Dominica Gourmet

A blog about foods from Dominica

Green papaya salad with fried snapper

I love papaya! Growing up in Dominica, I considered myself fortunate to have two papaya trees in my backyard. They were treasured trees that always delivered papayas year-round, which my parents would share with our neighbors, family and ...
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Blackened tuna and roasted peppers sauce

My mother-in-law introduced me to quinoa in 1999, when I started dating my husband. She was a very health-conscious woman and was highly invested in grains, tons of vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Her meals were always healthy yet tasty. So ...
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Extra crispy chicken wings

This past weekend, I decided to spice things up a bit literally. The Dominican-owned hot sauce company, Spicy K Hot Sauce, sent me a hot and mild version of their pepper sauce. They wanted me to try and give feedback. The jars are just the right ...
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Delicious and moist chocolate cake

Delicious and moist chocolate cake If you’re looking for the best chocolate cake recipe, look no further. I don’t consider myself a baker; however, this recipe makes me feel like an expert. This chocolate cake recipe which calls for ...
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Red snapper fillet with zoodles

Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with new foods and exciting gadgets. My favorite gadget is a spiralizer. Spiralizers are available at Amazon and other major retail outlets. I love my spiralizer, which has become ...
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Creamy seafood rasta pasta

This past Saturday, my oldest son, and first born turned 16 years old. What a milestone! Since we’re still on the heels of the pandemic, we couldn’t gather with friends, so we decided to keep the celebration within our family. We ...
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