They say, “Summers are for Piña coladas.” But I say this creamy tropical drink is perfect any time of the year! A few winters ago, I vacationed in Jamaica to take a break from the chilly Minnesota weather. It was on this tropical island paradise that I fell head over heels in love with their unique approach to creamy Piña …
Jamaican Rum Raisins
My first experience tasting Jamaican Rum was on my last day in Jamaica. They offered it as an optional topping to spoon over deserts, oatmeal, salads, fish and pork, but my favorite way to enjoy this boozie fruit was topped over warm bread pudding and drizzled with plenty of sweet caramel sauce. Rum raisins are a delicious part of Jamaican …
Arugula Salad with Italian Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets
In Minnesota, I call Porter Creek one of my favorite places to dine. On their appetizer menu, they serve the most delightful dish with red and yellow beets, fresh peppery arugula,and warm goat cheese rolled into a lightly breaded crust. The combination of flavors is perfect. I learned the hard way that sometimes your favorite menu item disappears from the offerings …
Murgh Korma Recipe | Indian Curried Chicken
Indian cuisine is at the top of my favorite cultural eating experiences and since learning to make an authentic Murg Korma, I am inpired to learn more. The term providence is also at the top of my favorite word list. Through providence, wonderful and unlikely things can happen in life. That’s how I met Jeety, my friend from India. A …
Healthy Turmeric Almond Smoothie
Turmeric Almond Milk Shake is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dose of healthy turmeric into your diet. Lightly sweet and satisfyingly creamy. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack-time. Most of us are familiar with turmeric. The bright yellow spice is commonly used for color and flavor in curries and other ethnic dishes. The Chinese have …
Jamaican Festival Bread Recipe
Festival is a celebrated tradition in Jamaica. I’m not referring to an outdoor street party, though I adore the festive steel drum music they play near the pool. Jamaican Festival bread is a traditional bread side served with dishes like Jerk Chicken and Escovitch Fish. The actual name is Jamaican Festival Dumpling, but it looks and tastes more like a …
Italian Arugula Salad with Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets
Print Recipe Italian Arugula Salad with Crusted Goat Cheese & Beets Yum Course Soup/Salad Cuisine Italian Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 4 cups arugula3 small red beets3 small yellow beets2 cups grapeseed oil1 tablespoon light olive oil1 teaspoon lemon juice1 11-ounce goat chees log1/3 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs1 teaspoon Himalayan …
Baked Bananas with Rum Raisins
Print Recipe Baked Bananas with Rum Raisins Yum Course Dessert Cuisine Jamaican Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings servings Ingredients Baked Bananas 4 ripe bananas3 tablespoons coconut sugar2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 8-pieces2/3 cup orange juice Rum Raisins 2 cups raisins1 cup dark Jamaican rum Course Dessert Cuisine Jamaican Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time …
Tropical Cream Cheese Dip with Pineapple and Banana
If necessity is the mother of invention, then cravings must be the key that opens the door to necessity. Sounds complicated, right? But this refreshing dip is anything but complicated. Today, I spent the afternoon in my kitchen creating Jamaican Coconut Toast. It was time well spent. Taking it a step further, I created a tropical cream cheese dip to …
Jamaican Coconut Bread with Tropical Cream Cheese Dip
Once in a while, an unexpected combination of ingredients creates pure decadence. Jamaican coconut bread with tropical cream cheese dip is that unexpected recipe. You wouldn’t guess it by looking at the photograph, but one bite in and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. After returning from Jamaica last year, it inspired me to get creative in the kitchen. …