Ackee & Saffron Risotto {Vegan}

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.

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Vegan Ackee Cheesecakes with Vanilla Crumble & Caramel Sauce

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.

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Ackee Honey Cheesecake with Toblerone Whipped Cream

Ackee Honey Cheesecake is a dream: honey sweetened silky ackee custard, topped with toblerone whipped cream and baked in a honey graham crust.

The honey is layered throughout from crust to topping but subtly so. The flavour is there, but the final product is not overly sweet.

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Ackee Pasta – Vegetarian Ackee Lasagna with Mushrooms & Basil

This decadent vegetarian lasagna features layers of ackee pasta, rich ackee cream, meaty roasted mushrooms, fresh basil, parmesan and mozzarella. Guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser; serve it with a tomato or green salad to balance its richness.

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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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Ackee Horchata – “Ackeechata”

What do you get when you combine ackees and horchata? Ackee-chata of course! 😂

Horchata generally refers to a beverage or group of beverages made from rice, nuts and/or seeds. The rice, nuts and/or seeds are soaked and blended with water to produce a drink with a milky appearance. This drink is then sweetened and served over ice so it is cool and refreshing.

To create this Ackeechata I started by soaking rice, almonds and cinnamon for the base then added the cooked ackees to make the drink creamy.

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Ackee Stuffed Saltfish Fritters

Saltfish fritters are a Jamaican favourite! And Ackee & Saltfish is our national dish. I’ve married the two and created these ackee stuffed saltfish fritters, the best of both in one amazing bite!

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