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Conkies

Sweet pumpkin cake cooked in banana leaves, made with pumpkin, cornmeal, sugar, spices, common in Barbados in November during Independence Day celebrations

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Conkie - Metemgee

Conkie is a steamed pudding made with cornmeal, pumpkin, coconut, sugar and warm spices. It is a perfect treat especially with a cup of tea...
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Barbados Recipes: Conkies

Learn the secrets of the best Barbados conkies recipes...
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Kittitian Style Conkies in Banana Leaf - Tasteeful Recipes

There is nothing better than these Kittitian Style Conkies on Easter or for any other occasion. They can be enjoyed as a snack or a side. Recipe video: Growing up, Easter meant that we would be enjoying some homemade conkies. You cannot be from the islands...
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Conkies Recipe - Totally Barbados

Conkies are a favorite with every Barbadian family and are made traditionally in November to celebrate Independence. Check out our Conkies recipe...
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Guyanese Conkie (with Recipe) – Experience The Sweet, Pumpkin Flavours Wrapped In Banana Leaves - Things Guyana

When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed a delicious piece of conkie? Conkie is a treasured dish that is relished by many in Guyana; they have been eating it year in, year out. For those who do not know what conkie is, it is a sweet cornmeal-based...
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So Very Very Thankful: Conkies

As we here in Barbados celebrate our 47th year of Independence (November 30th), and feeling patriotic and all that, I thought I would prepar.....
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Conkies – Ole School Cooking - Stabroek News

Hi Everyone, There are many old time foods that we can make today using the most modern of appliances and techniques, but Conkies (aka sweet dumplings) is...
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CONKIES- BARBADOS DELICACY – African Pot

CONKIES This is a sweet cornmeal and coconut based delicacy from Barbados dating back to the 18th century.  Traditionally, it’s made and eaten almost exclusively during celebration.     F…...
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Barbadian Conkies - Ethnic Foods R Us

Barbadian Conkies: Classic Caribbean recipe with easy to follow instructions and resources to obtain authentic, traditional ingredients...

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