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How to Make Seminole Pumpkin Soup Joumou 🎃
Soup joumou is the Haitian pumpkin soup we make on New Year's to celebrate independence. Traditionally it's calabaza. I had a pile of Seminole pumpkins ready, so that's what went in the pot. With...
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Haitian Chicken and Rice, Made Simple
One of our go-to Haitian dinners. Chicken marinated in homemade epis, seared, baked, and served with sauteed cabbage and rice. Simple, real,...
How to Make Haitian Legume Recipe
Discover the authentic flavors of Haiti with this traditional legume recipe. A hearty vegetable stew packed with beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic...