Sauteed String Beans
Sauteed string beans; a perfect meal that’s quick and easy to prepare……. A holiday on a Saturday does not feel […]
Curry Tannia and Saltfish
Tannia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) is one of the rarer provisons or staples available here on the islands. At least to me,
Cassava Bread
I couldn’t get enough of this Cassava Bread when it was finished…. Cassava, manioc, (manihot escuelenta or jatropha manihot) has
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes…Just keeping it sweet and simple… During the holidays, I really got tired seeing all that food. I
Eddoes Choka
My mom was making eddoes choka and I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity….Read on. This morning Maracas is making
Breadfruit Fish Cakes
A few years ago I did fish cakes using potatoes, this year I decided to do some substitutions and made
Pumpkin Macaroni Pie
Want a little more fibre in your diet? Then you need to try this pumpkin macaroni pie recipe. How it’s
Pumpkin Ponche de Creme
This pumpkin ponche de creme is de bomb.…. The last post with the guava wine simply whetted your appetite and
The No. 1 Healthy Cereal Mix
Sometimes I have a hard time deciding which box of cereal to buy. There are so many different brands
Banana Milk
Banana milk the all natural rocket fuel…… After my eye opener of a health rejuvenation experience, I felt that some
Sleek
I love to eat Sleek. I’ve known this Syrian/ Lebanese dish for a long long time, and today I finally
Beet Punch
I always buy beetroot when I go to the supermarket. Beetroot is one of our favourite vegetables. It is mostly
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
Eggplant Casserole
Eggplant Casserole? You mean to say someone went and made another dish with this “tasteless” vegetable? Well yeah! I did
Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry
Never liked tofu? Well, today I hope to change your mind with my tofu vegetable stir fry…… For some time
A Rich Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa tabbouleh is our introduction to Syrian/ Lebanese cooking here in Trinidad and Tobago. As I continue to explore our
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
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
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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Sorrel Kuchela: Another great way to enjoy kuchela
Kuchela is a popular condiment in East Indian Cuisine on the island. There are many versions of it, but this
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Spicy Coconut Rice
There is something unique about the taste of coconut. Its sweet nutty taste can contribute greatly to the simplest of
Green Fig and Saltfish Pie: A new twist to old recipes
I have a brilliant idea: green fig and saltfish pie. I love to play with food: The ideas, thoughts, methods
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A Spicy Masala Caraili (Bitter Gourd)
Masala Caraili does a number on your tastebuds. Believe you me it does, especially if you’re not used to the
A Healthy Three-Grain Almond Bread
This three-grain almond bread, more a quick bread, reminds me of coconut sweet bread. When I first got this recipe,
Best Ever Red Salad
There are many vegetables with a red colour and they also make a perfect red salad. Red salads are simply
My Favourite Breadfruit Fritters
This Independence Day I decided to be a little patriotic and use our Trini colours as the background to this
Great Ideas with Breadfruit: Breadfruit Salad
I seriously have breadfruit on the brain and this breadfruit salad says it all. This month I will certainly have
6 Must Try Delicious Banana Ice Creams
One of my favourite local fruits is banana. It is such a handy fruit, and especially useful in baking, making
Another Simple Breadfruit Recipe: Roast Breadfruit and Saltfish
Roast Breadfruit and saltfish echoes from a distant past, one that resonates where Trini food originated and the struggle it
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Stewed Black-Eyed Peas
When a loyal reader (DC) requested this recipe, stewed black-eyed peas, I knew I just had to do it. It
The Most Refreshing Mango Juice
Mango juice is a refreshing alternative to store bought juices. The mango season is drawing to an end, and with
Delicious Fruit Bars
You think fruit bars are like the regular fruit bars you buy at the supermarket? Think again, because believe me,
Best Frozen Banana Treat
Frozen banana? Who would have thought that frozen bananas would make such a natural dessert. It’s as if Mother Nature
My Favourite Black Beans and Rice
How about some black beans and rice? When shopping for one of my favourite beans, I overhead a couple deciding