Where Cooking Meets Comfort
Bahamian peas and rice is the national side dish of the Bahamas. It’s found on restaurant menus, served on special occasions, and eaten on Sunday or weeknight dinners. The History Bahamian peas and rice can be traced back to the 19th Century. Subsistence farming (farmers […]
Fried plantain is the best side dish. The sweet flavor is so addicting. It’s right up there with warm and cheesy macaroni. Plus, you can serve plantains with so many dishes. It adds a sweet bite that complements savory foods. It is a favorite of […]
This vegan conch salad, or hearts of palm salad, is flavorful and so easy to make. It has a zesty flavor and is filled with fresh vegetables, making it the perfect light salad for any occasion. This hearts of palm salad is inspired by Bahamian […]
It doesn’t get any more Bahamian than switcha. This refreshing sweet, yet tart delight is simply amazing. It’s one of my favorite Bahamian recipes, plus it’s so easy to make. Switcha is one of the best summer drinks you will ever taste. It’s cold, refreshing, […]
Sparkling cranberry switcha is a twist on a Bahamian classic. The sparkling cranberry cider gives the switcha a bubbly texture and a tart yet sweet taste that pairs perfectly with the limes in the switcha. It is a refreshing drink that will knock your socks […]
If you are looking for a quick, easy breakfast that’s filled with nutrients, look no further than this fever grass green oat milk smoothie. It is thick, creamy, and so delicious. Plus, it’s made using 5 ingredients: oat milk, fever grass/lemongrass, maple syrup, spirulina, and […]
Cassava bread is a Bahamian delight. The history of Bahamian cassava bread is unknown. However, it is a favorite of many Bahamians. Everyone has their own way of making cassava bread. This is my take on it Bahamian cassava bread, gluten-free style. Is Cassava Safe […]
Who knew you could make a delicious, refreshing drink from fever grass? That’s right; this juice is made from fever grass! This Fever grass juice has a refreshing citrus-like flavor, a subtly sweet coconut flavor, and only has 72 calories per serving! When I returned […]
Coconut flour coconut milk coconut water eggs sugar-free sweetener and of course jelly coconut come together to make this sweet rich moist jelly coconut bread. This bread is very similar to my Bahamian coconut bread recipe. It is different because it contains fresh jelly coconut […]
Who would have thought you could use jelly coconuts to make jelly coconut ice cream? This jelly coconut ice cream is creamy and velvety, with chunks of sweet jelly coconut in each bite. I recently received some jelly coconuts from my dad, and I wanted […]