recipe is courtesy my mom) appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1-11/2 cups granulated sugar (more or less depending on your level of sweetness taste)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract can be used)
• 3-4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or zest

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• grease a 9″ bundt pan (oil or butter and floured well) and set aside.
• mix flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl and set aside until ready for use.
• in a large bowl, add softened margarine and whipped for a couple seconds. next add sugar and continue to mix until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
• add vanilla extract, lime juice and eggs (add one at time and mix well after each addition). mix well.
• next add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with flour.
• in a microwaveable bowl, add the chocolate chip and margarine and melt (about 30 seconds). mix well until combined.
• add about 1/4 cup of cake batter to the chocolate mixture and gently fold in until well combined.
• starting off with the plain cake batter, add the first layer. next add the chocolate mixture finishing off with the remaining plain cake batter.
• give it a few gentle tap to ensure no air bubbles are present. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (about 60 minutes or more depending on the oven)
• once baked, allow to cool completely in pan before removing, slicing and serve
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

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