Peaches have been on my mind for awhile and after I made the Blueberry Galette I knew I had to make my version of a Peach Galette. In my head I wanted to call it a peach cobbler but it really wasn’t a cobbler. I once had a peach cobbler that literally blew my mind. The recipe was… Continue reading Good Better Best Peach Galette
Sausage Fusillata Casareccia with Mascarpone Cheese
I have only had mascarpone cheese in sweet desserts but Giada introduced it in this pasta dish and I knew before trying it that I would enjoy it. I was drooling by the time she had finish putting the recipe together. Funny how things just come together. I happen to be in my local grocery… Continue reading Sausage Fusillata Casareccia with Mascarpone Cheese
Delectable BlueBerry Cream Cheese Galette
To be honest, I created this delectable blueberry cream cheese recipe without knowing that what I was conjuring up in my head was called a galette. I had a box of store bought scone mix and was not impressed with the scone when they were baked. Like most of my creations, I got the idea… Continue reading Delectable BlueBerry Cream Cheese Galette
The Best Cream Cheese Banana Bread
I was in the process of making my banana bread and suggested that I could add the filling to one of the banana breads. Her response was, ‘really Shaw.’ I confidently said yes, but of course I had no clue if it would be a hit or a miss but was not timid about trying.… Continue reading The Best Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Chocolate Banana Bread
I was in bed one night when the idea popped in my head…Chocolate Banana Bread. I like chocolate but only enjoy it in small doses. So when the thought came to me, it wasn’t about a gooey chocolate banana bread. It was more about the the right amount of chocolate to compliment the sweetness of the banana.… Continue reading Chocolate Banana Bread
Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie
We stopped at a couple of organic farms and visited a vineyard. No wine stomping like you see in the movies but the view was awesome and we felt like we were in a different place and time. The sight of the vegetables excited my taste buds. I literally wanted to buy everything in sight.… Continue reading Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie
Pumpkin Butter Banana Bread
Anyway all is fair in love and war… I cannot utter a word about her baking. She is fabulous and I keep asking her if she is going to die with all her secrets. Its effortless to her. I on the other hand struggle as its not my forte. I watch her bake but she… Continue reading Pumpkin Butter Banana Bread
Royal Pumpkin Rice
It’s my Royal Pumpkin Rice aka Rice and Pumpkin, aka Pumpkin and rice aka The Auspicious Pumpkin Rice… lol. It’s already fall, the season of color and taste! When the leaves are turning, the weather is getting cooler, and did I mention the beautiful autumn colors everywhere? From the trees to our tables… the rich… Continue reading Royal Pumpkin Rice
True Jamaican Stew Peas
Robinson Road I met my sister Cabey my first year in College and we became part of an inseparable group of women. To this day we are still close in our hearts even though we now live miles apart from each other. However Cabey and I shared a special bond. We loved food so much… Continue reading True Jamaican Stew Peas
Classic Jerk Turkey Burger
I have been waiting to invest in a great smoker / grill to make all things ‘jerk’ … fish, turkey, pork and chicken. The original plan was to purchase my smoker this summer to give my Classic Jerk Turkey Burger a great grill stripe and more than a hint of smoke. Well lets say that… Continue reading Classic Jerk Turkey Burger
Introducing de Awesome Broccoli Slaw Rice
Not wanting to have it as a side dish, I thought… what if I lightly stir fry it and then mix it into some jasmine rice. What’s the worst that could happen? Nothing! I was going to be the only one eating it and if it’s an epic failure then that would be the… Continue reading Introducing de Awesome Broccoli Slaw Rice
How To Cook Jamaican Curried Chicken
As a poor international college student living abroad, funds were low and I had to get creative with my food. I often had tin mackerel, tin tuna and would create a delicious stew with it. I often bought chicken as it was also inexpensive and I could cook chicken 100 ways. However 80% of the… Continue reading How To Cook Jamaican Curried Chicken
Everything Frittata
I wanted to prepare a special breakfast for everyone and came up with the idea to make a Everything Frittata. I had no problems finding ingredients because there were several containers of left overs in the fridge. My mom would call that ‘contrivance’ the art of making something out of ‘nothing.’ When times were lean,… Continue reading Everything Frittata
Braised Jamaican Oxtails & Butter Beans
Recently my friend Elaine and I were having our usual discourse about food when she mentioned if oxtail could be curried. I have never curried it or know anyone that could vouch for its deliciousness! My mind tried to visualize it but was quickly brought back to reality that it would not be good. To… Continue reading Braised Jamaican Oxtails & Butter Beans