Stew chicken is a favorite not only in Trinidad and Tobago but also throughout the Caribbean! It’s a dish that is enjoyed with provision, rice, macaroni pie, roti and so many more sides! Each country and each person has his/her own idea of the perfect stew but for me, there are a few ingredients that…
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Here’s a recipe for buttermilk pancakes I think you’d enjoy! YIELD: 15-16 INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence Pinch of salt DIRECTIONS: In a bowl combine flour, sugar, salt baking soda and baking…
PEPPER BEEF
Pepper Beef and Basmati Rice is one of my favorite meals and it’s so easy to make! 😋😋😋 YIELD: 3-4 servings INGREDIENTS:1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced2 cups red and yellow bell peppers,sliced1 cup onions, sliced4 cloves garlic, grated2 tsp ginger, grated1 1/4 cup water2 tsp dark soy sauce2 tsp sesame oil1 tbsp sugar2 tsp corn…
BREAKFAST ROLLS
These breakfast rolls are ideal ‘on the go’ snacks for kids and adults. I used the dough that I would usually use to make bread, added some eggs, spinach, cheese and hot dogs, rolled it all up then sliced and baked them. YIELD: Approx. 24 rolls (can vary depending on the thickness) INGREDIENTS: FOR DOUGH:…
CURRY VEGETABLE RICE
Vegetable rice is a great dish that includes both carbs and veggies but what about adding some curry to it? Why not? This curry vegetable rice using basmati rice is super easy to prepare and of course filled with flavor! YIELD: 3-4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 1 cup frozen vegetables 1 small onion,…
STEAM FISH IN COCONUT MILK
There are so many ways that we can prepare fish. They are also so many different types of fish that we can actually cook. In this recipe I am going to be using tilapia and I am going to be putting together steamed fish in coconut milk. SERVINGS: 2 INGREDIENTS: 2 medium tilapia fillets 1…
TRINI CURRY SHRIMP AND PAK CHOY (BOK CHOY)
Trinidadians love curry in almost anything. I usually cook curry shrimp but this time, I had some extra pak choy on hand so I decided to add it to the shrimp…. why not? YIELD: 2-3 servings INGREDIENTS: 10 medium sized shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined 1 medium head pak choy, chopped 3 cloves garlic, grated…
HOMEMADE FLATBREAD FOR WRAPS/GYROS WITH CHICKEN & TZATZIKI SAUCE
This flatbread recipe is super easy to follow if you are out of wraps and would like to make gyros or chicken wraps. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all purpose flour 3 tsp yeast 1 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup warm water 1/2 cup warm evaporated milk 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp olive oil DIRECTIONS: Combine…
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES WITH CHOW CHOW
Holiday season = Chow Chow for most Trinidadians. Chow chow is similar to a relish and is mainly enjoyed with meats, homemade bread and pasteles. These potatoes are a great way to put extra chow chow to use! SERVINGS: 3-6 INGREDIENTS: 3 medium potatoes 1 1/2 tbsp chow chow 1 tbsp capers 1 tbsp olives,…
FRIED CATFISH
Fried fish is one of my favorites especially with dhal and rice but it’s also a delightful snack/finger food that can be enjoyed at any event! This recipe uses CINNAMON powder from JGM Products, a manufacturer and distributor of seasonings/spices in Trinidad and Tobago, as one of the spices. Cinnamon in fried fish?? Yes….you will…
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