Sorrel Concentrate

Sorrel Concentrate

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...
Yellow Fruit Cake

Yellow Fruit Cake

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)  ...
Christmas Ham (Pineapple-Guava) 

Christmas Ham (Pineapple-Guava) 

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...
Sorrel Glazed Duck

Sorrel Glazed Duck

 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 ...
Chadon Beni Honey Chicken

Chadon Beni Honey Chicken

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...
Frying Ripe Plantains

Frying Ripe Plantains

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...