Corn Pie, a corn filled dish loaded with flavour and a favorite in Trinidad! Here is my recipe: INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 cup evaporated milk 1 can whole kernel corn (12oz) 1 can cream style corn (15 oz) 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup sweet peppers, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 pimentos,…
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EGGPLANT PIZZA
In Trinidad, when we think about or hear the word ‘eggplant’ (more popularly called bhaigan) it’s usually bhaigan choka or curry bhaigan and aloo (potato) that comes to mind but this different way of preparing the bhaigan is actually pretty delicious! Eggplant pizza is a yummy snack or side dish that the family will be…
TRINI FRUIT CAKE
Fruit cake is a must have during the end of year holiday season. It’s packed with different fruits and nuts that make your tastebuds go crazy! There are many different versions of a ‘real’ fruit cake but here is my way… INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup cherries, chopped 1/3 cup prunes, chopped 1/3 cup raisins, chopped 1/3…
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN
Parmesan crusted chicken breasts are packed with flavor on the outside and juicy on the inside. It’s a very simple method to follow and I guarantee you will love it especially if you are a Parmesan cheese lover! I must admit though, this idea came from my hubby who did a Parmesan crusted fish. It…
FRIED BAKE
Fried bake is one of the popular breakfast items here in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean as well. There are countless options that can be enjoyed with fried bake. Today’s post is about that bake! I personally enjoy having it with sardines for breakfast and Hubby enjoys it with plantains or cheese! It…
HOMEMADE BREAD
RAMADAN MUBARAK TO THE ENTIRE MUSLIM COMMUNITY! Ramadan 2018 has officially started and I am beyond excited. To start the first fast, I decided to prepare some delightful homemade bread. One of the best feelings is enjoying homemade meals and homemade bread is one of my absolute favorites! Now I am sure making bread at…
TUNA CASSEROLE
Seafood and cheese??!! Some people say yes…some say no… I say yes! Lol… especially when it’s tuna casserole!!! The first time I ever had this was maybe 17-18 years ago at my aunt’s house in Jamaica. I was blown away!!! Anytime my mummy makes this now I cannot resist! Tuna casserole is perhaps the easiest…
ROASTED HERB GARLIC BUTTER POTATOES AND VEGGIES WITH CHICKEN
These days hubby insists on more baked foods and healthy options. A few days ago I made fish and veggies foil packets and posted a pic on Instagram and been trying to come up with easy baked meals recently. Today I headed to the supermarket and grabbed some veggies for dinner….got back home and literally had no…
BAKE AND SHARK (Asha’s, Maracas, Trinidad)
What’s my favorite spot for bake and shark?…without hesitation I’ll say Asha’s in Maracas! Here they actually import the shark that is used…and fry it on the spot so you’re guaranteed to be having freshly made food!… Bake and shark is a famous ‘must have’ when visiting Maracas Beach in Trinidad. There are many vendors…
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