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

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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!

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https://youtu.be/3F-djoRZ1nE

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons flax chia blend
• 1/2 cup soaked rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon milk powder
• 1/4 cup sorrel paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sorrel drink
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

• in a stand mixer, add all ingredients with the exception of the sorrel drink and oil. mix well.
• next add in oil and mix. add sorrel drink as needed. if the dough is too sticky, add reserved flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. (dough should be sticky yet pliable to work with)
• knead for 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl and set aside in a warm corner of the kitchen to proof. (about 1 hour)
• once proofed, punch in the middle to deflate releasing any air bubbles. place in mixer to knead for a further 3 minutes.
• place on floured counter top and form into a bread dough. place in greased loaf pan and make incisions on the top.
• allow to proof for about 45 minutes before placing it into a preheated oven to bake for about 50-60 minutes (depending on the oven used)
• once baked until golden brown, remove from oven. allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before placing on rack to cool completely.
• slice and serve with any dish of choice such as ham etc.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/3F-djoRZ1nE

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Sorrel Drink

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https://youtu.be/eHdPzeDD_pU

Ingredients for the jam

• 2 cups of sorrel pulp
• 2 cups sorrel concentrate (may use less)
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups of sugar (sweetness based on preference)
• a pinch of salt to balance to flavour

Instructions

• in a ninja or high powered blender, add pulp and some of the sorrel concentrate a little a time and pulse until a smooth think paste is formed.
• place a large skillet on medium low heat and add paste, sugar and salt. stir until dissolved.
• allow past to simmer for roughly 20 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a jar.

Ingredients for jelly

• 4 cups of sorrel concentrate
• 2 – 2 1/2 cups sugar
• a pinch of salt

Instructions

• in a large skillet, add concentrate, sugar and salt. give it a good stir. allow to boil until it has reduced to by half. lower the heat and be sure to keep a close eye on the jelly. once you start the feel the pull of the jelly it’s ready.
• remove from heat and allow to cool before transferring to a jar.

N.B This can be stored in your fridge for months without going bad once closed tightly.

Refrigerate to keep it nice and fresh. the longer it sits the more flavourful it becomes.

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https://youtu.be/RdV_xA_nILw

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pumpkin, washed, peeled and sliced into cubes
• 2 cups rice, washed (i used parboiled brown rice)
• coconut milk (i used 3/4 of the powdered milk)
• 3 pimento peppers, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• a few twigs of chives
• a few big thyme leaves, chopped
• fresh thyme
• 2 chado beni leaves, diced
• salt to taste
• water as needed
• 1 tablespoon oil of choice

Instructions

• in a large skillet, add oil and heat up. add in some of the above mentioned seasonings with the exception of the thyme and mix well.
• allow to sautee for a few minutes. next add in pumpkin and give it a good stir
• sautee for a couple of minutes. next add in some water (roughly half to 1 cup) and allow to boil/cook for about 5 minutes (should be half cooked at that point)
• add in coconut milk and mix well. next add in rice and some water.
• gently stir. go in with the remaining seasonings and salt. be sure to check for flavour and add any seasoning of choice. water should be added as needed.
• allow to cook.
• remove from heat and serve with your favourite meat side and salad of choice
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/RdV_xA_nILw

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https://youtu.be/fNrBOeOT6PU

Ingredients

• 1/12 cups all purpose flour plus more (just in case it’s needed)
• 1 tablespoon flax chia blend
• 2 tablespoons oats soaked
• 1/2 – teaspoon yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 twigs green onion chopped
• 1 large broad leaf thyme, diced
• 1 large chado beni leaf, diced
• 1/2 medium oninon freshly grated
• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, grated
• fresh basil, diced
• a few small leaf basil
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon oil or margine
• oil for frying

