Cooking with Orlando

Feeling peachy keen with this Peaches and Cream dream! 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 4 ripe peaches, pitted and chopped 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice) 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Prepare the peaches as before. In a blender, combine the chopped peaches, vanilla Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk if needed to reach the desired consistency. Pour into two glasses and serve chilled. Enjoy your Peaches and Cream Smoothie for two!

Sipping on sunshine with this refreshing pineapple basil lime juice! 🍍🌿🍈 #HomemadeGoodness #FreshFlavors 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped into chunks 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup coconut water Juice of 1 lime 1-2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup (optional, depending on the sweetness of the pineapple) 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Add coconut water to the blender. Place the pineapple chunks, basil leaves, and lime juice in a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing down on the pulp to extract all the liquid (optional) Taste the juice and add honey or sugar if desired, blending again to mix well. Pour the juice into glasses filled with ice. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing pineapple basil bliss! #pineapplebasil #pineapplejuice #juicingforhealth #juicingrecipes #kookability

Cheese please!! Be warned once you start, you won’t stop! 🧀 🤤 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1 pound elbow macaroni 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups half and half 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon all purpose 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)   𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Add the shredded smoked gouda and cheddar cheeses to the sauce, reserving some for topping if desired. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, all purpose and paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top, followed by the breadcrumbs if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Enjoy your delicious smoked gouda and cheddar mac and cheese! #kookability #jamaicavybzfood #macandcheese #macandcheeserecipe #foodinstagram #foodie

Cozy Sunday with a classic: Braised short ribs and potatoes served with a glass of @schneblywinery Avocado wine🍷. Who needs fancy when you’ve got flavor? Do you think Sundays are for indulgence? #SimplePleasures #kookability #SundayIndulgences #braisedshortribs #mashedpotatoes #sundaydinner #wine

Feel the island vibes with these scrumptious coconut drop! 🥥🌴Don’t judge me for using parchment paper. Couldn’t find any banana leaf to save my life. Dem still taste good 😂😂 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 2 cups diced coconut 2 cup brown sugar 4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tbsp molasses 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat then add coconut to the saucepan and cook for 45mins. Add the sugar, ginger, molasses and continue boiling for about 40mins or until the mixture thickens. Drop serving spoon full on a parchment/wax paper or green banana leaf and let them cool until drops are fully set. ENJOY!! #coconut #coconutdrops #jamaica #jamaicanfood #jamaicanvybzfood @jamaicavybzfood @jamaicavybz #nostalgicbites #coconuttreat #kookability

Starting my Sunday with a burst of Jamaican flavors – corned beef and cabbage, a nostalgic comfort classic. 🇯🇲 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1 can of corned beef 1/2 head of cabbage, julienne 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp thyme 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp black pepper Salt to taste 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. - Add diced onions, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-5 mins - Add chopped cabbage to the skillet and steam for 3 mins - Add the can of corned beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and stir it into the vegetables. - Add diced tomatoes and thyme to the skillet and cook for another 2 mins. - Add black pepper, ketchup and stir well to combine. - Cover the skillet or pot and let the mixture simmer for about 10 mins, or until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. - Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together, remove the skillet from heat. - Serve corned beef and cabbage hot, with your side of choice. Enjoy! #jamaicanmeals #jamaicanfood @jamaicavybzfood #jamaicanfoodie #kookability #jamaicanbreakfast #foodie #food #foodstyling #foodreview

Cheers to blending up a little taste of paradise! 🍉🍌Dive into this Tropical Melon Bliss smoothie and let the good vibes flow! #SmoothieTime Absolutely! Adding banana to your watermelon smoothie can enhance its creaminess and sweetness. Here’s how you can modify the recipe to include banana: 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1 cup of frozen diced watermelon (seedless) 1 frozen ripe banana, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup of greek yogurt 1/2 cup of water or coconut water 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup Juice of 1/2 lime (optional) 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more honey, lime juice, or watermelon if desired. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your banana watermelon smoothie! #smoothie #smoothiesaturdays #kookability #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #smoothieoftheday

