Recipes

Alicia's Johnny Cakes

An island treat that's good for any occasion.  This recipe belongs to none other than my aunt Alicia Vante.

Bread
Applesauce Bread

This is so simple to make and smelled so delicious as it baked!

Dessert
Balsamic Chicken

Here's  a tangy take on an old poultry favorite.

Main Dish, Poultry
Boiled Fish and Fungee

Saturdays at my house growing up were known for one thing - boiled fish and fungi.

Main Dish, Seafood
Caramel Brownies

Chewy Ewy Gooey goodness that is sure to please.

Dessert
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

A nice lower calorie and lower carb meal that will do a good job og making you feel filled.

Main Dish
Chicken and Rice

Another family staple when I was growing up was mom's chicken and rice.

Main Dish, Poultry
Chicken and Rice (Island Style)

2 Pounds Chicken wings (backs, necks, small pieces of chicken also work well)
1 small can tomato sauce

Main Dish, Poultry
Coconut Bread

4 Cups sweetened flaked coconut (10 oz)
2 Cups self-rising flour (not cake flour)

Bread
Coquito

Here is my take on a favorite Christmas beverage of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Beverage