bacon, salad, Uncategorized
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds potato chopped into cubes and boiled Until tender do not over cook.
1/2 of a large green bell pepper chopped
2 stalks of scallions chopped
3 large eggs boiled peeled and chopped
6 strips of bacon cooked and chopped
2/3 cups mayo
3 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup sweet relish or sweet pickles chopped
The juice of 1/2 of a lemon
1 packet hidden valley ranch original
Salt and pepper to taster
IF YOU PREFER A MORE RUNNY OR WET SALAD FEEL FREE RO USE MORE OF THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS. THIS WAS PERFECT FOR ME.
In a bowl combine the mayo,mustard,relish,lemon juice, hidden valley ranch packet, salt and pepper mix to combine. In a larger bowl combine the bacon, potatoes,peppers,scallions,eggs and pour over the dressing, gently folding until combined. For best results allow to chill in the refrigerator 4-6 hrs before serving !! Enjoy!
chicken, Uncategorized
Ingredients
1 cup pigeon peas(gungo peas)
5 cups water (or chicken stock)
1 cup coconut milk
1 bay leaf
1 habanero pepper deseeded (PLEASE USE GLOVES VERY HOT)
3 stalks scallion
2 tbsp fresh ginger chopped
5 large garlic cloves chopped
2 bouillon cubes
4 sprigs of fresh thyme
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine the peas water and bay leaf in a pot covered and simmer on medium low heat until the peas are tender. When the peas become tender add all other ingredients stir thoroughly cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and rice is tender and cooked.
chicken, Uncategorized
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
Marinade
3 stalks of scallion
6 large garlic cloves
1 habanero pepper seeds removed
1/2 if a medium onion
1 cup cilantro leaves
1 cup parsley leaves
2 inch piece fresh ginger
Place all above ingredients in a food processor and make a paste.
Pour the paste on to the chicken then season with Jamaican choice chicken seasoning,salt and pepper.
Allow to marinate 4hrs to up to over night.
Dredging ingredients
4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tbsp baking powder
3 tbsp Jamaican choice chicken seasoning(or your favorite chicken seasoning)
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all thoroughly to combine
1 1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs beaten
3 tbsp Louisiana hotsauce
Mix all the above until thoroughly combined
Gravy
2tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp oil
1/2 medium onion
2 Roma tomatoes chopped
4 garlic gloves chopped
2 tbsp fresh ginger chopped
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 stalks scallions
Salt and pepper to taste
Uncategorized
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
2 cup whole milk
2/3 cups granulated sugar
6 egg yolks
1/3 cup of the rum soaks raisins drained (see below)
2 tbsp of the rum from the rum soaked raisins
1/8 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp coconut extract
Rum soaked raisins
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1 cup white rum
1/2 cup moscato
Add the raisins to a mason jar and cover with the alcohol and soak in the refrigerator for 24 hrs or longer for stronger rum taste
chicken, Uncategorized
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup scallions or a whole tied bunch
The juice and zest from 3 whole lemons (or 1/3 cup lemon juice)
The juice from 1 whole lime
5 large garlic cloves
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp Jamaica’s choice chicken seasoning (this can be found in the Caribbean aisle in large supermarkets or international supermarkets)
Salt and pepper to taste
beef, Uncategorized
Ingredients
3 bone in beef shanks
1 cup kobacha squash(or yellow pumpkin) cut into chunks
1 chayote squash washed and chopped
3 medium sized carrots (washed peeled and chopped into cubes)
2 red skin potatoes (washed peeled and chopped into cubes)
2 bouillon cubes
1 habanero pepper (seeds and ribs removed)
1 pack grace soup mix(this can be found in any international market or smaller supermarkets in the Caribbean aisle)
6 fresh thyme sprigs
8 cups of water or enough to completely submerge the beef
Dumplin
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
