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/Zrr_BXFLUts

Ingredients

• 1 small ripe breadfruit (about 1 and 1/2), washed, peeled and blended
• 1 medium sized onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 4 twigs of chives, chopped
• 1/2 sweet pepper, chopped
• 2 pimento peppers, chopped
• 2 big leave thyme, chopped
• a few rosemary leaves
• 2 chado beni leaves, chopped
• a few basil leaves, chopped.
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or any other pepper of choice
• oil for frying

Instructions

• in a large bowl, add breadfruit and seasonings mentioned. mix until well combined.
• allow to sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to be properly distributed in the the breadfruit, making it more flavourful
• on medium low heat, in a skillet, add oil and allow to heat.
• using a spoon, drop the mixture into the oil a little at a time. (be sure not to crowd the skillet to allow the fritters enough space to cook)
• fry until golden brown (roughly 5 minutes per side)
• once finished, serve with sauce or dipping of choice.
• enjoy!

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https://youtu.be/j2gP3KPt7PA

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken wings and thighs, cleaned, cut into medium sized pieces and seasoned
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4-5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 3-4 large pimento peppers, minced
• 8 twigs of chives, diced
• rosemary
• basil
• thyme
• hot pepper (scotch bonnet)
• 4 chado benni leaves chopped
• 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into equal cubes
• 1 medium sized yam, peeled and cut into equal cubes
• cassava (i used about 3 frozen pieces all medium size in length)
• 1 large carrot,, chopped into thick slices
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon green seasoning blend
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (chicken stock can be used as well)
• dumplings
• water (5-6 cups, more or less as needed)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon oil (any of choice)

Instructions

• in a large skillet on medium heat, add oil and chopped seasonings except the thyme. mix well and allow to sautee for a couple minutes.
• next add the chicken and mix well. sautee for a further 3-5 minutes without adding any liquids. add in chicken broth and a little water. bring to a boil.
• go in with the ground provisions add some more water (3-4 cups). once boiling add in dumplings, thyme, cayenne pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, dried parsley and green seasoning blend. allow to cook and be sure to check if there is a need to add any additional water, salt etc..
• once done, remove from heat and serve hot with a couple slices of avocado on the side.
• enjoy!

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Callaloo Soup Recipe (Updated)

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https://youtu.be/PfLYEizUkHs

Ingredients

• 1 bunch callaloo leaves, washed and cut into small pieces
• 1/2-1 lb smoked pigtail or any meat of choice, cleaned and pressured
• 1 lb dasheen, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
• 1 lb green fig/banana, peeled and sliced into smaller pieces
• 1 lb sweet potato, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
• green seasonings, washed and chopped finely (, chado beni, chives, peppers, celery and basil leaves)
• thyme
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, diced
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 hot scotch bonnet pepper
• a pinch of sugar to bring flavours together
• 1 pk coconut milk
• water as needed
• dumplings
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

• in a large pot on medium heat, add oil and seasonings with the exception of the thyme. mix well and sautee for a couple of minutes
• next add in callaloo and mix well. allow it to sautee for a few minutes. add in some water (about a cup) and allow to cook. (add water as needed).
• once cooked, use a swivel stick to break down the callaloo. then add in coconut powder (about 3/4 of the pack). mix until combined. add in meat and some more water. bring to a boil. once boiling, add provisions. knead some dough for dumplings in the meantime and set aside.
• add dumplings and rest of seasonings and scotch bonnet pepper. gently stir, careful not to break dumplings. bring to a boil. taste for salt and add in additional water as needed.
• once cooked remove from heat and serve hot with avocado slices on the sides.
• do enjoy!

https://youtu.be/PfLYEizUkHs

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https://youtu.be/ZMpTfAYzVKQ

Ingredients

• 1 lb salted mackerel, washed and boiled (bones removed and shredded)
• 6 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 medium sized or 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 large sweet pepper, sliced
• chado beni, sliced
• 3 pimento peppers, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil or any oil of choice
• 4 twigs of green onions or chives, sliced
• additional seasonings can be added based on preference

For the corn dumplings

• 11/2 cups regular all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1 cup corn meal/flour plus more if needed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

• on medium low heat, add oil to pan and seasonings (don’t add the tomatoes just yet). allow to sautee for a couple minutes.
• next add in tomatoes and mix well. sautee for a couple minutes again. add the mackerel and gently stir into the tomato seasoning mixture. add any additional seasonings of choice. lower the heat and allow to simmer for a few more minutes (no more than 5 minutes). remove from heat and set aside.
• mix dough for corn dumplings. in a pot with boiling water, add in the dumplings and cook until done (between 10 to 15 minutes).
• serve and enjoy!

https://youtu.be/ZMpTfAYzVKQ

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• 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, chopped in cubes
• 3 small eddoes, chopped in cubes
• 1 lb fish of choice, seasoned (overnight preferably)
• 4 pimento peppers, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper
• chives, finely chopped
• 4 big leaf thyme (poor man pork)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 5 okra, washed and chopped (can be left whole as well)
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon green seasoning plus more for added flavour
• add water as needed
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons corn meal/flour
• 1/4 water for dumpling
• 1 teaspoon sugar, for added flavour in dumplings

Instructions

• to a skillet on medium low heat, add oil, green seasoning, pimento pepper, onions and garlic. mix together, allow to sautee for about a couple of minutes
• next add in okra and carrot. mix well. next add in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. add in provision of choice and allow to boil. while that is happening, move on to making the dumplings (optional).
• in a large bowl, add sugar and water and mix. next add in the corn meal and then the flour. mix into a stiff dough.
• once provision is boiling, add in the dumplings, salt, cayenne pepper and add water as needed. allow to cook.
• next add in the fish and the scotch bonnet and allow to cook for another 10 minutes. be sure to keep a close eye on your broth.
• once finished, remove from heat and serve hot

N.B –

• Dumplings are optional

• any ground provisions can be added

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