Pastechi is the Antillean version of a delicious, filled pastry. From a thin layer of soda-dough and a large spoonful of filling, we conjure up these tasty, deep-fried snacks in no time.
Pina colada is one of the most classic cocktails. The piña colada is a mix of only Caribbean flavors: pineapple, coconut and rum. Mixed with deliciously sweet condensed milk it is a real treat. And it is also ready in…
The red snapper or Piska Kora (literally translated as ‘red fish’) is one of the most eaten fish species in the Antilles. Nowadays also well available in the Netherlands, for example in Surinamese tokos (in the freezer) or at large,…
The bolo di anasa is a traditional Antillean cake. You might know this cake under a different name, namely the pineapple upside down cake. And that’s exactly what it is! A pineapple cake that is baked upside down. This tasty…
The arepa is a classic snack from Venezuela. It is pretty much the easiest and cheapest dish you can think of. More than a few minutes and a packet of harina P.A.N. (cornmeal) are all you need to make these…
The Arepa Reina Pepiada is a corn roll that originates from Venezuela. ‘Reina Pepiada’ refers to the filling of chicken, avocado and fresh herbs. Reina means ‘queen’ in Spanish and ‘pepiada’ is the name given to beautiful ladies in Venezuela.
Sòpi di karni is a delicious, richly filled soup with vegetables and beef. It is a complete meal that contains everything you need. We make our sòpi almost completely in the old-fashioned way: by letting meat, vegetables and marrow filled…
The bolo di cashupete (cashew nut cake) is the ultimate Antillean party cake! The heavy cashew cream is very decadent and really has an authentic Antillean flavor. The great thing about this cake is that it can be perfectly frozen…
Do not be afraid: you are not alone … it is one of the most common problems: flat, hard Johnny Cakes! Impossible to cut open and just not the way you want them. Quickly read our checklist with 5 tips…
The Antillean Johnny Cake is a world famous snack. These Johnny Cakes are small, fried buns made of soda-dough. Because they do not contain any yeast, you can make them in relatively little time. Fill them with whatever you like……