Category: HOLIDAY
Trinidad Macaroni Pie
Macaroni pie is not to be confused with the American mac and cheese, which my kids would eat everyday if I allow them to. They would let you know that it's not the same. I have yet to replicate the...
Ria’s Caribbean Pepper-Jerk Shrimp
 Last father's day, I prepared a feast for my hubbie. A feast which included these Caribbean pepper jerk shrimp. [Actual Menu.. In retrospect....what the heck was I smoking!!?? I must really like to cook!.....] I did not post pics...
Gulgula Bread aka Banana Banana Bread
If you loved my gulgula (banana fritters) recipe, then you must try this banana bread recipe. They are almost twins, except gulgula is fried and this is baked. Both have loads of banana flavor, are moist, dense and delicious with...
Trinidad Stewed Chicken Recipe
Today I am sharing a delightful Trinidad Stewed Chicken Recipe. Before I do, here is an update. Summer is officially here, rainstorms and all. What does summer mean to me? It means..... feeling alive again (when it's nice and sunny...
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
If you would like a variation to the regular sweet potato fries or oven sweet potato fries....or maybe you are looking for a healthy "comfort food" to snack on......or a new side dish to serve alongside your Thanksgiving, Christmas, weeknight or...
Trinidad Curry Chicken
What is curry chicken? Curry chicken is essentially pieces of chicken seasoned with green seasoning and simmered in a flavorful curry base. Each cook has their variation, however, there is one constant and that is the use of green seasoning....
Quick and Easy Carrot Rice Recipe
When I am exhausted after a long day of work (i.e., five days a week, 52 weeks per year), I crave quick and simple meals like this carrot rice recipe! Meals with too many ingredients overwhelm and frustrate me, and...