Category: Flour
Trinidad Fried Bake and Shark: A Culinary Odyssey
Picture this: You're cruising along the north coast of Trinidad, make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day's Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of mins drive, the scenic view of the ocean...
Stewed Beef with Dumplings
This stewed beef with dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for these cold, winter days. In this recipe, beef is browned using the traditional ‘burning of the sugar’ method. The only difference from stewed chicken is the addition of...
Amazing Challah Bread for the Holidays!
It's the holiday season, and there's no better time to bake a new type of bread to impress yourself or your family! This recipe is a combo of challah and Guyanese plait bread and can be adjusted to make either....
Roat | Trinidadian Diwali Sweet
What is roat? Roat is a classic Trinidadian sweet that plays an integral role in Hindu religious ceremonies. This treat, found in the parsad bags distributed to participants, embodies both spiritual meaning and delicious simplicity. [caption id="attachment_1498" align="aligncenter" width="640"] OUTSIDE...
Gojiya | Gujiya | Goja – Sweet Spiced Coconut Fried Dough
I enjoy listening to my mom's stories about my Nani's cooking (her mom). She's been sharing delicious kitchen tales for decades, and they've always held a special place in my heart. She told me that, every Diwali, Nani made these...
Peas Puri | Pigeon Peas Roti | Peas Paratha
After posting dhalpuri and lentil puri on social media, the following request was pigeon peas puri. Like all the stuffed rotis I have made, peas puri requires the same process, patience, skill, and dedication. For the filling, fresh green pigeon...
Irresistible Shrimp Pies
Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on...
Simple Pot Bake or Roast Bake – Stovetop Version
Roast Bakes or Pot bakes, as they are referred to, are nothing short of heavenly. Accompanied by eggs, slathered with butter or cheese, or breaking off a piece to scoop up smoked herring and tomatoes, saltfish and tomatoes or buljol...
Onion Fry Bake using an Electric Mixer
Fried Bake (also known as "fry bake") is another very popular Trinidadian breakfast "bread". It is actually fried, not baked. If you have heard of the most famous Trinidad bake and shark, this is my recipe for the "bake" with...
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits are my go to for a quick dessert on a cold, winter-weekend night. I always have a stick of butter in the freezer for these craving emergencies. Cutting the butter up into small pieces prior to freezing will...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Trinidad Gulab Jamoon Recipe | Trinidad Fat Kurma Recipe
Diwali is approaching and everyone's getting ready to prepare a feast. If you are looking for a sweet delicacy to add to your menu, this is it! Kneading the dough is simple, it requires no resting and frying is done...