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Caribbean Vegan Cooking!

As promised earlier in the week here is the first of my vegan recipes for this week, today Caroline and I enjoyed this delicious recipe for lunch, loving the layered flavours. I hope you enjoy trying out this recipe too!

Caribbean Vegan Stew with Chickpeas and Plantains – Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

2 ripe plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 to 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (dependant on how much you like lime)
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, red bell pepper, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the plantains and chickpeas, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the plantains are tender.
Stir in the fresh lime juice, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat, and garnish with the chopped coriander.
If you want you can serve the stew over rice, quinoa, or with a side of crusty bread but we had ours without and it made a filling lunch for two.

Baked Butternut Squash Jerk Style

Serves: 2-4  |  Prep: 15 mins | Cooking time: Approx 80 mins in total |

This is one of my favourite winter warming recipes, I always find butternut squash soothing to the soul this recipe makes a delicious supper full of good nutrition and warmth. Continue reading Baked Butternut Squash Jerk Style

Curry Coconut Tofu Flan

Serves 2  | Prep time 20 mins | Cook time 40 mins
Tofu can be really boring and uninspiring so we set about making it interesting and tasty in this wholemeal flan. My journey with pastry making has taken me to really appreciating wholemeal flour and how satisfying it is and of course normally better for you than white flour.  Although if not careful you can get into problems with dryness and cracking you should be fine with this recipe, I have learnt to never be afraid of adding more water but do it in very small amounts at a time!

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Chef Bernie wins 4th award in 3 months!

We were blown away at Guildford Cheese and Chilli Festival when we received our fourth award in just 3 months! Our Guildford winner was our Sweet Pepper and Ginger Sauce, coming first in the Mild Sauce category.

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Black Bean Stew with Cucumber & Pumpkin

Another one of our series of things to cook with our sauces –  Facebook Live COOKIN’s

Last night we made a really tasty black bean stew, so good dressed with avocado, healthy and nutritious, we used our Chef Bernie’s Tomato Ketchup to give it depth and flavour.

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Coconut Curry Sauce Winner!

We so very chuffed to have won a first prize with our Curry Coconut Sauce at Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Show in Hampshire.

CoconutCurryWinner

The Curry Coconut is part of our Tropical Range which has no added sugar with the natural sweetness coming from sun dried tomato, it’s now become our best selling sauce.

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Check out a scrumptious vegan recipe of Papaya & Coconut Curry

Caribbean Sunshine Supper

This is a favourite dish of Caroline’s who introduced me to Halloumi when I came to the UK. I had never eaten it in St Lucia so it was a completely new taste for me, what I love about it is its ability to be fried and stay whole and the salty taste, it goes really well with the vegetables in this recipe and the mango sauce just gives it a tangy, chilli heat without being too hot. I think you will love it but let us know! Continue reading Caribbean Sunshine Supper

Cheesy Bacon Pasta with Sweet Pepper & Mustard Sauce

Both Caroline & I love pasta cheesy dishes when the winter is in full swing as it is now in the UK. Being from  St Lucia we would be eating Mac & Cheese instead even though its hot! I love how versatile pasta is and we tend to use different types, gluten free too sometimes as there are some very good choices to be had. Anyway try this one out I think you might like it as much as we do. Continue reading Cheesy Bacon Pasta with Sweet Pepper & Mustard Sauce