Haitian dried salted codfish in oil
In Haiti, codfish is about as popular as salted smoked herring. Our repertoire of recipes is quite rich. It includes…
Category: “appetizer”
Haitian mayi moulen bites, a new way to eat polenta
I am not typically fond of cold mayi moulen (Haitian cornmeal). I actually strongly dislike it. Yet, here I am…
Our marinades are not a seasoning mix
A first communion without marinade? Have you lost your mind!! Pa gen komunyon san marinade! (You can’t have a first…
Butcher’s shop & boudin noir
Growing up, there was nothing I hated more than our bi-weekly visits to the butcher. Every Tuesday and Friday, on…
Pig Head Salad
Who would have thought that just one appetizer plate could be the life of a party? Well I sure didn’t…
Herring Mousse
What if I started this article with a statement like: cream cheese is a must in any worthy fridge? Would…
Our Haitian Christmas Dinner
When we were kids, there was nothing we loved more than Christmas and the day after Christmas. As is the…
Herring Chiquetaille
Some say that “manje deyò” – food eaten out – tastes better than the food served at home. While I…
Accras, Haitian Appetizer
The appetizers pictured above, known as accras, don’t ask for much to disappear on a plate. Don’t fry them quickly…