Super Tonic
The health benefits of Super Tonic goes without saying. It may not be known to many so I thought it […]
Beet Punch
I always buy beetroot when I go to the supermarket. Beetroot is one of our favourite vegetables. It is mostly
Mango Custard
Baking this mango custard was an entirely new experience for me but it was well worth the trip…. I never
Mango Kiwi Sorbet
Mango kiwi sorbet was a wonderful wedding…Read on. I’m always looking for new interesting ways of presenting fruits in recipes
Spinach Pastry
Today we’re kicking things up a notch with some spinach pastry in our kitchen. Join me in this little kitchen
Biscuit Cake
Before I get into this Trini Biscuit Cake recipe I have to clear the air over the recipe as to
Eggplant Casserole
Eggplant Casserole? You mean to say someone went and made another dish with this “tasteless” vegetable? Well yeah! I did
Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
Oven fried chicken…My journey to Health Continuing with my recent health trend in cooking, I’ve been coming up with ways
Tamarind Juice
Before I go into the tamarind juice post I feel it necessary to talk about my tamarind tree…. From the
Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry
Never liked tofu? Well, today I hope to change your mind with my tofu vegetable stir fry…… For some time
Compere Magazine Issue July 2014
The July issue for Compere is out and ready for you. This issue was a joy to prepare as some
Soursop Cheesecake
I am on a mission to incorporate tropical ingredients like soursop, mango, caimit, sugar apple and even mamey apple in
Trini Style Paprika Chicken
Mmmmm! Paprika chicken was all the rage recently at my home. It came, it wowed me, and it went….fast. Talk
Red Bean Pelau With Salt Beef
My favourite bean is red bean or kidney bean, but I had never thought it would be perfect in a
Garlic Channa Salad
Garlic channa salad is a little something we came up with when I was on a health drive for 21
Coconut Cheesecake
If I could really share a piece of this coconut cheesecake with you I would. But then with so many
Recipes
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Coconut cream cheese frosting is a simple frosting that can be used on cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, pastry, cheesecakes…..Well you get
Compère Magazine Special
This month we are celebrating. Compère Magazine has been out for one year already, so this issue is special because
A Simple Coconut Biscuit
I did not plan to bake a coconut biscuit recipe, but as I had a lot of coconut I felt
Coconut Jelly : A Dream Desert
This coconut jelly is like a dream dessert. Its like the dessert part of heaven’s menu that the angels line
Most Healthy Whole Steamed Fish
The seductive taste of a whole steamed fish is one that I still have to stop and wonder what was
An Exquisite Parsley Rice
Sometimes plain rice can be boring. Sometimes a little creativity can make a regular meal exquisite, and so parsley
Masala Cherry (Gooseberries): Just being creative
What do you do when you have bundles of sour cherries (Phyllanthus acidus) and need to process them before they
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A Quick Coconut Banana Bread
This is no regular banana bread, it is coconut banana bread – and another one of the favourite quick breads
Orange Pineapple Juice: The best is freshly squeezed
I am tired of the sugary “fruit juices” that hardly contain the fruit in it. That is why I decided
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Carrot and Cauliflower Loaf: A powerful healthy dish
All I can say is that this carrot and cauliflower loaf hit a spot. And, a very sweet spot indeed.
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Can Sugar and Salt be Toxic?
I’ve often wondered why some people always have to add salt to their food or why others crave sweet desserts
You Can Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones
I thought something could be said about kidney stones because so many people suffer from it due mostly to their
A Wonderful Chickpea Pasta Salad
This chickpea pasta salad is in heavy rotation on the menu and we are really enjoying salads these days. You
A Rich Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa tabbouleh is our introduction to Syrian/ Lebanese cooking here in Trinidad and Tobago. As I continue to explore our
Sauteed Tomatoes: A remarkably simple dish for dinner
I love sauteed tomatoes with bake or sada roti. I am never tired of it. I love it for breakfast
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A Satisfying Cornmeal Fry Bake
There are many variations for bake; one of my favourite is cornmeal fry bake. I like the texture and crunchiness
Meatless Loaf: A wholesome alternative
I made meatless loaf this lent. What does it take for you to review your personal ideology on food? A
The Most Delicious Fish in White Sauce with Vegetables
It seems any dish with a white sauce, such as this fish in white sauce with vegetables, is a dish
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A Delicious Tropical Fusion Salad
Most meals are never complete without a salad, like this tropical fusion salad. I could never eat pelau without a
The Best Steamed Fish in Chadon Beni Garlic Butter
This steamed fish in chadon beni garlic butter is “de bomb”. Ah mean it was just nuclear on my senses.
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A Creamy Chadon Beni Garlic Butter
Honestly, I have no idea what part of my creative brain I pulled this chadon beni garlic butter recipe from.
5 Things to Remember When Consuming Alcohol
There is much to say about consuming alcohol. This is the season when many people consume too much alcohol. Ordinary,
An Interesting Spicy Egg Salad
This is not an ordinary egg salad; this is a spicy egg salad made with one of my favourite sauces,
Commentary: Too Many Public Holidays
It has been said that we have too many public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago. This is not a new
Channa Soup Cutters: A Complementary Spicy Treat
With the carnival season upon us, this channa soup cutters recipe has come at the right time. As local traditions
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Delicious Olive Bread
I had to make this olive bread twice before I posted it. The first time I made it as bread