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We decided to start of the autumn season with a take on the classic pumpkin pie. We love all things spicy, but as we love our sweets as well, we figured we’d combine our love of the two. The result is a pumpkin pie heavily spiced with quintessential Caribbean flavors. If you’re in the mood for a sweet and spicy bite to munch on, then you’ll certainly want to try this!
Read MoreWe’re stepping out of our kitchen to bring you a recipe from a guest. Check out this recipe for Spicy Apple Muffins from Maxine of Dontmissmyplate. You don't have to wait for the fall to enjoy these low-calorie treats, especially if you like apples. These vegan muffins will surely satisfy your sweet tooth!
Read MoreWe’re doing a remix of our Spicy Mango Glazed Chicken Wings. We really loved the recipe, so we’ve decided to make it again, but with a twist. Since we recently launched our fall flavors, we went ahead and subbed out the mango chutney for our Spicy Apple Chutney instead. See inside.
Read MoreIt’s fall and we’re so excited to announce that we’re launching a new flavor to go with the season! You’ve had our Spicy Mango Chutney – now try our Spicy Apple Chutney! It’s made with 100% real apple and filled with delicious spices that will make you feel really nice.
Read MoreSummer grilling season is here, so we decided to make recipe planning easy for you. We’ve compiled this list of favorites from our From the Kitchen series. Check out the links for the recipes on our blog to learn how to make tasty and easy recipes for your next summer BBQ.
Read MoreBefore summer officially comes to a close, we decided to squeeze in one more recipe on the grill. We made grilled kabobs because it’s basically a meal on a stick. Add your veggies, fruit, and meat in any combination, and viola, you’ve got a medley of flavors to enjoy!
Read MoreWhen you have a bunch of tomatoes, we recommend pico de gallo as a good alternative to a summer salad. Ours is chock full of other great summertime favorites such as bell peppers. Don’t worry, we’re keeping this recipe spicy.
Read MoreWe’re stepping out of our kitchen to bring you a recipe from a guest. Check out this recipe for Plantain Stew with Black Beans from Maxine of Dontmissmyplate. This plant-based meal will satisfy your cravings for something comforting and spicy, while also packing up on the protein!
Read MoreWe’re stepping out of our kitchen to bring you a recipe from a guest. Check out this recipe for Chickpea Curry with Flatbread from Maxine of Dontmissmyplate. There's nothing like a hot curry served with warm flatbread and a condiment to cool the tongue. Even if you’re an avid meat eater, if seasoned right you’ll love it too. It's a good transitional dish if you're trying to eat less meat and adopt a plant-based diet.
Read MoreWe’re stepping out of our kitchen to bring you a post from a guest. Check out this guide for creative ways to use Mango Pepper Sauce (or any of our other pepper sauces) from Anela Malik of Feed the Malik.
“I recently tried the Mango Pepper Sauce from Camella's Kitchen and WHEW. With robust flavors and a fiery heat, this sauce is one I plan to use in the kitchen for a long while to come.”
Read MoreWe’re stepping out of our kitchen to bring you a recipe from a guest. Check out this recipe for Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs from Feed the Malik. Get ready for tender, herby, delicious chicken thighs cooked up in one skillet with potatoes and carrots for an ultra simple meal! Skip the fuss with this recipe and get straight down to the good part...
Read MoreOne of our favorite things to eat is steamed shrimp. Here, we’re going to show you how to do it Caribbean style. We like it because it’s so fresh and delicious. The addition of herbs has it bursting with flavor! As an alternative to cocktail sauce, we used our spicy mango chutney. The chutney adds a nice sweet heat to the shrimp once you dunk it in. Give it a try for yourself to experience what we’re talking about!
Read MoreAs a virtual vendor for the Virtual Juneteenth celebration held by the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, we decided to demonstrate how to make mango chow. As Trinis, it’s one of our favorite snacks to make. It’s healthy, delicious, and hands down just a great way to chow down for the summer. Check out our virtual cooking demonstration to learn more about how to make it!
Read MoreWe love us some chicken wings. If you haven’t gotten the memo, then you must have missed our curry chicken wings recipe! Regardless, we were excited to show off some of the creative ways in which we’ve used our spicy mango chutney to enhance our chicken wing addiction.
Read MoreRice and peas is such a quintessential Caribbean dish. Next to pelau, it’s what often comes to mind when you think of Caribbean-style rice. During the summer when we’re usually out and about, rice and peas is a go-to favorite of ours to get at local restaurants or when we’re at festivals. Since our summer will look a little different this year, we decided to make this recipe at home. Of course we’ll continue to get it from our favorite spot, but it doesn’t hurt to know how to make the dish in a pinch.
Read MoreThe start of May marked the start of a new season for the local CSA program I participate in. Since we’re at the tail end of spring, we’ve been getting a lot of greens. I decided to pair the Swiss chard that I got in a recent share with some winter squash that I had left over from last year’s program. To these goodies, I added another item that I found in my freezer: meatballs. The end result was a vibrant dish of spicy chard paired with a hearty squash sandwich that was oozing with the robust flavor of tomatoes and that umami from the meatballs. Yes, it was as amazing as it sounds!
Read MoreCan you believe it’s almost summertime already? In case you haven’t gotten the memo, we love bold and colorful dishes - especially when it’s hot outside! Since we like a good salsa every now and then, we decided to try a recipe that’s perfect for summertime gatherings - even if it’s just a party of one. A corn and bean salsa is a great way to combine spicy and tart flavors. See inside to learn how to make it.
Read MoreAny Caribbean family worth their salt, always has some green seasoning on hand. It is the base of all the cooking that we do, and it brings out such a nice flavor to our dishes. We’ve coined our green seasoning as Island Herb Blend. Take a look inside to learn more about how it’s made and how you can use it.
Read MoreIn case you haven’t gotten the memo, we’re fans of curry! It’s a very fragrant spice that adds an intense punch to dishes. While you might not automatically think of adding curry to rice, we’re here to show you that it can be done. Not only does curry add that extra oomph of flavor to plain rice, but it transforms its color as well. So give it a try, and see how you can jazz up your pot of rice!
Read MoreWhen you’re in a pickle and wondering what to do with all those cans of tuna at home, why not give our spicy tuna salad a try? It’s a nice way to liven up food on a day that might otherwise need some excitement. And if you’re already having an exciting day, then our tuna salad makes a colorful and spicy addition! We love this recipe as it’s so easy to make - no heat is required. All you need is a bowl and a few simple ingredients. Join us to learn how you too can make this at home.
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