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Slather Your Lamb Skewers with Haitian Epis This BBQ Season
These grilled lamb skewers with Haitian epis are a fantastic option for BBQs or al fresco dining. Serve them as finger foods or canapes when you have family and friends over or can be enjoyed as part of a family meal with some rice, pasta, or side salad. Marinate lamb in the delicious finger licking Haitian epis paste, along with some Maldon salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika for additional color and a slightly smoky flavor.
Add Plantains to Your Next Frittata!
This baked egg frittata starts off with fresh tomatoes, scallions, and bell peppers and is topped with yellow sweet plantains right before getting baked in the oven. I used vegetables that I typically have on hand at home. Feel free to do the same here. Oftentimes I’ll add proteins like chorizo, prawns, or ham. This is a great weekend dish. It's lovely to start a slow and relaxing weekend with a hearty egg breakfast or brunch.
Haitian Epis? Yes, Please!
So, what is this green sauce that we call a Haitian Epis? Haitian Epis is a traditional paste or seasoning that is the base for most savory dishes in Haitian cuisine. This Epis is the backbone of Creole and Haitian cooking. Haitian cuisine, also known as Haitian Creole cuisine, originated during the colonial times where West African and French, Spanish and some Arabic people were brought together. Creole cuisine itself is composed of bold spicy flavors mainly influenced from the African people.
Try This Easy Chicken Yassa Covered in Caramelized Onions Tonight!
Nancy Odogwu / Simply Recipes Chicken yassa, also known as poulet yassa, is a mildly spicy dish prepared with an abundance of onions. The onions are traditionally marinated in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and herbs and spices such as cayenne pepper, parsley, and garlic then it's cooked into a thick comforting stew with grilled or fried chicken.
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