Small Bites

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...

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...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin Seeds, Fried Shallots & Sherry Brown Sugar Glaze

Growing up brussels sprouts were not my favorite. They were always served to me bland and over-cooked. This recipe, on the contrary, is...

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...

Pineapple & Jalapeno Guacamole

I am always experimenting while in the kitchen. One day, while making guac I decided to throw in some canned pineapple from my pantry...

Falafel

Falafel is a fan favorite. This is slept-on comfort food in my eyes. The crispy falafel goes well with practically anything. I like to...

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...