NouBess-Caribbean Green Living

09/08/2026

Crispy, golden, and packed with Caribbean flavor. 🍤

These Prawn Accras (Caribbean Shrimp Fritters) are made with prawns or shrimp, scallions, shallot, garlic, fresh parsley, and a touch of Scotch bonnet.

Serve them hot with pikliz, pepper sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce. They're perfect for:
✨ Holiday appetizers
✨ Friday night fritay
✨ Lent and meatless Fridays
✨ Parties and small bites
✨ Or simply because you're craving something crispy!

One batch, plenty of reasons to make it.

Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/prawn-accra/

Crispy Prawn Accra are Caribbean shrimp fritters made with fresh herbs and spices, then fried until golden. Perfect for appetizers, Lent, or fritay.

09/07/2026

🍆 Eggplant can be tricky—until you understand how it works.

Do you need to peel it? Should you salt it first? Why does it seem to soak up every drop of oil in the pan?

My new Eggplant Guide covers how to choose, store, prep, and cook eggplant, plus something especially important in my kitchen: how eggplant is used in Haitian and Caribbean cooking.

And if you make Haitian legim, there’s a reason eggplant works so well in the pot. It softens, absorbs all those wonderful seasonings, and helps create the rich texture that makes legim so satisfying.

Read the complete Eggplant Guide on Caribbean Green Living. 🍆 https://f.mtr.cool/6jvfjo08l2

Learn how to choose, store, prep, and cook eggplant, plus why this versatile vegetable works so well in Haitian legim and Caribbean cooking.

09/02/2026

Ever wonder why Caribbean food can taste so deeply seasoned before the main ingredients even hit the pot? 🌿🧄🌶️

A lot of that flavor starts with the flavor base.

Across the Caribbean, cooks use combinations of fresh herbs, aromatics, peppers, citrus, and spices to season meats, seafood, rice, beans, stews, and more. But they’re not all the same—and understanding the differences can make you a much better Caribbean cook.

🇭🇹 Haitian epis is just one example.

In this guide, I break down Caribbean flavor bases, how they’re used, and what makes them different.

Read the guide:
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What flavor base is always in your kitchen?

Learn the differences between Caribbean flavor bases including Haitian epis, green seasoning, sofrito, and other seasoning blends. Discover how these aromatic foundations create authentic Caribbean flavor in everyday cooking.

09/02/2026

🇭🇹 Kenep Trempe — a Haitian treat that brings back memories.

If you grew up eating kenep, you already know half the fun is cracking that thin shell and enjoying the sweet-tart fruit inside. But Kenep Trempe takes things in a very grown-up direction. 😄

Fresh kenep is soaked in rum and allowed to absorb all that wonderful flavor, creating a simple Haitian treat that’s perfect for anyone who loves traditional Caribbean flavors.

Have you ever had kenep this way — or do you prefer yours straight from the shell?

🥃 Discover Kenep Trempe on Caribbean Green Living:
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09/01/2026

🍅 Tomatoes do a lot more than make a dish red.

In Haitian and Caribbean cooking, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce each have a different job. Fresh tomatoes bring moisture and freshness, while tomato paste adds concentrated flavor and deeper color to rice, beans, meat, poultry, stews, and sauces.

My NEW Tomato Ingredient Guide covers:
🍅 Common tomato varieties
🍅 How to choose and store tomatoes
🍅 Fresh vs. canned tomatoes
🍅 Fresh tomatoes vs. tomato paste vs. tomato sauce
🍅 Why we cook tomato paste before adding liquid
🍅 How tomatoes are used in Haitian cooking
🍅 Freezing, substitutions & more

Whether tomatoes are always on your shopping list or you're not quite sure which type to use, this guide is for you.

👉 Read the Tomato Guide:
https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/tomatoes-guide/

08/31/2026

🇭🇹 Saturday and Haitian Bouillon just belong together.

A good bowl of bouyon is loaded with seasoned beef, vegetables, provisions, greens, dumplings—and sometimes crab. It’s hearty, satisfying, and for many Haitian families, part of a Saturday tradition built around good food and time together.

I’ve refreshed my Haitian Bouillon recipe with more cooking tips, including how to control the thickness of the broth, cook the provisions separately if you prefer, use homemade epis, and choose different types of crab.

Get the recipe:

Authentic Haitian Bouillon made with tender beef, root vegetables, dumplings, and epis seasoning. Learn how to make this traditional Haitian Saturday soup with expert tips and variations.

08/28/2026

🍚 Paella gets a Haitian-inspired twist.

This Easy Paella takes inspiration from the classic rice dish and introduces one of Haiti's most distinctive ingredients: djon djon.

The mushrooms give the rice its signature dark color and distinctive earthy flavor, while seafood turns it into a beautiful dish for the table.

It's a fun example of what can happen when you take familiar cooking techniques and bring Caribbean ingredients into the conversation.

👉 Get the recipe: https://f.mtr.cool/fydnletscf

Have you ever tried djon djon outside of traditional Haitian rice?

Spice up your dinner with a twist on classic paella! This easy recipe uses Djon Djon mushroom for a unique umami flavor & features tips on rice, seafood, and cooking paella at home.

08/27/2026

You may know Djon Djon from Haiti's famous black mushroom rice—but what exactly is Djon Djon? 🇭🇹🍄

These prized dried mushrooms are closely associated with Northern Haiti and are traditionally used to create a dark, earthy broth that gives dishes their distinctive color and flavor.

I recently updated my complete Djon Djon guide with more about:

🍄 What Djon Djon mushrooms are
🇭🇹 Their connection to Haitian food and culture
🥣 How they're traditionally used
🍚 Whole dried Djon Djon vs. powder
🛒 Where to find them
🍽️ What you can make with Djon Djon

And yes—the mushrooms in the photo are real dried Djon Djon from my kitchen.

If you've seen Djon Djon before but weren't quite sure what it was or how it's used, start here:

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Discover Djon Djon recipes beyond Haitian black rice, including chicken, shrimp, cornmeal, roasted turkey, Djon Djon butter, paella, and more.

08/27/2026

🥘🐚 This one is for the seafood lovers.

Conch, shrimp, and sausage come together in this hearty gumbo-inspired dish for a delicious fusion of flavors.

It's rich, comforting, and a great example of how conch can move beyond traditional preparations and work beautifully in dishes inspired by other cuisines.

If you have conch in the freezer and want to try something different, save this one.

👉 Get the recipe: https://f.mtr.cool/wi0shmntkl

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean and Louisiana with Conch Gumbo! This blog post unlocks the secrets to creating this unique seafood stew, from mastering the roux to perfectly cooking the conch. Get ready for a tastebud adventure you won't forget!

08/26/2026

🐚 Conch can be much more versatile than you might think.

In this recipe, conch is paired with butternut squash and snow peas for a colorful dish filled with contrasting flavors and textures.

The sweetness of the squash, freshness of the snow peas, and savory conch come together for a satisfying meal—and a completely different way to get conch on the dinner table.

👉 Get the recipe: https://f.mtr.cool/62k4lg49g3

this Conch Meat with Butternut Squash and Snow Peas, a complete seafood dinner filled with yummy vegetables, perfect for family supper.