Jamaican Bread Pudding

Ingredients:
340 g sliced white bread
1/4 Cups raisins
1 Tbps mixed spices or (1Tsp. nutmeg and 1 Tsp.cinnamon)
Pinch of salt
2 Cups milk, slightly warm
1 Cup granulated sugar
3 Tbps. butter, melted
4 Eggs, beaten
3 Tbps. white rum
1 Tsp. vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Slice bread into cubes and place into a bowl. Then, mix in raisins, mixed spice and salt. Set aside
2. In a bowl, mix together eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, rum and vanilla extract. 
3. Pour liquid mixture over bread cubes, cover and set aside for at least 15 to 30 minutes to allow bread to absorb the liquid. 
4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. and grease baking dish.
5. Transfer the bread mixture into already greased baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes
6. Serve warm. 

Oven Grilled Garlic and Herb Corn

Ingredients:
5 Cobs of corn, peeled
1/4 Cup butter, melted
1 Tbps. parsley, chopped
1 Tbps. chives, chopped
1 Tsp. thyme
1 Tsp.  rosemary

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Place each corn on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 30 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley, chives, thyme and rosemary.
4. After 30 minutes, turn oven to broil and broil corns on high for 5-7 minutes on each side.
5. Remove corn and brush butter mixture onto each corn.
6. serve warm.

Brown Sugar & Garlic Pork

Ingredients:
2 lbs Pork shoulder
1 Tsp. salt
1.Tsp. pepper
1.Tsp. onion powder
1 Tsp. oregano
1 Tsp. Basil
1/3 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Tsp. ginger, grated
1 Tsp. garlic, crushed
1 Tsp. Parsley
Juice of one lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
2. Rinse and season pork with salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano and basil. 
3. Grease baking dish and bake pork for 2 hours and 45 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, ginger,  garlic, parsley and lemon juice. Set aside.
5. After 2 hours and 45 minutes remove pork from the oven.
6. Using a brush, generously brush the brown sugar glaze over the pork, then place the pork back into the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Garnish and serve. 

Maple Balsamic Pork Chop

Ingredients:

2 Bone-in Pork tenderlion
1/2 Tsp. salt
1/2 Tsp. black pepper
1/2 Tsp. garlic powder
1/4 Cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Clove Garlic, crushed
1 Tsp. Rosemary
1Tsp. Thyme
1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Rinse and season pork with salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Set aside
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3. In an oven proof skillet, add vegetable oil and sear pork for 6 minutes on each side.
4. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary and thyme. Then, simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Return pork to the skillet and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until pork is fully cooked.
7. Garnish and serve. 

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 lb Sirloin steak, strip
2 Tsp. salt
1 Tsp. pepper
1 Tsp. oregano
1 Tsp. thyme
1 Tsp. rosemary
1 Tsp. parsley
1/2 -1 Tsp. crushed pepper (optional)
4 Cloves garlic, crushed
4 Potatoes, slices
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. oil

Instructions:

1. Rinse and place steak strips in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside. 
2. In a skillet, add 2 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once butter is melted add potatoes and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon parsley. Mix together and cook potatoes for 8 minutes or until fork tender and golden brown. Remove and transfer to a plate, then set aside.
3. In the same skillet, lay steak strips in a single layer. add chili pepper, mix in remaining butter, oregano, thyme, rosemary parsley, garlic and cook for 10 minutes. 
4. Return potatoes to the skillet, garnish and serve. 

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Cassorle

Ingredients:
3 Chicken Breast
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Black pepper
1 1/2 Tsp. Garlic powder
4 Bacon strips
2-3 Jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 Green onion, chopped
1/4 Cup milk
8 oz Cream cheese
1/2 Cup Gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cut bacon strips into pieces about 1/4 inch wide.
2. In a frying pan, add bacon and fry over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel to remove any excess oil. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Rinse and season chicken breast with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
5. Place each chicken breast on a broiling rack and bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
6. once chicken is fully cooked, allow to cool, and shred chicken in a bowl using two forks.Set aside.
7. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, milk, green onion, jalapeno peppers and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
8. Spray baking dish with a non-stick spray. Layer shredded chicken at the bottom, pour cream cheese mixture, then layer Gouda and cheddar cheese on top.
9. Bake for 8 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
10. Garnish with bacon and parsley.
11. Serve warm.