Category: Flour, Breads & Roti
TRINI SPONGE CAKE
Sponge cake has been my arch-nemesis. Over the years, I have tried many variations, had many failures, and had many delicious successes. I could never decide which version I loved best, which is why I’ve never shared this recipe...
Hot Cross Buns
These hot cross buns are perfectly pillowy soft and flavorful with the addition of aromatic spices and raisins. I've developed this recipe over many years, and it's the right balance of flavor and texture that everyone in my family loves....
Coconut Pot Bake
Coconut bakes, coconut pot bake, roast bakes or pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. How to enjoy these bakes? Full of coconut flavor, eating it with fried eggs, or slathered with butter or cheese,...
Trinidad Carhee | Kurhi
This dish, referred to as carhee or kurhi, uses split pea powder in two ways. First the split pea powder is used to make small balls of pholourie which are then immersed into a thick soup like gravy which is...
SAHEENA | SPINACH FRITTER
SAHEENA is essentially a fried, West Indian, vegan, spinach fritter. Made with flour or ground split peas, spices and seasonings, it comes together quickly and it's so delicious. Just like our infamous fluffy balls of pholourie, it is a popular...
Saltfish with Veggies and Flour Dumplings
As I mentioned on IG and Facebook, the husband loved this combination of saltfish and veggies with flour dumplings so much he insisted that I remake and filmed this for everyone. This looks like I cooked all day but would...
Corn Soup with Dumplings
Corn soup is a popular street food with the partygoers in Trinidad, especially after a night of feteing and palancing, as we say in Trinidad. But I can’t attest to that because I grew up in a strict household, so...
Aloo Roti | Aloo Puri | Aloo Paratha
Today we are making aloo roti also called aloo puri or aloo paratha, another type of stuffed roti enjoyed in Trinidad, other parts of the Caribbean, and around the world. How to make aloo roti? To make this roti, a...
Amazing Corn Pie Recipe
I have been making corn pie for get togethers for as long as I can remember. It all started with the boxed corn bread mix and quickly decided I wanted to learn to make it from scratch. I wanted...
Ria’s Family Crepe Recipe
As a young girl growing up in Trinidad, my grandma taught me to make 'choat', it was a crepe like dessert made with a mixture of flour, sugar and milk. It satisfied my desire for something sweet after running around...
Lani’s Favorite Pancakes
In the realm of morning delights, my younger daughter Lani is an unwavering advocate for the grandeur of breakfast. But not just any breakfast—she seeks the harmonious symphony of pancakes, french toast, waffles, crepes, eggs, bacon, ham, and a...
SOFTEST DOSTI ROTI RECIPE ON THE INTERNET!
After a long day's work, there is nothing like fried aloo and dosti roti. That's what I made for dinner tonight. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="766"] This is the best![/caption] I descended the stairs of the train station, walked across two...
HOW TO MAKE TRINIDAD DOUBLES – DETAILED RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS
curry , STOP! You have found the best Trinidad Doubles Recipe! As I get ready to end this year strong and set goals for the new year, I thought that I should post just one more recipe on the blog!...
How to make Dhalpuri | Dhal Puri Roti | Trinidad
, Hello Friends! After posting this dhalpuri video on Youtube, it has quickly become one of the most viewed videos I have created--now more than 1 MILLION VIEWS!! I know many of you will also appreciate the printable recipe and...
Trinidad Sada Roti (Plain)
I know it's been a while, but I've just started getting back into the swing of things on this blog! I've been busy perfecting my video-making skills on  You Tube! If you haven't seen any of my videos yet, please...
Trinidad Pepper Roti (Peppah Roti)
Pepper Roti, pronounced "Pep-Ah Ro-Tee", is one of the many variations of roti in Trinidad, along with aloo roti, paratha roti, dhalpuri roti, dosti roti, lentil puri, peas puri. My mom told me that the last paratha roti was...
Trini Pastelles
The year is coming to a close, there is a chill in the air, and the birds have migrated, except for the ones that pick at my garbage on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Tis the season to be jolly and...
My Mother-in-Law’s (Grace) Kurma Recipe
Sadly, all good things come to an end except my blogging of course. The activity- and action-packed days of summer are now a refreshing memory. My annual Fourth of July BBQ, a family vacation in exquisite Turks and Caicos, elaborate...
HOW TO MAKE PARSAD – BOTH FLOUR AND CREAM OF WHEAT VERSIONS
Summer has bid us farewell. School is back in session. I have no vivid recollection of activities that occurred between the start of summer and the beginning of the school session. I know I worked maybe just a little...