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Pimento / Allspice

Pimento, also called pimiento, allspice, Jamaican pepper, newspice, kurundu, spice pepper, myrtle pepper are dried unripe berries of Pimenta dioica, small tree native to West Indies, Mexico and Central America. Allspice resembles is aroma clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper combined together. The name pimento can be easily mistaken with pimento peppers / cherry peppers […]

Spring Couscous with Fresh Veggies and Herbs

Easy couscous recipe with fresh veggies and herbs.

Jamaican Power Patties

[inspired by Tastee Patties in Jamaica] INGREDIENTS for the pastry 5 cups plain flour 250 g unsalted butter (chopped) water 1 tbs paprika powder (replacement for ground annatto) 1 tbs turmeric powder (replacement for ground annatto) ¼ tsp salt for the filling 1 large onion (chopped finely) 3 large carrots (grated) 3 tbs extra virgin […]

Jamaican Peanut Punch

Jamaican Style Coconut Curry Veggies with Roasted Cashews

Delicious Jamaican style cabbage with curry powder and coconut milk, topped with roasted cashews.

On Holidays in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Caribbean Almonds

Caribbean almonds are also known as Indian almonds, Bengal almonds, Singapore almonds, tropical almonds, sea almonds, Dominican almonds, Jamaican almonds are fruits of Terminalia catappa tree also called umbrella tree. They grow in tropical sea side areas. The wood is red, solid and has high water resistance and it has been utilized in Polynesia for […]

Blogger on holidays… in Jamaica

Quick Spaghetti with Baked Beans and Leeks

Green Lentils with Coconut Milk

Onion and Chicken Soup with Sage

Cabbage Carrot Salad with Prunes and Pecans

Mexican Style Roasted Sweet Potato & Mixed Bean Wraps

Healthy, vegetarian wrap with roasted sweet potatoes and mixed beans.

Pierniczki – Traditional Polish Cookies with Honey and Spices

Spiced honey cookies – Polish gingerbread version.

Cabbage and Mushroom Patties

Potato and Leek Soup

Christophene / Chayote / Chocho / Buddha Hand Squash

Prunes with Peanut Butter

Freshly Squeezed Coconut Milk

Grochówka (Polish Navy Pea Soup)

Traditional Polish cream of pea soup recipe.

Groszek Ptysiowy (Pea Puffs)

DIY Polish baked steam dough croutons for the soup.

Pączki Oponki – Baked Version of Traditional Polish Doughnuts

Baked version of traditional Polish doughnut recipe.

Thyme & Garlic Naan Bread

Quick and easy naan bread recipe with thyme and garlic.

Naan Bread with Garlic & Coriander

Basic naan brad recipe with garlic and coriander.

Healthier Coleslaw with Apples and Soured Cream

Lightened up version of classic salad, perfect accompaniment for BBQs, burgers or fried chicken.

Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and Onion

Fig and Dasheen Fish Stew

Banoffee Pie – Banana & Toffee No Bake Cake Recipe

Classic, easy to make, no bake banana & toffee cake recipe.

Fried Spinach, Mushroom and English Cheddar Pierogi – Polish Filled Dumplings

Fusion cuisine – Polish pierogi with English Cheddar, spinach and button mushrooms.

Roasted Sweet Corn with Lime & Coriander Butter

Classic roasted corn on the cob with coriander and lime butter… and some chilli powder.