Caribbean Green Living

10/15/2026

What makes a simple tomato soup taste better?
For me, it starts with the aromatics: shallots, garlic, sweet pepper, fresh thyme, and plenty of parsley. 🌿
It's the same approach I use throughout my Caribbean cooking—build the flavor first, then let the main ingredient shine.
This creamy tomato soup is simple, comforting, and especially good with crisp cassava bread on the side.
Get the updated recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/simple-and-fresh-tomato-soup/

10/13/2026

🍞 Haitian Bread: More Than Just Breakfast! 🇭🇹

There's something special about bringing home fresh Haitian bread from the bakery. That golden crust, soft interior, and comforting aroma make it hard to resist!

But Haitian bread isn't just for breakfast.

Enjoy it with a warm cup of Haitian hot chocolate, make a delicious turkey or griot sandwich, pair it with fried eggs and smoked herring, or turn it into a comforting bread soup.

Looking for inspiration? Discover 5 delicious ways to enjoy store-bought Haitian bread, plus ideas for making the most of every loaf.

👉 Read more on Caribbean Green Living: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/haitian-bread-guide/

What's your favorite way to enjoy Haitian bread? With butter, hot chocolate, or something savory?

Discover Haitian bread (pain créole), childhood favorites like pain ti-beurre, and 12 delicious ways to enjoy it, from breakfast to dessert.

10/06/2026

Tomato soup isn't traditionally Caribbean—but the way I season mine definitely reflects my Caribbean kitchen. 🌿🍅
Fresh tomatoes simmer with shallots, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, thyme, parsley, and just a little heat before being blended into a creamy, comforting soup.
And instead of grilled cheese? Try it with cassava bread or cassava crackers for dipping.
I just gave this older Caribbean Green Living recipe a much-needed refresh, including more cooking tips and ways to get the best flavor from fresh tomatoes.
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Make this creamy tomato soup with fresh tomatoes, shallots, garlic, thyme, parsley, and bell pepper for a flavorful, comforting homemade soup.

10/05/2026

The smell of shallots sizzling in butter? That’s when I start looking forward to dinner. 😊

Shallots are a precious ingredient in Haitian cooking—from breakfast eggs with smoked herring to rice and beans, sòs pwa, fish, and vinaigrettes for provisions.

I especially love them with thyme and parsley during the holidays. They’re also wonderful with sautéed leafy greens, green peas, and green beans.

Learn how to choose, store, and cook with shallots, plus find recipes to try:
https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/shallots-guide/

What’s your favorite way to use shallots?

Learn how to choose, store, and cook shallots, with Haitian kitchen tips, onion substitutions, and recipes for sauces, vegetables, meat, and fish.

10/02/2026

Pork neck bones deserve a little more attention at the dinner table. 😊 A few seasonings, some oven time, and you have a flavorful meal to serve with rice, plantains, or your favorite vegetables.

This is a take-your-time recipe—give the meat time to become tender, and let the oven do much of the work.

Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/roasted-pork-neck-bones/

Do you usually roast neck bones or cook them in soup or legim?

10/01/2026

One of my favorite ways to make everyday cooking easier is to keep flavorful shortcuts ready in the refrigerator. 🌿🧄
This Garlic and Parsley Paste combines two ingredients I use constantly into one simple mixture you can reach for when seasoning vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, soups, and sauces.
I even mentioned it in my new Daube de Concombres recipe as a shortcut when you don't want to chop fresh garlic and parsley separately.
Make a batch, keep it refrigerated, and use a little whenever your recipe needs garlic and fresh herbs.
Get the recipe:
https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/garlic-parsley-paste-recipe/
Do you keep any homemade seasoning shortcuts in your refrigerator?

Make this easy garlic and parsley paste for a fresh, flavorful Caribbean seasoning. Perfect for meats, vegetables, and everyday cooking in under 15 minutes.

09/30/2026

Here’s another delicious job for squash: turn it into a sauce. 🧡

These crispy snapper fillets sit on a creamy squash sauce flavored with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and hot pepper. You can make the sauce with kabocha, too!

Serve with your favorite grain and vegetables for a meal full of flavor. The sauce gives you a new way to use squash you might usually save for soup or roasting.

Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/snapper-fillets-with-squash-sauce/

Have you ever served fish with a squash sauce?

09/30/2026

Have you ever cooked cucumber instead of serving it raw? 🥒
Daube de Concombres is a French Caribbean stewed cucumber dish, and this version comes together in about 20 minutes.
English cucumber is gently cooked with tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, garlic and fresh parsley, then finished with just a touch of fresh lemon juice. The cucumber softens but still keeps some texture, while the tomatoes and peppers create a light, flavorful sauce.
It’s a simple way to turn an everyday cucumber into a warm vegetable side dish.
Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/daube-de-concombres-stewed-cucumber/
Would you try cooked cucumber?

Try this easy French Caribbean stewed cucumber recipe with tomatoes, peppers, garlic and fresh herbs. Daube de Concombres cooks in just 20 minutes.

09/29/2026

Fresh squash, bold flavor, and a little Caribbean heat! 🥣 This Spicy Squash Soup brings together ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and hot pepper for a comforting meal.

Enjoy a bowl with warm bread, or try it as a squash sauce with fish, as pictured. One recipe, more ways to enjoy your squash!

Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/spicy-squash-soup-recipe/

09/29/2026

Squash deserves a little time outside the soup pot. 😊

These roasted kabocha slices are seasoned with Haitian epis for a delicious combination of sweet squash and savory flavor. Serve them alongside chicken or fish, add them to a grain bowl, or enjoy a few slices as a snack.

If you already have epis on hand, here’s another way to put it to work.

Get the recipe: https://www.caribbeangreenliving.com/haitian-roasted-kabocha-squash-recipe/

What would you serve with yours?