Coconut Pineapple Muffins

Coconut Pineapple Muffins are perfect for a summer snack and to be honest reminds me so much of a pina colada (virgin for me of course). Here’s my simple way do making these. YIELD: 15-17INGREDIENTS:– 1 cup all purpose flour– 1/2 cup coconut flour– 1 tsp vanilla essence– 1tsp baking powder– 1 tsp baking soda–…

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….

COCONUT CURRY FISH FILLET

Curry is a popular way of enjoying any meat and most veggies. Adding coconut milk to curry dishes, in my opinion, adds an extra depth of richness and flavor. This recipe is a simple way to use fish and create a delicious dish! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb fish fillet (I used mahi mahi), cut into chunks…

COCONUT BARFI

Eid is quickly approaching again! Sweets are MUST haves around Eid time. Coconut barfi is very similar to regular barfi but with coconut added to it. YIELD: 10-12 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups powdered milk 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/4 cup Nestle Cream (blue tin…not to be confused with condensed milk) 1/4 tsp elychee 1/2 tsp JGM…

COCONUT DROPS

Coconut Drops – a sweet coconut snack/dessert item you will love! INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups grated coconut 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp JGM Products cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp coconut milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp margarine While experimenting with…

COCONUT SWEET BREAD (TRINI STYLE)

Coconut Sweet Bread!!! A Trini favorite! This dish incorporates grated dried coconut with fruits to make a fantastic and delicious snack/dessert item! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp JGM Products cinnamon powder 4 oz margarine, melted 1 cup grated coconut 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup…

GRATED COCONUT CHUTNEY (SPICY CONDIMENT)

Today I had some kitchen fun with one of the best cooks ever… my Mummy! She whipped up curry duck, dhal, rice, caraille(bitter melon) and some roasted coconut chutney!!! Coconut chutney is just an amazingly delicious condiment that goes so so so well with curry dishes and many street foods here in Trinidad and Tobago….

SAFFRON COCONUT BASMATI RICE

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice 3 tbsp coconut powder 3 cups boiling water 1 chopped pimento 1 small onion 2 tbsp chopped carrot 2 chopped chadon beni leaves 2 cloves grated garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp JGM Products saffron powder METHOD: Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat….

THAI INSPIRED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS IN COCONUT MILK

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups spinach leaves 1 cup slices baby Bella mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 tsp JGM Products paprika 1 tsp JGM Products medium hot curry 1 tsp JGM Products cayenne pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 JGM Products black pepper 11/2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 lb chicken chunks 2 tbsp coconut milk powder…