Whipping up Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta – because quick dinners can be fancy too! 🍝😋 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless all purpose seasoning 2 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp paprika salt and pepper 2 tbsp Italian herbs (dried) 3 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup sun-dried tomato 4 cups fresh baby spinach, 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 16 oz penne pasta Fresh basil for garnish (optional) 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻: Season chicken breasts with all purpose seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder and 1 tbsp paprika on both sides.In a large pot or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Once cooked, remove chicken from the pot and set aside. 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮: Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲: In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Add more 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp italian season and all purpose seasoning of your choice. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it back to the pot. Add al dente, drained pasta to the creamy sauce. Gently toss the pasta and chicken in the creamy sauce until everything is well coated. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Feel free to adjust the quantities or add extra ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Serve up & enjoy!! #pastarecipe #creamytuscanchickenpasta #tusanchicken #kookability #pastameals #quickmeal #onepotrecipe #onepotmeals #

Sipping on sunshine and smooth peanut butter goodness – my kind of pick-me-up.🥜🍌🥤 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 2 banana, frozen 2 cup almond milk 2 tbsp peanut butter 1.5 tbsp maple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup ice 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Peel and slice the banana before freezing it. Measure out the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. 𝟮. 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱: In a blender, combine the frozen banana slices, milk, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes. 𝟯. 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵: Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more milk, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. 𝟰. 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or peanut butter level according to your preference. You can add more honey, or peanut butter if needed. 𝟱. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲: Pour the peanut butter banana smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately. 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗱-𝗜𝗻𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for an extra protein boost. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: For added texture and nutritional benefits, sprinkle in some chia seeds. 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵: Garnish the smoothie with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts. This smoothie combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and banana for a satisfying and indulgent twist. It’s a perfect treat for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthy dessert. #peanutbutter #banana #smoothieoftheday #peanutbutterbanana #smoothie #smoothies #healthyfood #healthy #recipeshare #recipeideas #kookability #foodie

Had so much fun hosting our friends and family for our 1st Annual Friendsgiving since moving to Florida and it was a success. MENU: Whole Jerk Chicken Roaster Oxtails Sweet and Sour Shrimp Rice and Peas Simple Green Salad Sweet Corn on the Cob Potato Salad 4 Cheeses Mac & Cheese

THIS IS NOT A DRILL but you know what it is?! SERIOUS! Had the opportunity to try @rockstarblendz seasoning and they DELIVERED! @chef.jrob did that. I tried both the BASS PLAYER and THE KEYS to put a honey maple twist on the Spicy Sausage Cavatappi Pasta. The bass player is my favorite with the keys at a very close second! Get into the recipe below and your very own @rockstarblendz ! 
8 ounces cavatappi noodles, al dente and drained || reserving 1 cup of pasta water 1 ½ tbsp @rockstarblendz Bass Player 1 ½ tbsp @rockstarblendz The Keys 
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ yellow onion, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
2 tbsp garlic, minced
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup cream cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated || extra for garnish
1 cup mozzarella, finely shredded
1 cups fresh baby spinach
salt and pepper, to taste #RockstarAmbassador #Ad #Chefjrob #RockstarBlendz #Seasoning #Kookability #homecooking #cookthroughit #spices

Y’all better come up here and get one of these. It’s Jamaican Toto - Coconut Cake INGREDIENTS 3 cups grated coconut 2.5 cups coconut milk 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1sp baking soda 1 tsp nutmeg powder 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp allspice mix spice 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp Appleton rum 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Add dry ingredients (cinnamon, flour, allspice, nutmeg, salt, baking soda & powder, ground ginger) to a medium-sized mixing bowl Add eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract and coconut milk and rum to a medium-sized mixing bowl Combine wet and dry ingredients in one mixing bowl then add grated coconut to mixture Preheat your oven and grease your baking pan with butter or olive oil Add mixture to greased baking pan and bake for 45 mins until golden brown. Check readiness by sticking the middle with a skewer or toothpick. Remove from oven, cool and enjoy!! #kookability #homecooking #jamaicanrecipe #jamaicantoto #jamaicantotocake #jamaicantotobread #jamaicanfood #caribbeanrecipes #caribbeanfood #foodporn #foodblogger #foodstagram #jamaica #coconutcake #jamaicandesserts #jamaicanculture @jamaicavybzfood @appletonestateja @appletonestateusa