How to make Jamaican Banana Fritters Prep Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 12-18 minutes Serving: makes 9 fritters Ingredients * 2 very ripe bananas * ½ cup of flour, sifted * ½ tbsp vanilla * ½ tsp baking powder * 1 egg, beaten * 1.5 tbsp sugar * 2 pinches salt * ½ tsp cinnamon * ¼ cup milk * Sprinkle of nutmeg (optional) How … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Banana Fritters
Reason #2 Vegetable oils contain oxidized "mutated fats" that are worse than trans fat & CAUSE heart attacks All vegetable oils contain oxidized fats due to the refining process and chemical reactions with the polyunsaturated fat content of vegetable oils. Expert Nutrition author, Catherine Shanahan, MD, calls the fats in vegetable oils "MegaTrans" because they are … Continue reading Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You – Part 2
Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You Although vegetable oil has a healthy sounding name, it's NOT made from vegetables...As you might already know, vegetable oil actually comes from any combination of corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and/or cottonseed oil, ALL of which are absolutely terrible for your health. In fact, they are … Continue reading Why Vegetable Oil is KILLING You
Why Sugar is KILLING you... You can't just "burn off" sugar... You've heard a million times from health experts, bloggers, and on the news that sugar is terrible for you, but most people don't truly understand WHY it's so bad... In fact, most people falsely think that if they eat sugar, they can just exercise … Continue reading Why Sugar is KILLING You
Why Wheat is KILLING you -- Yes, even "Whole Wheat" There are 3 main reasons why wheat is terrible food for your body and does more harm than good... Reasons Wheat causes: blood sugar disruption glycation of your cells, increases AGING, weight gain & boosts Diabetes risk Before I tell you why wheat can actually … Continue reading Why Wheat is KILLING you
Summer equals Fruit. Fruit in and on and around everything! Even grilled meat. Yum, Yum. Spiced and smoky meat with bright, sweet fruit. I made this as a special occasion Jamaican dinner for when my friend, Sara (with no “h”), came over for dinner. I also subjected her to some other Jamaican dish that will remain unnamed because it … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Grilled Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Salad
Reblogged Pork is really tasty and flavorful meat for those who eat it. It is not as diverse as chicken but still can be prepared in many different ways. Today we give you a sumptuous Jamaican Pork Chops recipe for your summer cookouts. Check it out below. Difficulty: Easy Preparation time: 20m Cooking time: 40m Ingredients 1 sprig(s) thyme 1/2 cup(s) soy … Continue reading Jamaican Recipe of the Day: Golden Pork Chops
The Gungo bean is the next most popular bean protein in Jamaica right after the Red Peas.
The Jamaican Gungo pea is a leguminous shrub that can attain heights of 5 m. This plant probably evolved in South Asia and appeared about 2000 BC in West Africa, which is considered a second major center of origin.
The slave trade took the Jamaican Gungo pea to the West Indies, where its use as bird feed led to the name “Jamaican Gungo pea” in 1692.
You can get the Jamaican Gungo Peas in your nearest food market where it is sold in cans and mostly imported from Jamaica or Central America. Check out the recipe below.
The Gungo bean is the next most popular bean protein in Jamaica right after the Red Peas. The Jamaican Gungo pea is a leguminous shrub that can attain heights of 5 m. Jamaican Gungo pea probably evolved in South Asia and appeared about 2000 BC in West Africa, which is considered a second major center of origin. The slave trade took the Jamaican Gungo pea to the West Indies, where its use as bird feed led to the name “Jamaican Gungo pea” in 1692. You can get the Jamaican Gungo Peas in your nearest food market where it is sold in cans and mostly imported from Jamaica or Central America. Check out the recipe below.
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation time: 10m
For 4 people
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Jamaican Bread Pudding with Sorrel Sauce
We all love a good bread pudding, it is a yummy snack that can be had anytime of day. Today we give you a great bread recipe with something that is distinctly Jamaican, sorrel. Check out the recipe below.
Preparation time: 20m
Cooking time: 35mIngredients
For 8 people (
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- 2 1/4 cup milk
- 4 medium eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 slices whole wheat bread, cut in cubes
- 1/8 cup Margarine
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup strong brewed sorrel
- 1/8 cup sorrel calyxes (sepals) chopped in large pieces
Directions
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 35-40 minutes. Areas near the center will appear soft but set. TO MAKE SORREL SAUCE:
Remove from heat and stir in the sorrel calyxes (sepals).NOTE: Serve sauce over bread pudding.
Recipe Note: 6-8 slices of bread may be used.
We all love a good bread pudding, it is a yummy snack that can be had anytime of day. Today we give you a great bread recipe with something that is distinctly Jamaican, sorrel. Check out the recipe below.
Preparation time: 20m
Cooking time: 35m
For 8 people (
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TO MAKE SORREL SAUCE
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Morning! Delicious Jamaican Cornmeal porridge is on the menu this Sunday. Jamaican’s love their porridge and I’m happy to say I’m no exception! Cornmeal porridge is the Jamaican choice for a warming nutritious breakfast. It is rich and warming, and so tasty with lovely spices. A great alternative to oat based porridge as it’s gluten … Continue reading Jamaican Food: Sweet Delicious Cornmeal Porridge
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