Hmmm, I just love me some desserts & more desserts. The Word “dessert” originated from the French word “desservir” which means “to clear the table” William Vaughan (2003). It is an all-time favorite that is enjoyed over the entire world. Torta de Zanahoria & Pie de Ciruela (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey-Ann Smith Normally desserts … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Torta de Zanahoria and Pie de Ciruela (Colombian Street Food)
I don’t know about you but I have a soft spot in my belly for Pork, and today I will tell you about a palatable experience that I had with one of the tastiest Pork Ribs that I recently ate. Ribs can be roasted, baked, grilled, smoked, braised or fried. However, my favorite method of … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Costilla de Cerdo (Colombian Street Food)
What is a Hamburger? To me the name is quite misleading, quite ironic because most hamburgers do not include ham as the name suggests...I can't recall eating a Hamburger that had ham. (Food for Thought). Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey-Ann Smith. The Hamburger is a comfort food/fast food/junk food … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food)
It is said that people who eat a lot of fruits have a healthy diet and are least likely to attract diseases when we eat sufficient fruits essential nutrients are released into our bodies. In Colombia there is an abundance of fruits that are big and juicy; truthfully I am not a fruit lover … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Las Frutas (Colombian Street Food)
“Thou shalt not Judge!” a note to self. On my first trip to Sincelejo, Colombia (en la costa…on the Coast) in 2015; I saw on almost every street corner and at the University´s gate a popular street food called “Arepa de Huevo”. Again, Thou shalt not judge! – I kinda “turned up my nose” at … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Arepa de Huevo (Colombian Street Food)
Feel the need to eat like a King? Well the Bandeja Paisa is just the dish for you! The Bandeja Paisa is a typical dish of the Andean region Antioquia, Medellin. “Paisa” speaks about the people of that region and “Bandeja” means tray or platter on which the food is served – hence the name … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Street Food)
The Sancocho is a traditional weekend meal, just like our Jamaican traditional weekend pumpkin soup; no matter the country, this soup is well loved by both nations. I can vividly remember growing up as a child and smelling the sweet aroma of the traditional pumpkin or chicken foot soup on a Saturday afternoon as it … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Sancocho de Gallina (Colombian Street Food)
Beef is well loved by many all over the world and Colombia is not different. In my hometown of Villavicencio, Beef (cow) of the highest quality is reared here; and so it is only fitting that the Llaneros (people of this region) prepare and serve a very tasty beef stew called “Goulash”. Originally, the Goulash … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Goulash (Colombian Street Food)
Cazuela de Marisco - Colombian Seafood Dish (seafood soup) Are you a seafood lover? Yes? Great! Then the Colombian seafood dish Cazuela de Mariscos or seafood casserole (seafood soup) is for you. It is one of my personal favorites! As a Jamaican, I really do enjoy seafood of every kind- from shellfish to crustaceans. … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Cazuela de Mariscos (Colombian Food)
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe
We all love some good Jamaican Jerk food, whether its chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, etc.
Jerk just adds a whole new flavor to your meat. You can find Jerk Seasonings almost anywhere around the world, some authentic, some are not, but if you want to guarantee that you are using the best Jerk spice on your meat is to make your own.
Today we give you a quick and easy recipe to always have Jerk Seasoning on hand. Check it out below.
Ingredients for Jerk Seasoning Recipe
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oiI
Directions for Jerk Seasoning Recipe
In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat meat lightly with oil, then rub seasoning onto meat.
Enjoy
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We all love some good Jerk food, whether its chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, etc., Jerk just adds a whole new flavor to your meat. You can find Jerk Seasonings almost anywhere around the world, some authentic, some are not, but if you want to guarantee that you are using the best Jerk spice on your meat is to make your own. Today we give you a quick and easy recipe to always have Jerk Seasoning on hand. Check it out below.
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
In a small bowl, stir together the dried onion, thyme, allspice, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Coat meat lightly with oil, then rub seasoning onto meat.
Enjoy
Let us know what you think about your homemade Jerk Seasoning?…
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