Savory ackee cream cheese spread: a simple recipe using virtually two ingredients. Add your own spin and make it as simple or as fancy as you’d like. Spread it on bagels or toast for breakfast or as a dip with chips.
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Pan Seared Salmon with Ackee & Saffron Risotto
Juicy pan seared salmon served with asparagus over creamy ackee and saffron risotto; it’s simple and elegant for date night and easy enough to pull off during the week.
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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 is delicately spiced with saffron and even creamier from the addition of pureed ackee at the end.
Ackee Colada
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!
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These vegan ackee cheesecakes are made using raw cashews. When blended, they become silky and luxurious. Add the ackees to that and ladies and gentlemen we have a rich and creamy vegan dessert which is quick and easy to prepare. It requires no baking and can be made ahead, kept frozen and served whenever you like.
Ackee Clam Chowder
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 Clam Chowder.
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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 and heat.
- The crust to filling ratio: Don’t be stingy now. No potato chip bag tricks (all air no chips). Or as we say in Jamaica it shouldn’t look like “yu tan far and fling it”. (Translation: you stood at a distance and threw in the filling)
These in my opinion are the three keys to making a propa Jamaican patty; that said let’s talk about these Vegan Ackee Patties that hit all three of those nails squarely on the head.
Continue reading “Vegan Jamaican Ackee Patties”Baked French Toast with Ackee & Brown Sugar
Baked French toast is the perfect weekend breakfast. With all the prep done the night before, wake up at your leisure and pop it in the oven. Ready in less than an hour and best of all you don’t have to stand over the stove.
This baked French toast with ackee and brown sugar is paired with pimento liqueur spiked maple syrup. Did somebody say grown and sexy boozy breakfast?
Grain Bowls with Ackee Tahini Dressing
Grain bowls are a fun way to upgrade your salad game and incorporate a variety of whole grains into your diet. These Asian inspired bowls feature not one but three ancient grains; a colourful array of veggies; spicy chicken, shrimp or brussel sprouts (to suit the omnivore, pescatarian and vegan/vegetarian alike); and a creamy ackee tahini dressing. Umami bombs in every bite, you’ll definitely want to give this bowl of goodness a try!
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Ready for the most tender muffins you’ve ever tried?
Ackees make these muffins extremely moist and the addition of pastry flour lightens up the mix . The base recipe is easy to prepare and you can include your own favourite add-ins; here I’ve done two variations: the first white chocolate and coconut and the second feature a dollop of ackee cream cheese filling. Continue reading “Easy Ackee Muffins”