Crab and callaloo is a very popular dish in Trinidad and in the Caribbean as well. Most times if someone mentions callaloo, for me, I think about crab in it but some people prefer without the crab. This Trini dish is made using dasheen bush or taro leaves. For those of you who may not…
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COCONUT ROLLS (SALARA)
INGREDIENTS: DOUGH: 2 cups all purpose flour 4 oz. shortening 4 oz. butter/margarine Pinch of salt 1/2 cup (approx.) cold water COCONUT FILLING: 2 cups desiccated coconut 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp JGM Products ground cinnamon 1-2 tsp red coloring (or as you like) DIRECTIONS: Add butter and shortening to the flour and salt….
CORNED BEEF with CABBAGE
Corned Beef is a staple in many Caribbean kitchens. It’s the perfect ‘go to’ meal! Adding cabbage to the corned beef is the ultimate classic way to enjoy corned beef! INGREDIENTS: 1 tin corned beef 1/2 lb cabbage, shredded 1 small onion, sliced hot pepper, chopped (optional) 1 pimento, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1…
MACARONI PIE
Macaroni pie is an absolute favorite in Trinidad and Tobago and even throughout the Caribbean! It’s usually enjoyed with callaloo, stew OR baked chicken….orrr simply with ketchup (yes…I like having my macaroni pie with some ketchup at times lol) The ingredients are very easily accessible and anyone can make it. Here is my easy recipe!…
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