Alfredo is one of my favorite types of pasta. Add in some fresh mushrooms and it’s a plate of heaven! Here is my easy recipe. INGREDIENTS: 200g linguine (or any pasta you like) 1 1/2 cups cooking cream 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 medium onion, chopped 3-4 cloves of garlic, grated 2 pimentos , chopped …
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STEW CHICKEN NOODLES
In Trinidad many of us enjoy stewed chicken and chowmein noodles so why not combine both dishes into one amazingly flavorful Trini style ‘pasta’ dish! It’s so easy to put together. Before we continue, it is important to note that there are many ways to make stew chicken in Trinidad. This is simply my version….
BHAGI WITH SALTFISH
This traditional dish of bhagi and saltfish is made with dasheen bush or taro leaves/stems, coconut milk and saltfish. A simple yet flavorful dish that you are sure to enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 bundle dasheen bush 1 onion, sliced 5-6 cloves of garlic, chopped hot pepper (as much as you like) 170 g saltfish (between 1/4…
CRISPY FRIED CARAILLE (BITTER MELON)
Caraille/Bitter Melon isn’t a favorite because of the bitterness of it. Once properly prepared however, I think it is delicious! INGREDIENTS: 2 caraille, cleaned/sliced 1 small onion, sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, grated hot pepper 1 tsp salt 3-4 tbsp oil for cooking (ca be adjusted) DIRECTIONS: Add salt to sliced caraille. Set it aside for…
DHALPURI
Dhalpuri is one of the many types of roti you can find in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s usually eaten with curries and stews and is an absolute favorite! YIELD: 7-8 single serving roti (enough for 1 person). This will vary however depending on the size of tawa you are using. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose…
GAENG SOM (Spicy sour curry fish)
This Thai dish consists of turmeric, papaya and fish and is quite delicious! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fish (any of your choice) 4 cups water 1 small green papaya, sliced 1 tbsp shrimp paste 2 limes, juice of 1 medium onion 4-5 cloves garlic 1 Hot pepper (or more) 2 medium fingers of turmeric Salt to…
CHICKEN KARAHI
Chicken Karahi is popular Pakistani dish consisting of meat, spices and 3 major components which include garlic, fresh ginger and tomatoes. It’s a delicious tomato based curry that can be enjoyed with naan or rice. INGREDIENTS: 2 chicken leg/thigh, cut into small pieces 6-7 small/medium tomatoes, chopped 8 cloves garlic, grated 1 1/2 tbsp fresh…
FISH ESCOVITCH
This dish is very popular in Jamaica. The inspiration to make this came from Mark Wiens and Danny and Chad (youtubers) whose videos both highlighted fish escovitch. INGREDIENTS: 1 whole snapper, cleaned 1 onion, sliced 1 sweet pepper, sliced 1 small carrot, sliced 1 tsp ginger, grated 2-3 cloves garlic, grated 1 tsp sugar 1…
TRINI KURMA
Eid ul Fitr is upon us and that means lots of food and indian sweets! Today’s recipe is going to be on kurma…a delightful indian sweet that’s enjoyed by many! YIELD: 50 pieces (approx.) but can vary depending on the size you cut them INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cold evaporated milk…
TRINI MALIDA/MALEEDA
INGREDIENTS: 1 hot paratha roti (12inch diameter) 1/2 cup condensed milk (approx) 1/4 cup evaporated milk (approx) 1 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground elychee 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4 tbsp margarine 1-2 tsp brown sugar raisins (as much as you like) cherries (as much as you like) Pinch of black pepper DIRECTIONS:…
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