Zadelle’s Juice Bar
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
What’s in a Bajan Cupboard/Fridge?
Thursday, 18 May 2017
We all love the occasional bites of KFC, Chefette and Burger King here and there. But when it really comes down to it, we love some good ol’ Bajan cooking using recipes and methods from our parents and grandparents. The best thing about Bajan and Caribbean cooking is that we can use our own local
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Barbados Recipes
Saturday, 22 October 2016
Dining In – Favourite Barbadian & Caribbean Recipes You just returned home from a fabulous dining experience! You are riding that “yummy food high” and replaying that overly satisfying meal in your head! I’m sure that this has happened to each of us at one point or another. Bajan flavour is seeped in the history
Barbados Restaurants
Saturday, 22 October 2016
Dining In Barbados That which your pallete desires, is easily acquired at one of the many restaurants in Barbados. Italian, Brazilian, Chinese, Thai Caribbean and of course Bajan. Whatever your pleasure, there is a restaurant designed to satisfy. Pick a popular, local spot or browse the full Restaurant Directory. Here are a few of our featured restaurants which
Recipe – Lean Pudding & Souse
Friday, 20 November 2015
Lean Pork Souse & Sweet Potato Pudding (Serves 6 – 8) THE SOUSE 6 lbs of pork stewing meat cut into 1 inch chunks 1 Tbsp. Salt 2 Tsp Minced Garic 1 Thinly sliced Onion 1 Chopped Hot pepper 1 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice 3 cups water 2 Large cucumbers , peeled and diced ½
Bajan Macaroni Pie Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
1 lb macaroni 1 green sweet pepper, chopped 2 tbsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 onion, chopped 2 tbsp French’s Mustard Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp Bajan seasoning (see below) 16 oz grated Cheddar cheese 1tbsp Bajan Seasoning Cook and drain macaroni (do not overcook). Transfer to a large bowl, and
Bajan Fish Cakes Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
½ lb salted cod fish, cooked and flaked 2 tbsp oil 1 cup onions, finely chopped 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ cup milk 1 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp eschalots (finely chopped) 1 large fresh hot pepper (finely chopped) In a heavy frying pan, heat the oil and
Bajan Sugar Cake Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
Its simpler than you might think! ½ lb. grated coconut ¼ pt. water ¾ lb. sugar Place the sugar in a saucepan and add water. Simmer until the sugar melts. Then add the coconut. Let boil slowly, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Allow to cook until it thickens and takes on a greasy look. Drop mixture
Bajan Sorrel Drink Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
A favourite at any time of year but especially at Christmas. 1 pound dried sorrel boiling water Whole cloves Sugar Salt Place the dried sorrel into a large jug, cover with boiling water and let steep for at least two hours. Pour through a strainer and sugar to taste and add a pinch of salt.
Barbadian Rum Punch Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup fresh lime juice 3 cups dark rum 2 cups crushed ice 2 cups cold water 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Grated nutmeg. Put sugar in a small saucepan, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.Lower heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until sugar
Bajan Cou Cou & Flying Fish Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
COU COU 1 lb corn meal 8 okras 16 ozs water 1 tsp salt 2 ozs chopped onions ½ tsp chopped garlic 2 tsp chopped herbs 2 ozs butter Soak cornmeal in cold water for five minutes. Combine okras, salt, onions, garlic and herbs in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let
Bajan Sweet Bread Recipe
Friday, 20 November 2015
Makes approximately 3 medium sized breads 2 lb self rising flour 1 lb brown sugar ¾ lb butter ¼ lb shortening (optional) 1 grated coconut (approx. 3 cups) 1 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp nutmeg Raisins (optional) Cherries (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Mix all dry ingredients together (except fruit). Mix butter
Recipe – Conkies
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Often served in November as a part of the Independence celebrations, conkies are a sweet, cornmeal based food. The mixture: cornmeal, pumpkin, coconut and sweet potato, are wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Jug Jug Recipe
Thursday, 19 November 2015
½ lb pork or chicken ½ lb salt beef (corned beef) 4-5 cups water 1 hot pepper 8 cups pigeon peas 1 tbsp thyme 1 tbsp parsley 1 tbsp chives 1 medium onion 1 cup guinea corn flour *Oats are a good substitute for guinea corn 2 tbsp margarine METHOD Cut up meat and chop thyme, parsley
Black Cake Recipe
Thursday, 19 November 2015
6lbs mixed dried fruits (raisins,currants, prunes, candied cherries). ½ lb mixed citrus peel 1 cup sweet red wine ½ cup rum ½ cup falurnum 1 bottle Guiness stout 2 lbs brown sugar 1½ tbsp mixed spice (cinnamon, clove, nutmeg etc) 1 lb unsalted butter 12 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 1¼ flour 1 lb almonds grounded
Recipe – Brined Cajun Turkey
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
Ingregients for Brine 1 12-15lb turkey 3 tbsp ground corriander 2 tbsp grandulated garlic 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp cumin powder 2 tsp oregano 2 tbsp cajun spice 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped 2 cups fresh lemon juice 2 cups chopped onions 1½ cups light brown sugar 1 cup salt Ingredients for Seasoning Blend together: 2
Recipe – Corn Pudding
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
3 slightly beaten eggs 2 cups canned whole kernel corn – drained 2 cups skimmed milk ⅓ cup finely chopped onion 1 tbsp low fat margarine 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Combine all the ingredients and pour into a greased casserole dish. Place dish in a shallow pan containing one inch of
Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
1½ lbs small potatoes 3 cloves thinly sliced garlic 2 tbsp olive oil or canola oil ½ tsp crumbled rosemary Since the nutrients are just below the skin, we are going to scrub the potatoes, instead of peeling. Scrub and rinse potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400oF. In a large bowl combine the ingredients and transfer
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