I am a rice lover…actually I LOVE LOVE LOVE plain hot white rice with anything peppery lol but I also like to experiment with different rice dishes. Today I grabbed some jalapeños from the refrigerator…as well as corn and cilantro from my pantry and decided why not try a cilantro rice with jalapeño and corn!?!?…
Year: 2017
GARLIC HERB TUNA STEAK
I actually enjoy tuna steaks quite a lot. For dinner I decided to do a simple garlic herb tuna steak. Here is the recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 lb tuna steaks 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 lime juice 1 tsp cilantro 1/2 tsp JGM PRODUCTS basil 1/2 tsp JGM PRODUCTS…
CURRIED TUNA
Curried tuna (from the tin)???? Yups you read correctly. Give me hot rice with anything and I would be a happy camper!…seriously! During Ramadan, Muslims like myself fast daily. Usually when I break my fast I like to have ‘saucy’ and/or peppery food…so yesterday I was feeling for something like salmon and rice after so…
SAWINE
Sawine is usually made for Eid. What exactly is sawine though? It’s a very rich sweet treat made with vermicelli, condensed milk, evaporated milk and flavored with spices. Like many food related items though, there are a few ways in which sawine can be made but I learnt my method from none other than my…
PEPPER CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS 1 lb chicken chunks 4 cloves grated garlic 1 chopped pimento 1 tsp chopped hot pepper 1 large onion chopped into chunks 1 bell pepper chopped into chunks 1 tsp Sriracha 1 tsp JGM Products cayenne pepper 1 cup water 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce 2 tsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp olive oil…
SAUTÉED ZUCCHINI AND CARROTS
Simple..easy…quick! That’s how I’ll describe this dish. I love to have veggies or salads with meals so for today’s meal I decided to do a simple saute with zucchini and carrots. This recipe is super easy with minimal ingredients which makes it even easier to follow….so hope you try it out! 😀 INGREDIENTS: 2 medium…
STEW FISH
Stew fish is one of the most common ways of enjoying fish in Trinidad and Tobago. Other ways include curry, grilled, fried or baked but I personally love stew fish especially with rice and a chow on the side. Many people actually also have stew fish with some provisions. There are so many different types of…
ALOO PIE WITH SHARK (Asha’s, Maracas, Trinidad)
Maracas Beach in Trinidad is known for it’s bake and shark. It has become a tradition to have one any and every time you visit this beautiful beach located along the north coast of the island. Trinidad in general, is known for the diverse food options available on a daily basis throughout the island. One…
PAN ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND CHICK PEAS
Sometimes I honestly have no idea what to make for dinner especially when I didn’t go grocery shopping and there are limited pantry items to choose from at home. For dinner today, I pulled some brussel sprouts from the refrigerator and chick peas from the pantry and decided to roast them. At times, I prefer…
SIMPLE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATO PASTE
Pasta is one of the the fastest dishes to prepare for dinner so that’s exactly what I decided to have!…chicken pasta with tomato paste INGREDIENTS: 4 oz whole grain penne pasta 1/2 lb chicken chunks 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste 1 large tomato diced 1/2 onion sliced 3 cloves grated garlic 1 tbsp olive oil…
JENNA G THE HIJABI TT 