Step into Aunt Carmen’s kitchen and experience the heartwarming, home-cooked flavors of a family with roots in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Carmen Smith’s “Aunt Carmen’s Family Favorites” is more than a cookbook; it’s a celebration of family gatherings, traditions, and delicious food that brings everyone together.
This cookbook features cherished family dishes for every occasion, offering a taste of Carmen’s heritage, resilience, and passion for food. Whether you’re looking to recreate timeless flavors for the holidays or to make a comforting meal any day of the week, these recipes will fill your home and belly with joy.
Sweet Potato Pie
What better pie to eat during the holidays than Sweet Potato Pie. This pie blends with the flavors already on your palate and in your tummy from the turkey, yams, macaroni and cheese and a host of other meats, sides and vegetables eaten during this holiday season. The homemade crust,…
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Pumpkin Walnut Bread
What is better to have with a cup of tea, for me, nothing is better than a slice of Pumpkin Walnut Bread. This bread is served in a host of breakfast spots, it has gained popularity in Starbucks and is not only served in the fall season, but throughout the…
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Chicken Noodle Soup
If you like Chicken Noodle Soup, this recipe is a KEEPER!!!! I have been making this quick Chicken Noodle Soup for decades and it never disappoints. As the fall season begins there is nothing better on a cool day or night than a bowl of soup. This popular hearty soup…
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Brown Stewed Salmon
This Brown Stewed Salmon is a must try recipe for my pescatarian lovers, even though my meat lovers will enjoy this as well. This Brown Stewed Salmon is loaded with fresh peppers and onions and super flavorful. This is a common/staple dish of Caribbean culture, but different types of fish…
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July 4th Recipes
The most celebrated holiday of fireworks and barbecues is upon us and I have just the right recipes for you to prepare ahead of time for friends and family!!!!! From making a Patriotic Cake, Mexican Street Corn, Salads, Dips and much more!!!!! Here they are, feel free to jump from…
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Pecan Danish Ring
As you get older, do you ever crave certain foods that you snacked on when you were younger? Well, this Pecan Danish Ring was on my mind after passing the boxes in the supermarket and saw shelves of Entenmanns Cakes displayed, so pretty and tempting. Immediately, I said “I’m going…
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Parmesan Roasted Salmon
This Parmesan Roasted Salmon recipe is a keeper! Not only are you going to love this recipe for the taste, but there are a lot of health benefits of eating this dish. Salmon is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, provides proteins, vitamins and minerals, reduces inflammation while supporting a healthy…
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Potato Salad
This potato salad is simply the best! It is easy to make, tasty and quick, once the potatoes are boiled. In this potato salad recipe, there are a few spices and ingredients that will add lots of flavor to this side dish. This potato salad is that perfect side dish…
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