Trini Style Paprika Chicken
Mmmmm! Paprika chicken was all the rage recently at my home. It came, it wowed me, and it went….fast. Talk […]
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Red Bean Pelau With Salt Beef
My favourite bean is red bean or kidney bean, but I had never thought it would be perfect in a
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Garlic Channa Salad
Garlic channa salad is a little something we came up with when I was on a health drive for 21
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Coconut Cheesecake
If I could really share a piece of this coconut cheesecake with you I would. But then with so many
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Recipes
Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Coconut cream cheese frosting is a simple frosting that can be used on cakes, biscuits, cupcakes, pastry, cheesecakes…..Well you get
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Compère Magazine Special
This month we are celebrating. Compère Magazine has been out for one year already, so this issue is special because
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A Simple Coconut Biscuit
I did not plan to bake a coconut biscuit recipe, but as I had a lot of coconut I felt
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Coconut Jelly : A Dream Desert
This coconut jelly is like a dream dessert. Its like the dessert part of heaven’s menu that the angels line
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Most Healthy Whole Steamed Fish
The seductive taste of a whole steamed fish is one that I still have to stop and wonder what was
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An Exquisite Parsley Rice
Sometimes plain rice can be boring. Sometimes a little creativity can make a regular meal exquisite, and so parsley
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Masala Cherry (Gooseberries): Just being creative
What do you do when you have bundles of sour cherries (Phyllanthus acidus) and need to process them before they
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A Quick Coconut Banana Bread
This is no regular banana bread, it is coconut banana bread – and another one of the favourite quick breads
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Orange Pineapple Juice: The best is freshly squeezed
I am tired of the sugary “fruit juices” that hardly contain the fruit in it. That is why I decided
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Carrot and Cauliflower Loaf: A powerful healthy dish
All I can say is that this carrot and cauliflower loaf hit a spot. And, a very sweet spot indeed.
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Can Sugar and Salt be Toxic?
I’ve often wondered why some people always have to add salt to their food or why others crave sweet desserts
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You Can Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones
I thought something could be said about kidney stones because so many people suffer from it due mostly to their
A Wonderful Chickpea Pasta Salad
This chickpea pasta salad is in heavy rotation on the menu and we are really enjoying salads these days. You
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A Rich Quinoa Tabbouleh
Quinoa tabbouleh is our introduction to Syrian/ Lebanese cooking here in Trinidad and Tobago. As I continue to explore our
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Sauteed Tomatoes: A remarkably simple dish for dinner
I love sauteed tomatoes with bake or sada roti. I am never tired of it. I love it for breakfast
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A Satisfying Cornmeal Fry Bake
There are many variations for bake; one of my favourite is cornmeal fry bake. I like the texture and crunchiness
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Meatless Loaf: A wholesome alternative
I made meatless loaf this lent. What does it take for you to review your personal ideology on food? A
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The Most Delicious Fish in White Sauce with Vegetables
It seems any dish with a white sauce, such as this fish in white sauce with vegetables, is a dish
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A Delicious Tropical Fusion Salad
Most meals are never complete without a salad, like this tropical fusion salad. I could never eat pelau without a
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The Best Steamed Fish in Chadon Beni Garlic Butter
This steamed fish in chadon beni garlic butter is “de bomb”. Ah mean it was just nuclear on my senses.
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A Creamy Chadon Beni Garlic Butter
Honestly, I have no idea what part of my creative brain I pulled this chadon beni garlic butter recipe from.
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5 Things to Remember When Consuming Alcohol
There is much to say about consuming alcohol. This is the season when many people consume too much alcohol. Ordinary,
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An Interesting Spicy Egg Salad
This is not an ordinary egg salad; this is a spicy egg salad made with one of my favourite sauces,
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Commentary: Too Many Public Holidays
It has been said that we have too many public holidays in Trinidad and Tobago. This is not a new
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Channa Soup Cutters: A Complementary Spicy Treat
With the carnival season upon us, this channa soup cutters recipe has come at the right time. As local traditions
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Delicious Olive Bread
I had to make this olive bread twice before I posted it. The first time I made it as bread
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A Quick No Bake, No Eggs Guava Cheesecake
I have been thinking of making a guava cheesecake for some time now. Guava is hard to find these days
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5 Delicious Menu Ideas for Cooking For Two
The approaching month of February got me thinking of couples who like to prepare their own meals. February is a
Rice Delight
You know how I love to give you all a story, well this rice delight has a beautiful origin; one
Black Eyed Peas Pelau For Good Luck
I am thinking about a black eyed peas pelau. With Old Years upon us that only means one thing for
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The #1 Best Sugarless Fruit Cake
I made a sugarless cake a few months which got rave reviews by my readers for its simplicity and speed.
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A Delightful Sorrel Sauce for Your Meats
Christmas is really here and by the sight of all the sorrel being sold at the market and also at
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Julia’s Inspired 3 Spice Creamy Lentil Soup
This 3 spice creamy lentil soup recipe was contributed by Julia Z one of the winners of our “Trini Spice
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Rachel’s Inspired Trini Curry Spinach Lasagna Bake
This Curry Spinach Lasagna recipe was contributed by Rachel R one of the winners of our “Trini Spice Kit” contest
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Sorrel Kuchela: Another great way to enjoy kuchela
Kuchela is a popular condiment in East Indian Cuisine on the island. There are many versions of it, but this
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Bacon Wrapped Plantains: An excellent way to serve bacon
We have a lot of plantains in the Caribbean. Generally, when I think of plantain I think of it being
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Delicious Steamed Fish with Chive and Lemongrass Butter
This is just an application of the chive and lemongrass butter recipe I did. I chose to do a steamed
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Chive and Lemongrass Butter: Uplifting to the senses
In Trinidad and Tobago, lemongrass (cymbopogon citratus), or fever grass as we call it, is only used for its medicinal
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