Category: Healthy
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice | Kitchen Essentials
This chicken-fried rice recipe is a family favorite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend lunch or dinner. I make this when I need a fast, easy, and delicious one-pot meal. I can guarantee that it is better--and healthier—than...
Trinidad Mango Chow
Trinidad Mango chow is a refreshing, savory and spicy fruit salad. On the islands, chow is a healthy snack, enjoyed year-round as a respite from the heat. Not only is it delicious, it is nutritious and energizing. Chow is made...
Trinidad Boiled Corn
Trinidad boiled corn or Trini boiled corn is a must-have on every BBQ, or lime (get-together) menu. In Trinidad boiled or roasted corn is also sold by street vendors, mostly along the highway, serving as a quick and healthy snack...
Chicken Lo Mein: Vegan | Seafood Options
Discover the joy of making Chicken Lo Mein (or shrimp) at home—a dish that’s not only delicious but also healthier than takeout. With this easy recipe, you’ll have a nutritious meal ready in no time, perfect for lunch leftovers or...
Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Green Sauce
Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Green Sauce Peruvian cuisine is a delightful fusion of indigenous flavors, Spanish influences, and hints of Asian and African culinary techniques. Among the many dishes that showcase the rich tapestry of Peruvian gastronomy, Peruvian Roasted Chicken...
Amazing 10 Min Instant Pot Dhal
Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's Beloved 'Dhal' Dish In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Trinidad and Tobago, there's a beloved side dish that holds a special place in the hearts and taste buds of locals: 'Dhal.' The word 'dhal' encompasses not...
Tasty 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes
In the whirlwind of our daily lives, sometimes we need a recipe that's not only delicious but also efficient. Our 30-Minute Curry Canned Chickpeas and Potatoes is the answer to your time-strapped kitchen adventures. This delightful curry is a testament...
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry – Takeout at Home
Looking for a quick and easy meal that's both delicious and healthy? Look no further than this Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this dish can be on the table in just 30 minutes....
Simple & Tasty Salmon With Tomatoes
Looking for a tasty and healthy meal that's simple to make? Look no further than this simple & tasty recipe for salmon with tomatoes! Create a mouth-watering dish that's packed with flavor and loaded with nutrients. Wild salmon is the...
Healthy Turmeric and Geera Liver with Onions
Winter takes a toll on my body, leaving me down, exhausted, and in a slump. I recently discovered the benefits of consuming liver and added it to my diet with much success. I saw a vast improvement in my mood,...
Chunky Veggie Stir Fry
This chunky veggie stir fry is healthy, nutritious and easy to make. I made it a couple of weeks ago for my Mom’s small birthday party and thought you would appreciate a vegan, veggie dish to start off the new...
Dhal & Dumpling Soup
Dhal & Dumpling soup is a simple soup made with split peas, seasonings and flour dumplings. It’s vegan, hearty and filling. Perfect for a cold, rainy or even a sunny day. I started this dhal & dumpling soup in the...
Curry Cabbage
Curry cabbage is a simple dish of chopped cabbage cooked in flavorful curry with tomatoes, onion, garlic and scallions. The cabbage is steamed until it softens and all the flavors are combined. It is easy to make, budget friendly...
Colorful & Healthy Beet and Potato Salad
Growing up my mom made the most delicious and elaborate Sunday lunches for us. This beet and potato salad is inspired by those meals. I have never seen this combination elsewhere. I added the sweet potatoes in my version which...
Mummy’s Kitchri / Kichadi
Kitchri is the Caribbean cousin, a descendant, a derivative of kichadi. Kichadi is the ayurvedic dish that detoxifies, heals, rejuvenates, improves immunity and energy. This recipe that was brought to Trinidad by the indentured laborers who came to work in...
Stewed Black Eye Peas
Stewed blackeyed peas is a favorite amongst vegans and nonvegans alike. In this recipe, black eye peas are simmered with simple and flavorful aromatics to create a tasty and nutritious side dish. The traditional stewing process which is the...
Turmeric Rice | Yellow Rice
Halal Cart-Inspired Yellow Rice When you think of the ultimate street food experience, halal cart chicken and rice is always at the top of the list. There’s something magical about that vibrant yellow rice, served up with perfectly spiced meat,...
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
I prepared this grilled chicken kebab for lunch a few Sundays ago and served it along with my cilantro lime rice, grilled lamb kebabs, a greek inspired salad with feta and some cilantro dressing to drizzle on both the meat...
Trini Veggie Fried Rice
This is the first fried rice I learned to make. What I think of when anyone refers to Trini fried rice. The fried rice Mummy cooked on Sundays for lunch with baked chicken, pepper shrimps, potato salad and a garden...