by Arlene Pereira | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sorrel Concentrate /Syrup Here’s what you need 5c sorrel (fresh or dried) 8c water 1c white rum 2 Cinnamon sticks 2 Bay leaves 10 cloves 6c Granulated sugar Let’s make it In a large pot, add water bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon Boil on medium to low heat for...
by Arlene Pereira | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yellow Fruit Cake Here’s what you need 1 Yellow box cake mix ¾ c Whole milk ½ c Margarine (room temperature) 3 Eggs 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters 1 tsp Mixed Essence 1 c Fruit Cake mix (Dried fruits blended into a paste with cherry brandy and white rum) ...
by Arlene Pereira | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Christmas Ham (Pineapple-Guava) Here’s what you need 6lb Smoked Pork Ham (with bone) 15 -20 Cloves 1 Whole Pineapple ½ c Guava Jam 1 Cinnamon Stick 1 tbsp Ginger powder Let’s make it Remove the ham from its packaging and pat dry Using a small knife, make...
by Arlene Pereira | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sorrel Glazed Grilled Duck Here’s what you need 1 whole duck – cut down the middle into halves 4-6 fresh limes 1c Sorrel concentrate ¼ c Brown sugar 3 Bay leaves ¼ c Balsamic vinegar 6 Garlic cloves (smashed) 5 Ginger slices 2 tbsp Salt ½ tbsp Black Pepper ...
by Arlene Pereira | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Chadon Beni /Cilantro Honey Grilled Chicken (Sandwich) Here’s what you need 4 Boneless chicken breasts Sandwich Bun or Hoagie (your choice) ¼ c Lime or lemon juice 1 ½ tbsp Salt ½ tsp Black pepper 1/3c Olive Oil ¼ c Garlic (minced) 8 Pimento Peppers 1c Chadon...
by Arlene Pereira | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Frying Ripe Plantains You will need Plantains Coconut Oil Salt – optional For cinnamon plantains 1 tbsp Cinnamon & ½ Cup Brown Sugar This is how Peel plantains by cutting off the top and bottom stems. Using a sharp knife cut along the back of the...