Instructions

• in a large bowl, add warm water, yeast, baking powder, salt and sugar. give a quick whisk.
• next add in soaked oats, flax chia blend and seasonings. mix well. add in flour a little at a time until a smooth sticky dough is formed. cut into smaller pieces.
• allow to rest in a warm space in your kitchen to proof until doubled in size.
• place some oil in large skillet and allow to heat up. be sure to keep it at medium high and keep on eye out for if it starts to get too hot. simply lower the heat.
• form dough in to circular shapes and fry until gold brown.
• serve hot with any side of choice.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/fNrBOeOT6PU

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https://youtu.be/8c_lDeJe3rc

Ingredients

• 2 and a half pounds (roughly) cleaned and peeled yams, boiled until soft
• 1 cup or more grated cheese of choice plus more for the topping
• 2 tablespoons softened margarine or butter
• 2 mediuum sized onions or 1 large one, diced
• 5 pimento peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 1 salt parsley, finely chopped
• 7 twigs of chives, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or black pepper
• fine leaf basil (i used a small branch of leaves)
• 1/8 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, quickly add cooked yam and mash until soft. next add in butter, cheese, sauteed seasonings and milk.
• mix thoroughly. add in salt, pepper and grated nutmeg. mix well.
• place in lightly greased pie dish. topped with more grated cheese and parsley (optional). place in preheated over and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• allow to cool completely before cutting.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/8c_lDeJe3rc

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https://youtu.be/6Elj6HGLZjw

Ingredients

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 15 ounce can corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn defrosted
• 1 cup of liquid (inclusive of the water from the canned corn or just 1 cup of regular water)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 margarine or butter
• 1 egg
• 1 large sweet pepper, chopped
• 2 pimento peppers, chopped
• 2 medium sized or 3 small onions chopped
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 teaspoon green seasoning
• 4 twigs of green onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, black or white pepper

Instructions

• in a glass or measuring cup, mix liquid and eggs well. next add in pepper and salt and combined. once done, add in corn meal and mix into as smooth watery paste. set aside
• in a sauce pan on medium low heat, add margarine and allow to melt. add in the chopped seasonings and mix well. allow to sautuee for a couple of minutes.
• next add in milk and bring to a boil. next add in cornmeal mixture while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. (make sure heat is on low) stir until the paste consistency starts to move away from the pan. next add in a greased baking dish
• place in preheated oven to bake for 20-30 minutes (depending on oven used) or until golden brown. once finished, allow to cool completely before slicing and serve.
• enjoy!

N.B Be sure to make sure you add seasonings based on your preference.

https://youtu.be/6Elj6HGLZjw

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• https://youtu.be/y4IdCXFUEDo

Ingredients

• 1 tin corned beef of choice
• 2 bell peppers (different colors of choice), sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 small or 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon green seasoning
• a few leaves of fresh basil, minced
• a few twigs of chives, minced
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any oil of choice
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon cayenne or black pepper (more or less based on heat preference)
• 1 cup rice washed
• water to cook rice

Instructions

• in a large pot, 2 cups water and bring to a boil. add rice, bring to a boil then place of lowest heat to simmer until cooked
• in a large saucepan on medium heat, add in oil, and seasonings with the exception of the pepper and the dried parsley allow to sautee for a couple of minutes.
• next add in corned beef and break into the seasoning. mix until combined. add in the parsley and the pepper. mix again and then allow to sautee for roughly 5 minutes on medium to low heat
• once finished, served with rice and avocado and other veggies of choice
• enjoy!

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• https://youtu.be/GLwp_Shc1ro

Ingredients

• 1 pack elbow macaroni
• 1 tin evaporated milk
• 31/2 cups grated cheese (any cheese of choice)
• 2 eggs
• 1 medium onion
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt to taste

Instructions

• in a boil with boiling water, add macaroni, stir and allow to cook based on packaging instructions
• while macaroni is cooking preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• grate the cheese set aside. chop onion and set aside.
• in another bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy ‘
• once macaroni is cooked, drain and allow to cool a bit before add the rest of the ingredients
• add eggs, half of the cheese, pepper, butter and milk. mix until combined. pour into a pie or baking dish and allow to bake until desired colour
• allow to cool before cutting and serving
• enjoy!

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