Recipes

Sweet Potato Gratin with Ginger Cream

Sweet Potato Gratin with Ginger Cream

Recipe from Code Noir by Lelani Lewis This recipe was conceived on a whim, I must confess. On Sundays, I yearn for comfort food, for dishes that have spent a... Read More
Guinness Punch

Guinness Punch

The iconic Irish beer is the surprising star of this creamy Caribbean cocktail from Code Noir.
Saltfish Souse and Bakes

Saltfish Souse and Bakes

The national pride of Grenada, flaky salt cod meets crunchy chopped vegetables and fluffy pan-fried biscuits in Code Noir.
Roasted Plantains with Chili-Peanut-Lime Salsa and Feta

Roasted Plantains with Chili-Peanut-Lime Salsa and Feta

Opt for the blackest plantains you can find; the darker they are, the sweeter they become. Add salsa and feta, and this dish from Code Noir makes a perfect appetizer...
Baigan Choka with Coconut Tun

Baigan Choka with Coconut Tun

Baigan choka is primarily eaten in Trinidad, typically for breakfast. The smoky eggplant pairs wonderfully with creamy polenta laced with coconut.
Sicilian-style Spaghettini with Cauliflower

Sicilian-style Spaghettini with Cauliflower

This cauliflower from Italopunk is dressed up with luscious flavors—anchovy, raisins, garlic, orange, and breadcrumbs—a typical combination in Sicily.
Panzanella con Mango e Lime 

Panzanella con Mango e Lime 

When you consider that the Romans embraced garum and mangoes now grow on Sicily, this panzanella recipe from Italopunk is not as crazy as it might seem.   
Cacio e Pepe con Fava e Menta 

Cacio e Pepe con Fava e Menta 

Cacio e pepe is a Roman classic. Adding fava beans makes this dish reminiscent of another well-known classic: fave con pecorino. Italopunk adds mint to the style of trattoria Sora...
Putanesca Integrale 

Putanesca Integrale 

Puttanesca is the world-famous pasta from Naples. This recipe from Italopunk counterbalances the hearty flavors with whole-wheat pasta. A drizzle of cream makes it rich and complex.