The name of this tart is indeed a mouthful! Juicy late summer heirloom tomatoes are layered atop savory ackee filling and baked in an aged cheddar and thyme crust for the ultimate umami bomb, all diets off!

This simple recipe uses little effort for maximum results. With just a handful of ingredients; including fresh rather than canned pumpkin there is no stovetop simmering required. This means you can pop the pumpkin in the oven, put your feet up, come back and in […]

Easy, creamy, vegan mac and cheese made in one pot. This is the dish with which my adventures in ackee began. Here I’m revisiting it but this time around I’ve added coconut milk to the original (Mac ‘n Kees). This makes it extra creamy and […]

Risottos are quite easy to make, the process is essentially: toast grains in fat then add hot stock a ladleful at a time till the desired texture is achieved. Of course hundreds of variations exist and the grains used are not limited to rice. This version […]

Thoughts of Pina Coladas led me to thinking of some of the variations I’ve seen such as banana and pumpkin.  Naturally I thought: why not ackees? So Ackee Colada was born!

Ackee is bomb with seafood: Fact! With summer temperatures taking a break and giving way to a series of overcast then rainy days here in New England. I found myself in the mood for clam chowder; but not just any chowder would do, enter Ackee […]

Ackee Bourbon Ice Cream: bourbon spiked custard with ribbons of dulce de leche running throughout. It’s the ultimate indulgence.

Because of their fat content and creamy texture, ackees are great for making ice cream. This kid friendly vegan version has toasted coconut added in (such a great pair! check out the ackee muffins if you haven’t already). It uses less than 10 ingredients and […]

How to make a great Jamaican patty? Let’s talk the anatomy of a “propa” (proper) patty. The crust: gorgeous and flaky, not too thick and shouldn’t be dry and crumbly The filling: not pasty, must be well seasoned with a good balance of herbs, spices […]

Quiches are a brunch favourite! Once you’ve nailed down your crust recipe; it’s a matter of deciding on what you want your fillings to be as the custard is a simple ratio of half a cup of dairy (cream, milk, half and half or even […]