haitian cuisine

Lalo Legume - Lalo with beef - The best Haitian Food

Many Haitians love to eat lalo (jute leaves) but lalo legume cooked with beef is the best. Discover this simple recipe. more »

May 3, 2017 11:43 AM

Haitian LALO - What is it called in English?

Haitians love LALO legume but what is the plant called in English? What do you look for when you go looking for LALO in an American supermarket? Here is what I found out, plus I have a surprise for you... more »

March 16, 2017 11:26 AM

Poisson Gros Sel, a favorite Haitian dish - But what is Gros Sel?

Poisson Gros Sel or Coarse Salt Fish is a very popular dish in Haiti. I always thought Gros Sel meant the fish was more salty than usual but no. more »

July 25, 2023 2:19 PM

3 Differences between Bannann Miske and Bannann Fig (Plantains vs Bananas)

Haitian Cuisine -- There there are 3 major differences between bannan miske (plantains) and bannann fig (bananas) that you probably didn't know. Fnd out what they are right now. more »

December 11, 2019 8:27 AM

Haitian Aranso - Haitians cook everything with Aranso dont they?

Smoked herring in Haiti is called Aransò (Harreng Saur) and it is used almost like a food spice the way so many Haitians use Aranso. more »

March 19, 2017 1:52 PM

I am loosing my appetite for white rice. How many Haitians can say that?

When I was a kid growing up in Haiti I used to love the days my mom would cook rice and beans in the house. But as I get older, I begin to notice that rice is not the best food option for me anymore. more »

November 21, 2019 10:51 AM

Poireau (Leek): Haitians add it to food as spice but do you know all the health benefits?

Most Haitian women spice up their meats with poireau (leek in English) but are you aware of all the nutritional properties of this amazing little vegetable? Read this... more »

December 12, 2018 8:28 AM

Next time, ADD a little ginger (gingembre) to your instant oatmeal, it tastes so good!

The next time you are making instant oatmeal, do you yourself a favor, add a little ginger to the mix. you will thank me for it. more »

April 14, 2018 11:42 PM

Haitian Restaurant owner says: If I make the food healtier customers will NOT buy It!

A Haitian restaurant owner in the Miami area told me whenever he tries to make his food healthier, his Haitian customers complain. He he persists, he looses his customers. more »

January 7, 2011 2:33 PM

What is Haitian Lalo - What does the Lalo leaf look like?

What is Haitian Lalo? Most Haitians from the Artibonite region of Haiti love this Legume Fey called Lalo. It is a staple food in the area. If you've never seen it before, this what the lalo leaf looks like... more »

June 16, 2017 10:57 AM