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Bahamas: Conch Fritters

Bahamas: Conch Fritters

INGREDIENTS: 6 conchs 1 large onion, thyme 2 1/2 cup flour 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper Salt to taste METHOD: Chop conch and onion in a food processor; put in a bowl with other ingredients and water to form a soft spoonable mixture. Fry by dropfuls in hot oil. Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Coconut/Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Bahamas: Coconut/Pecan Sweet Potatoes

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes peeled and shredded 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4-cup butter (melted) 1/4 cup broken/toasted pecans 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Coconut Extract or Flavoring 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract METHOD: Combine all but the coconut and vanilla and in a large pot and Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Crab ‘n Rice

Bahamas: Crab ‘n Rice

INGREDIENTS: 6 – 8 Crabs 1 Large Onion 1 Small Sweet Pepper (optional) 1 Cup fresh (boiled until tender) Pigeon Peas 2 Cups rice 3 – 4 Tbs. Tomato Paste Salt, pepper, paprika, thyme to taste METHOD: First wash crab and remove biters and put aside, separate crab bodies from backs, Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Grilled Red Snapper

Bahamas: Grilled Red Snapper

INGREDIENTS: 8 Portions of Fish fillets 1/4 lb. butter 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced juice from 2 limes or lemons 3 Tbsp, spicy mustard salt & pepper to taste METHOD: Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add onions and saute until clear, add garlic, lemon/lime juice, mustard, salt and Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Johnny Cake

Bahamas: Johnny Cake

INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup flour 3/4 cup cornmeal 3/4 tsp. salt 1 egg, beaten 5 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cop sugar 2 Tblsp. vegetable oil 1 cup milk METHOD: Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add egg, milk and oil to dry mixture and blend well. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Bake 30-35 Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Peas ‘n Rice

Bahamas: Peas ‘n Rice

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice 2 cups water 1 small onion – minced 1 green Pepper – diced 1/4 cup bacon – diced 1-8oz can pigeon peas 1/4 cup (2 oz) tomato paste Salt, black pepper, paprika & thyme to taste METHOD: Fry bacon until crisp. Add green pepper and onion to the pan and Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Papaya Rum Cake

Bahamas: Papaya Rum Cake

INGREDIENTS: Fruit filling 1 1/2 cups papayas, diced 1 cup golden raisin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup rum 4 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup brown sugar Cake Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup butter, diced 4 Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Steamed Mutton

Bahamas: Steamed Mutton

5 lbs mutton cut into small pieces 1 large onion diced 1 green pepper diced 4-5 cloves garlic coursely diced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup lime juice (2-3 limes) or Old Sour if zest is desired 1 Teaspoon Thyme Salt and Pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of cooking oil 6 ounce can Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Bahamian Style Simmered Chicken

Bahamas: Bahamian Style Simmered Chicken

1 1/2 – 2 pounds chicken cut up (if preferred you may use all breast etc) 1 large onion sliced 1/4 cup lime juice (2-3 limes) or Old Sour if zest is desired 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme Salt and Pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of cooking oil In a large skillet heat oil and add chicken and onion. Continue Reading...

Bahamas: Pigs Feet Souse

Bahamas: Pigs Feet Souse

1 1/2 -2 lbs Pigs feet 1 large onion coursely chopped 1 large carrot sliced 1 can chicken broth or stock 1/4 cup lime juice or Old Sour if zest is desired 10 whole allspice Salt and Pepper to taste Water Bring pigs feet to boil and discard the water. Repeat. Trim any hair or loose bone from feet Continue Reading...

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