MOUSSA

I was going through the pages of my book looking for the next recipe I would tackle. I was aiming for something I’ve never heard of before, something I’ve never Continue reading →

Acassan

I was walking in the super market when I stumbled upon a brand name I was very familiar with in Haiti : “Madame Gougousse”. It’s funny how the little things Continue reading →

Pâte feuilletée vs. Pâte brisée

Normally, Pâte feuilletée is used when you’re making/preparing  appetizers such as little patties. But for some reason, I prefer Pâte brisée. I have to stop for a minute to explain Continue reading →

Haitian bread

Haitian bread……..mmmmm  ……….oh Haitian bread. I don’t think there’s anything quite like it. Especially caressed with some butter and accompanied with a cup of good REBO cafe (or any Haitian coffee). I Continue reading →

Soup joumou (Squash soup)

Normally/ Usually , soup joumou is served/prepared on January 1st. It’s a historical tribute to our declared Independence on January 1st, 1804. The newly freed slaves consumed it because such meal was Continue reading →

Sos pwa (bean purée)

Sos pwa is served almost every day in Haiti. It’s white rice’s best friend. They just go along so well. Today I wanted to cook something simple. But I totally Continue reading →

Kibbeh (Kibi)

I was only 17 or so when I first tried Kibbeh (Prounounced ” Kee-bee”  in French and Creole) .  Every time I eat it, it reminds me of a dear Continue reading →

Good Friday

Today is good Friday! In Haiti, during the holy week, meat is usually not eaten. But that rule is mostly stressed on good Friday. (Vandredi Sen- Vendredi Saint). On that day, Continue reading →

Potato-Codfish croquettes

A friend of mine took me to  try a potato-cod fish croquette a while back. It was so good! .. and spicy! So I was wondering if I could also make Continue reading →

Blé (Wheat)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup of red beans 1 cup of Bulgar Wheat 1/4 of onion 1/4 of tomato one leek crushed with a mortar and pestle salt,black pepper, thyme and parsley Continue reading →