12th Century Johnny Cake

12th Century Johnny Cake

by | Feb 14, 2025 | All Recipes

The origin of johnny cake dates back to the 12th century in The Bahamas. Our indigenous Arawak people originally made this cake-like bread by grounding maize (corn). Preparation Time: 5 minutes Baking Time: 35 minutes Serves 8 1/3 cup (80 mL) softened butter, divided...
Bahamas Chicken Souse

Bahamas Chicken Souse

by | Feb 14, 2025 | All Recipes

Chicken Souse (pronounced sowse) is a tasty chili-lime tea soup with a zesty flavour profile.  It is essentially the chicken soup of the Caribbean with medicinal properties to give your immune system a boost when you are feeling “under the weather.” Preparation...
Bahamian-Style Stew Fish

Bahamian-Style Stew Fish

by | Feb 14, 2025 | All Recipes

A hearty roux-based Afro-Caribbean soup or stew dating back to the early 1800s. Flaky Ontario Pickerel or Perch takes on the flavour of this lime and chili-based stew.  Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Serves 4 4 fresh Ontario Walleye Fillets...
Caribbean-Style Turkey and Potato Curry

Caribbean-Style Turkey and Potato Curry

by | Jan 7, 2025 | All Recipes

Ontario turkey is the star of this hearty, mildly spicy stew. Caribbean curries are generally a vibrant yellow thanks to the extra turmeric. Serve with rice, naan or roti. Preparation time30 minutes Marinating Time: 30 minutes or overnightReady in2 hours Cooking Time:...
Traditional Ontario Apple Pie

Traditional Ontario Apple Pie

by | Jan 7, 2025 | All Recipes

Ontario Northern Spy Apples are hard to beat in this recipe. However, you may use Ontario Spartans, Idareds, Cortlands, Crispins (Mutsu), Golden Delicious and Empire Apples which all hold their shape when baked. They vary in sweetness, so adjust amount of sugar...