Welcome to Claraz Recipes
We not only have your favorite American recipes but we also have recipes for dishes ranging from the Caribbean to West Africa, creating an authentic Afrocentric experience. We are bringing a collection of recipes to you! Why wait to plan a trip to the Caribbean, when you can recreate the dishes right in your kitchen! Enjoy!
In our house, the kitchen is the heart. We spend most of the time in the kitchen, not only cooking, but chatting. So, as a mother-daughter duo, we decided to compile a collection of some of our favorite recipes into a e-cookbook. Claraz recipes is a collection of authentic African, American and Caribbean dishes. A mix of traditional dishes, with a modernized twist. Cooking made fun!
Recipes
Where do they come from?
Our ‘Continental’ recipes originated from Europe and the United States. The dishes are a variation of appetizers, main entrees and desserts. We hope scrolling through this site and the app makes you nostalgic and brings back memories of preparing holiday favorites with your loved ones.
As food bloggers, we love to travel to different Countries around the world and taste the delicious delicacies. On our last trip to the Caribbean we fell in love with the tasteful selection of dishes. Savoring every bite, from the drinks to the main courses, we hope this takes you on a journey to the tropics.
Africa has such a rich cultures, it was the start of civilization! Traveling to the West African Countries and experiencing their culture is life changing. Food is an important part of the culture, countries like Ghana and Nigeria pride themselves in their famous jollof rice, while the Liberians and Gabonese relish in their fufu entrees. Enjoy as your palate takes you on a journey to the motherland.
Why choose Claraz recipes?
Coming up with the concept of a cookbook on the go, was quite exciting! Being able to bring you a selection of dishes from different Countries around at world and have you recreate your favorite dishes was a delight! We hope you will enjoy the experience of going through these recipes with your loved ones. Creating a platform where technology meets recipes. We pride ourselves on delivering on these three things:
- Convenient
- Delicious
- Selection
“Brilliant!”
Having a cookbook on the go is just brilliant! I really like the convenience this blog & the app provides! Would definitely recommend.
Danielle
“Love the recipes”
As a newly wed, these recipes have helped me to recreate some of my mother’s and mother in law’s dishes for my new family. I love the recipes & how much sweet memories it brings back!
Michelle
“Fantastic quality”
I’m enjoying the app, soooo convenient!
Paulette
Some Faves
Our Favorite Recipes
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Ingredients 3 cups of long grain rice1 small tin of tomato paste4 whole tomatoes1 red bell pepper2 scotch bonnets peppers¾ cups or 3 cook spoons of vegetable oil2 ½ cups of meat or chicken stock1 medium size onion (sliced)½ tsp of thyme½ tsp of curry2 small Bay leaves (optional)Salt (add as desired) 1 stock cubeWater,…
Roast Chicken
Ingredients Roast Chicken: 2lbs chicken – with skin6 tbsp butter¼ tsp salt (add more to taste)½ tsp black pepper (add more to taste)1 ½ cups water For gravy: 1 tbsp corn flour1 tbsp vinegar¼ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp tomato ketchup Directions Place 1 ½ cups of water, salt and pepper…
Piña colada
Ingredients 3 oz white rum3 oz coconut cream (ex: Coco Lopez)3 oz pineapple juice1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple or frozen pineapples2 cups ice2 oz golden rumPineapple wedges (Optional)Whipped Cream (Optional) Procedure Blend the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, pineapple fruits and ice for 15 seconds or until smooth. Pour into glasses stir in the…
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