VEGETABLE LO MEIN

Chinese cuisine is one of my favorites… no doubt! This post is all about my recipe for vegetable lo mein, an easy and delightful dish. SERVINGS: 3-4 INGREDIENTS 200g chowmein noodles 1 cup sliced sweet peppers 1 cup sliced carrots 2 cups cabbage 1 large onion, sliced 2 pimentos, chopped 3 cloves grated garlic 2…

GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB LAMB

INGREDIENTS: 1lb lamb 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp JGM Products thyme 1 tbsp JGM Products parsley 4 cloves grated garlic 1 tsp meat tenderizer METHOD: Combine parsley, thyme, grated garlic, meat tenderizer, lime juice and olive oil. Coat each of the lamb pieces with the paste. Marinate for 2-3 hours…

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…

EGG RICE

Do you have leftover rice on hand and are not sure what to do with it? One option is using it to make fried rice. For me though, I use it to make one of my absolute favorite ‘lazy man’ dishes called egg rice that takes less than 10 minutes to put together.  It’s…

SPICY BEEF AND PEPPER STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS: 1lb beef cut into strips 1 1/2 cups bell peppers (cut into chunks) 1 1/2 cups broccoli 1 cup chopped red onions 4 cloves grated garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 3 tsp sriracha sauce 3 tsp corn starch 1 tbsp JGM ginger powder…

BUFFET BREAKFAST (Rituals, Maraval, Trinidad)

Public holidays in Trinidad usually mean family time…either at the beach… house lime or eating out. Today hubby and I decided to head to Rituals in Maraval for breakfast. As usual, we were greeted with smiles as we entered. It was lovely seeing so many people dining together. The buffet included: omelette station eggs pancakes…

TERIYAKI CHICKEN AND SHRIMP RICE BOWL

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups carrots 4 tbsp water 1 1/2 cups broccoli 1 1/2 cups zucchini 1/2 cup onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 4 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp JGM Products ginger powder 2 leaves chadon beni 3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1…

LOLLIPOP DRUMSTICKS (Tandoori Hut, Trinidad)

What are lollipop drumsticks?? As soon as I noticed these brightly colored items I knew I had to try them! They are actually the drumstick part of the chicken wing and full of real authentic indian flavours with some spice … enough to become my tastebuds’ bestfriends 😂😀😉 Believe me when I say that they…

CHICKEN BIRYANI (Himchuli Restaurant, El Socorro, Trinidad)

If you ask me what’s one of my favorite food spots in Trinidad it would be Himchuli located on El Socorro Main road. This restaurant offers Indian and Nepali cuisine. My absolute favorite dish would be their chicken biryani which is always full of flavor! … it never disappoints! One order usually serves 2-3 people…