The Perfect Coconut Bake
My father-in-law loves coconut bake. A dry coconut around the house means that my wife must make herself available to […]
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Boiled Pee Wah (Kerekel): A satisfying snack
It seems that its time for boiled pee wah. The rainy season is upon us and it’s really raining cats
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The #1 Trinidad Stew Chicken
This recipe is for Peggy who reminded me that I have not yet posted a Trinidad stew chicken recipe.I wonder
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A Simple Meal: Dosti Roti and Curry Aloo
I always enjoy dosti roti. It is always a welcome to sit back and relax while someone else cooks for
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Strange but Delicious Curry Cascadura and Dumpling
I’ve always enjoyed curry cascadura and dumpling. Writing this post brings back some childhood memories. As a boy, I could
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An Easy Baiganee Recipe
I enjoy eating baiganee. The most attractive vegetable to me is the eggplant (we Trini’s call it baigan or melongene).
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Green Fig Punch or Green Banana Punch
Green fig could mean it is time for a little green fig punch or green banana punch. When we Trinis
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Delicious Bites of Choux Pastry (Trini Puff Pastry)
When I think of puffs pastry (choux pastry) I think of weddings, picnics, dinner parties and birthday parties. Here in
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Green Seasoning: A Special Caribbean Ingredient
The Secret Ingredient Today’s recipe, is Green Seasoning which, to me, is the real secret behind our Trini cooking. The
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A Caribbean Favourite: Cornmeal Coo-Coo II
I know I had posted a cornmeal coo-coo recipe earlier in my blog, but I feel obliged to share this
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My Favourite Coconut Drops Recipe
This recipe, coconut drops, was contributed by my wife, she is the baking expert in the kitchen. This is what
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Lentil Loaf: A healthy dish
Lentil loaf is a wonderfully delicious. I can safely say that lentil peas are the least favorite of legumes for
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A strangely amazing dish: Chicken Foot Souse
It can look a little strange, that is chicken foot souse. I hate chicken foot with a passion. You could
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What have I been up to? – Easter Monday – River Lime
This one took me by surprise today, but boy did I have a good time! After eating my Curry Q
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Easter Monday – Curry Q
It was certainly a fulfilling Easter. Everyone seemed to have had a lot of plans that included meeting with friends,
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A Smooth and Delicious Tomato Choka
My humble offering today is Tomato Choka. It is humble because this recipe is very easy to make, but very
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The famous Oil Down Recipe
Here is another of our favorite Caribbean one pot dish, oil down. If you are looking for a really good
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A Delciously Sweet Cassava Pone
Have you ever had a cassava pone? Though I love cassava; but sometimes, just plain boiled cassava could get boring.
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A Good Friday Meal
It is time for a Good Friday Meal. Hi and hello once again. It’s been a long time, but be
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Dhal: How To Make The Most Delicious Dhal
Split peas is a favorite at home. It is also very simple to prepare. Generally, when we think of split
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A Wonderfully Tasty Hops Bread
Hops bread is a common bread made in Trinidad and Tobago, it can be considered a dinner roll with a
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Traditional Caribbean Boiled Dumplings
Dumplings are a favorite because it is versatile and goes with just about anything in the Caribbean: curried cascadura, curry
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A Healthy Tasty Cow Heel Soup
Cow heel soup is another of the Traditional dishes that everyone who lives in the Caribbean (especially Trinis) know (or
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Glossary of cooking terms….and some Trini ones too !
The following are definitions of common terms used in the preparation of food (including some local cooking terms ). Trini/Caribbean
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A Tasty Trini Herbed Potatoes
The first time I tasted this Herbed Potatoes dish I said “Wow! This tastes great!” It was a Sunday and
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The Popular Sada Roti and Baigan (Eggplant) Choka
Sada roti and baigan choka was one of my favorite dishes while growing up. It is so versatile, that it can be eaten
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The Original: Brown Sugar Fudge
Have you ever had brown sugar fudge? I grew up eating mostly homemade sweets and candies. My mother would spend
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The Mystery Tombstone of Betty Stiven
When visiting the sister isle of Tobago, one place you just have to visit is, the mystery tomb of Betty
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The Argyle Waterfall
As promised more pics less talk. Enjoy! For more info click here Back to Places to Visit
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Places To Visit
Trinidad and Tobago has been blessed with exotic beaches and other historic sites that I feel compelled to share with
The Best Combination: Fry Bake and Saltfish
Fry bake and saltfish is a perfect dish for Lent. Carnival is subdued with the first day of Lent, Ash
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Trinidad Paime: A favourite Christmas Treat
Another cornmeal recipe we make here in Trinidad and Tobago is “Paime” (pronounced pay-me), a sweet, wholesome and simple recipe,
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The Best Ever Eggless Coconut Sweet Bread
Today I have a wonderful and perhaps flavourful recipe for you all to try. I did not add the step
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Trini Fry Rice
What is Fry Rice? Fry rice is a dish influenced by our Chinese culture in Trinidad and Tobago that everyone
Caribbean Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian
Boiled Corn, Roasted Corn – 1 Ingredient; 2 Ways to Enjoy.
Boiled corn and Roasted Corn Recipes In Trinidad we love eating corn – be it in soups, with other vegetables
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“Just Love those Cornmeal Dishes!” – Cachapas, Boi Dumpling
These next two cornmeal recipes are from our Spanish and Amerindian heritage. As a boy I could remember eating these.
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A Perfect Cornmeal Coo Coo
Here in Trinidad and Tobago cornmeal dishes are popular and an essential in the diet as it adds variety and
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A Lucky Black Eyed Peas and Rice
I’m not sure if eating black eyed peas and rice on Old Years (New Years Eve) makes you lucky. But, for as
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