One weekend, four yuca recipes
Yuca, tapioca, manioc in French, manyòk in Creole, cassava elsewhere… Boiled, mashed, garnished with cheese, fries … yuca at breakfast,… Continue reading → The post One weekend, four yuca recipes...
View ArticleBannann kòde, a flourless twist on our pate kòde, Haitian empanadas
Plantains, yuca, yams, veritab …part of our everyday meals in Haiti, these local staples we call vivres alimentaires, show up… Continue reading → The post Bannann kòde, a flourless twist on our pate...
View ArticleHaitian Djondjon mushroom infused okra stew
A few years ago, I described our Haitian cuisine as a labor of both love and patience. Today’s okra stew… Continue reading → The post Haitian Djondjon mushroom infused okra stew appeared first on...
View ArticleSummer grilling adventures & a savory mango sauce
Summer officially began a few weeks ago. For the rest of the world, this marks the opening of the summer… Continue reading → The post Summer grilling adventures & a savory mango sauce appeared...
View ArticleKasav perdues, a Tchakayiti twist to the traditional French toasts
Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast…the one meal I can (usually) do without. Yet, I occasionally feel like indulging myself on Sunday mornings.… Continue reading → The post Kasav perdues, a Tchakayiti...
View ArticleBreadfruit two ways: waffled & cod pies
Today, I invite you to join me on a culinary adventure featuring a breadfruit dough. As I mentioned in my… Continue reading → The post Breadfruit two ways: waffled & cod pies appeared first on...
View ArticleHot dogs, burgers, & fries …
I don’t pretend to reinvent these world renown staples, especially not burgers. Endless chefs from different corners of the world… Continue reading → The post Hot dogs, burgers, & fries … appeared...
View ArticleGrowing my palate with Passion fruit French toasts
Who would have thought that I, the self-proclaimed passion fruit hater, would one day serve you passion fruit French toasts?… Continue reading → The post Growing my palate with Passion fruit French...
View ArticleHow to successfully prepare fried polenta
Earlier this week, I discussed the best preparation method for polenta fries with one of Tchakayiti’s Instagram followers. Our conversation… Continue reading → The post How to successfully prepare...
View ArticleFried Green Tomatoes & my first gardening attempt
I live in a prolific fruit and vegetable garden. You’ve read that countless times on this blog. I have shared… Continue reading → The post Fried Green Tomatoes & my first gardening attempt appeared...
View ArticleCheesy veggie tacos with a Fall twist
Our garlic roasted Fall veggies got a cheesy revamp Year after year, we seek to better ourselves. At least, I’d… Continue reading → The post Cheesy veggie tacos with a Fall twist appeared first on...
View ArticleAdult Haitian Cremas French Toasts
The weather’s quickly cooling down. Soon our mountain area will be frozen cold. Yes, our Caribbean island gets freezing cold.… Continue reading → The post Adult Haitian Cremas French Toasts appeared...
View ArticleRum raisin sweet potato croquettes with a coconut coating
You might find this unbelievable. But I often restrain from cooking some of the recipes I share here. Take my… Continue reading → The post Rum raisin sweet potato croquettes with a coconut coating...
View ArticleSalted Smoked Herring Omelette Roll
Good morning, breakfast eaters. Today, I’m taking a dish they cooked quite often in my childhood kitchen for a much-needed… Continue reading → The post Salted Smoked Herring Omelette Roll appeared...
View ArticleCandlemass crêpes & never-ending family traditions
I grew up in what I dare call a “traditional” Haitian family. By that I mean a family that does… Continue reading → The post Candlemass crêpes & never-ending family traditions appeared first on...
View ArticleEaster flashback & chocolate truffles
Today’s article may seem a bit out of place. Yet, I guarantee you that it does belong on this food… Continue reading → The post Easter flashback & chocolate truffles appeared first on Tchakayiti,...
View ArticleAnticipating summer with a mango carpaccio
Summer’s near. I can feel it in the now warmer air and in the summer fruits slowly making it to… Continue reading → The post Anticipating summer with a mango carpaccio appeared first on Tchakayiti,...
View ArticleHaitian polenta, pie-style
A few years back, I told you all about my olfactory peek into my neighbor’s kitchen. At the time, he… Continue reading → The post Haitian polenta, pie-style appeared first on Tchakayiti, Haitian Food...
View ArticleMy go to three-ingredient fruit curd recipe
I have been preparing fruit curds for a few years now. I’ve even shared some of my favorite concoctions with… Continue reading → The post My go to three-ingredient fruit curd recipe appeared first on...
View ArticleDombrèy Calalou Djondjon, caribbean dumplings revisited
I have a confession. About dombrèy, our Haitian version of Caribbean dumplings, known in the French Caribbean as dombré. For… Continue reading → The post Dombrèy Calalou Djondjon, caribbean dumplings...
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