SIMPLE CHICKEN PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATO PASTE

Pasta is one of the the fastest dishes to prepare for dinner so that’s exactly what I decided to have!…chicken pasta with tomato paste INGREDIENTS: 4 oz whole grain penne pasta 1/2 lb chicken chunks 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste 1 large tomato diced 1/2 onion sliced 3 cloves grated garlic 1 tbsp olive oil…

SHRIMP TACOS (Waves Restauant, Black Rock, Tobago)

TACOS IN TOBAGO??? Whenever I go on food adventures, it’s normally the hubby who accompanies me. We usually order different meals so that we can get a variety to taste from. His choice for lunch at Waves Restaurant located in Black Rock, Tobago was the shrimp tacos which were actually appetizers. I don’t think I have…

REDFISH N’ LOBSTER (Joe’s Crab Shack, Daytona Beach, Florida)

When you are in the United States and think about seafood, there are a couple restaurants that come to mind…one of them being Joe’s Crab Shack! The one we headed to was located on the beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. What an amazing place to dine! Casual…on the beach…great ambiance! There were sooo many entree choices…

GYRO PLATTER (The Halal Guys, Davie, Florida)

As a Muslim, I am always looking for some great halal food spots. On this trip to Florida, we stopped in at a popular halal food place called ‘The Halal Guys’ located off University Drive in Davie, Florida. Their bold colors of red and yellow assures you that you are at the right place!😀 As…

THE HUNT FOR DOUBLES – Episode 1 (TRINI STREET FOOD)

I’m on the hunt across Trinidad for some of the best of the best doubles. Doubles is a must have if and when you visit Trinidad and Tobago! It is a very common street food and consists of ‘bara’ (made with flour, tumeric, salt and baking powder) with curried channa (chick peas). To get the…

SPICY MUSHROOM RICE

Recipe can be found on: https://jennagthehijabitt.com/2017/04/25/spicy-mushroom-rice/

BUSS UP SHUT ROTI

Roti has become a popular staple in Trinidad and Tobago. It is usually made with flour, baking powder, salt and water and cooked on what is know as a ‘tawa’ which is a flat round metal griddle used in Indian cooking. The most common types of roti include sada, dhalpuri and paratha. Paratha or as…

SPICY MUSHROOM RICE

Mushrooms are one of my favoriteeee! There are many different types of mushrooms…portobella, shiitake, white button, cremini just to name a few. They bring great nutritional value to your diet as they contain antioxidants, vitamins B and D. Cooking mushrooms is simple and there are actually a few ways it can be done.. whether you…

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….