Bahamas Specialties

 
 

Bahamian Peas and Rice

 1/2 pound bacon
1 large onion, chopped
2 med. stalks celery, chopped
1/2 med. sweet pepper, chopped
1 tin whole tomatoes
1 cup pigeon or blackeyed peas
2 cups rice
4 cups water
tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
fresh thyme

Cook bacon alone, put onions celery and sweet pepper in together and cook. Add tomatoes and paste with the peas. Cook until peas are tender. Add rice & water. stir, cover and allow to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and leave to cook for 10 minutes or until rice is dry.
Stir once or twice to prevent burning.
 
 

Macaroni and Cheese

 1 box macaroni
1 lb daisy cheese ( cheddar will do)
1/2 lb butter
2 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 small onion, chopped
salt and hot pepper to taste

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water & drain. Add butter, then grated cheese. Next add milk, eggs and onions. Mix in salt and hot pepper. Bake at 350 deg until golden brown.
Let it set.. and serve in squares.


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