Cultural

Fried Plantains

A classic side-dish served with almost every meal in Caribbean culture. My family is from Haiti and a meal will never be complete without...

Peanut Butter Crisp with Blueberries & Strawberries Using Lavi Haitian Spicy Peanut Butter

Purchase Lavi Haitian Spicy Peanut Butter Growing up, peanut butter was always a staple that we kept in our home. As a child, I remember...

Grilled Sweet Plantains

Plantains have been central to Black food diaspora for centuries. Rooted in many cultures and used in various recipes - the plantain is a...

Haitian Macaroni Au Gratin with Lobster

A Haitian side dish that is typically eaten during special occasions or holidays. What stands out to me with this dish is the use of...

Island Style Quinoa & Beans

Rice can be very heavy. Quinoa is a great alternative to replace rice! ⁣⁣ Ingredients:⁣⁣ 1 1/2 cups of quinoa⁣ 1 cup of coconut milk ⁣ 1...

Island Superfood Bowl

In Caribbean culture many of the foods that we eat on a daily basis can be considered superfoods. Superfoods are great for providing your...

Haitian Pate with Legume

Haitian Patties are typically served during special occasions and celebrations! Honestly, for me, if you put any savory filling in puff...

Curry Empanadas

A blend of two of my favorite foods: an empanada and a comforting curry. Growing up in the Caribbean culture we love to make hearty...

Haitian Epis Marinade

Marinades are central to every culture and work to elevate dishes. In my Haitian culture, we use a marinade called Epis. This marinade is...