Coleslaw is a side dish that complements many dishes. In Trinidad, we enjoy it with pelau, callaloo and other main foods. As with most dishes, there are different variations. Here’s my version. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cabbage, grated 1/2 cup carrots, grated 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar Salt and…
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CURRIED LENTILS PEAS
Lentil peas would probably be one of my favorite types of peas/beans! Cooking it with curry and coconut milk gives it such an amazingly rich flavor! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup lentils 1 cup coconut milk 1 small onion, chopped 2 pimentos, chopped 4 cloves garlic, grated Hot pepper (as you like) 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 2…
STEW CANNED MACKEREL
Canned items are a must in any pantry. I usually have pink salmon, corned beef and other items available but for some reason I ended up with a can of mackerel. This isn’t something I would stock up on but I had it so I decided to cook in some way and the only thing…
GREEN FIG (BANANA) TALKARI
Who would have thought about adding curry to green bananas with some coconut milk and saltfish?? It’s one of those traditional Trini dishes that we absolutely love! INGREDIENTS: 5-6 green bananas, peeled and sliced 1 small onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, grated hot pepper(as much as you like) 2 tbsp JGM PRODUCTS…
CHINESE STYLE CHICKEN
Who doesn’t love some good Chinese food? This easy recipe for chinese style chicken, fried rice and Chowmein is too good not to try! INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN 2 leg/thigh & 2 breast 1/2 tbsp JGM Products Chinese Seasoning 1/4 tbsp JGM Products Five Spice Powder Oil for frying SAUCE: 3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp ketchup…
CHICKPEAS BURGER
INGREDIENTS: 1 tin chickpeas, drained 1 small onion 2-3 cloves garlic 1 pimento (chopped) 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp JGM Products Basil 1/2 tsp JGM Products Roasted Geera/Cumin 1/2 tsp JGM Products Complete Seasoning 1/4 tsp JGM Products Cayenne Pepper (can be adjusted) Chadon Beni (culantro) or any fresh herbs (as much as you…
CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES
This is comfort food that you can’t resist! Chicken tenders and fries are perfect for both adults and kids! If you are always on the run and you need a quick and easy meal idea, this is for you! The basic ingredients include chicken breasts that have been de-boned and cut into strips, olive oil,…
SALMON CAKES/PATTIES
Salmon cakes/patties are quite the treat! Enjoy them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or even as a salmon burger! It’s so easy to make and not to mention, packed with flavor! INGREDIENTS: 1 14oz can salmon 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 eggs 1/2 tsp JGM PRODUCTS Cayenne Pepper (can…
PASTA SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN
Do you or your family love pasta and chicken? This quick and easy pasta dish with shredded chicken is ideal for you! INGREDIENTS: 2 medium chicken breast 300g twisted pasta 1 tin mixed vegetables 1 cup chopped parsley and onion combined (I used about 2 cups of fresh parsley and half red onion… which after…
BAKED STUFFED RED FISH
Hubby brought home a nice sized red fish (lane snapper) and what better way to prepare that type of fish than baking! Today’s recipe is all about baking and stuffing a red snapper! Some thing to note is that you can stuff your fish with just about anything you like. For me, the aromatics are…
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