Summer brings so many delights – warm weather, ice cream and most of all an explosion of fruits and vegetables. A hearty, delicious summer treat, this mango, quinoa, avocado salad pairs well with Blackened Cod, my Baby Back Ribs, Whole Herb Roasted Chicken and most grilled meats. There are many variations of this salad some…
Conjuring Guyana, Embracing the World
My mom, grandma, and aunts were all wonderful chefs. I grew up in Guyana, South America where daily cooking was the norm and eating out was a rare family outing. My mom baked bread and other treats every Sunday and made legendary roti, bakes, and plantain chips. All of this was done with tools that…
Succulent, Flavorful Meat and Seafood. Delicious Veggie Dishes.
Spontaneity is a core value in my kitchen. Let’s talk about one of my most indispensable tricks that make spontaneity and delicious results possible EVERY TIME! FRESH HERBS: Save time, save money. Flavor guaranteed. In my mom’s kitchen the idea of seasoning meat and fish with only salt and pepper was sacrilege. It was absolutely…
The Fish That Started It All
So I’m new to cooking fresh cod. Lately I have been experimenting with a wider variety of fish and fish recipes. Cod has a wonderful texture that holds up to many different kinds of recipes. Although it held up well in curry, I was finding that in other recipes it did not hold flavor to…
Cooking with Shindy 