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VEGGIE STIR FRY – WEEKLY MEAL PREP

VEGGIE STIR FRY – WEEKLY MEAL PREP

This stir fry was inspired by a trip to Trader Joes where I found the most beautiful baby veggies. If you don’t have easy access to Trader Joes use regular sized veggies.   HOW TO MEAL PREP FOR THE WEEK? Start by making a large [continue reading]

Geera Pork

Geera Pork

Geera pork is a favorite appetizer (cutters) or main course and the ultimate comfort food for limes(hanging out) and around the holiday season. As the name implies, geera, also known as cumin is the prominent flavor. This spice perfectly compliments meats and curries. We also [continue reading]

Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp with Sauce

Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp with Sauce

My daughters demand delicious and trending so Mommy has to deliver. Not easy being a mom nowadays!! Who agrees? This is my take on bang bang shrimp which is hugely popular on social media. Crispy fried shrimp with a spicy mayo sauce is the perfect [continue reading]

Aunty Iya’s Shrimp Lo Mein

Aunty Iya’s Shrimp Lo Mein

Aunty Iya’s shrimp Lo Mein is a popular favorite at family gatherings, along with Cousin Maria’s macaroni pie. This shrimp and noodles recipe is simple, quick and tasty. It is perfect for a weeknight meal. Substitute shrimp for your favorite protein. Spaghetti is what makes [continue reading]

Instant Pot Masala Curry Goat

Instant Pot Masala Curry Goat

It’s the holiday season and no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen, even me. As a result, this instant pot curry masala curry goat was born. There is always the special homemade bread and ham, egg or cheese for breakfast. When it comes [continue reading]

Trini Stewed Pork | Stewed Pork Belly

Trini Stewed Pork | Stewed Pork Belly

In this recipe for stewed pork, small pieces are stewed in the traditional Caribbean stewed fashion with the browning of sugar. The pork is well seasoned and marinated with pre-made green seasoning and other fresh herbs including oregano and pudina(broad lead thyme). After marinating, the [continue reading]

Turmeric Chicken with Tomatoes

Turmeric Chicken with Tomatoes

Turmeric chicken with tomatoes is my go-to easy and delicious chicken recipe that I can eat every day without any guilt. They say necessity is the mother of invention. One day I realized I had no curry powder left but wanted to make a dish [continue reading]

CURRY CHICKEN WITH PIGEON PEAS

CURRY CHICKEN WITH PIGEON PEAS

Trini Curry chicken with pigeon peas is a family favorite. In this simple recipe, the curry powder, cumin and the abundance of fresh herbs make it not only delicious but also super healthy! What to eat with Curry Chicken with pigeon peas? This dish is [continue reading]

Cow Heel and Pig Tail Soup

Cow Heel and Pig Tail Soup

    It’s soup Saturday and I am in the kitchen about to make a pot of cowheel and pigtail soup. Cow heel is also referred to as cow foot soup. The pig tails in this soup is not salted. I love the gelatinous feel [continue reading]

Sada Aloo (Stewed Potatoes)

Sada Aloo (Stewed Potatoes)

Sada aloo or stewed potatoes was a favorite growing up back in Trinidad. With such simple basic pantry ingredients, I can see why it was so easy to put together. I am sure this dish saved dinners many a times for my mom. Nowadays, I [continue reading]