Category: Potluck Ideas
Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
This creamy cajun shrimp and chicken pasta dish is not only luxurious and creamy, it's a simple one pot dish you can make in 30 mins. Great for a weeknight dinner, a special occasion, or a side dish to bring...
Trini Style Lo Mein Recipe
Making this one-pot lo mein at home is cheap, easy, convenient, and way healthier than takeout because we get to choose and control the ingredients used. Preparing a whole package of noodles means that we can pack the leftovers for...
Ria’s Accra – Codfish Fritters
Accra, cod fish fritter, saltfish fritter, cod cakes or bacalaitos, however it is referred to in your area of the planet, does not induce childhood memories. Heck, I don’t even recall eating it as a child, and prior to...
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...
Summertime Pasta with Sausage (Meat or Shrimp) and Veggies | Vegan Option
This post made me question my sanity. Cooking, pic taking and catering to everyone in my household simultaneously is quite challenging. Sometimes I wonder why my hobby wasn't as easy as looking at television. I can't explain this passion. Who spends...
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...
Ria’s Healthy Grilled Chicken Legs
Several weeks ago my train wasn’t working so my husband volunteered to drop me downtown Brooklyn to another train station. As a result, I had the opportunity to chat with his coworker, Cyrus, whom he usually picks up on his way to work. I knew...
Trinidad Macaroni Salad
A few weekends ago, the beautiful lavender-hued chive blossoms in my garden inspired me to create a colorful and delicious macaroni salad. Prior to their blooming, I didn't know chive flowers were edible. I read that they enhance many dishes including salads, soups and omelettes. Curious and excited, I...
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...
Gulgula | Banana Fritters
Two Saturdays ago, my kids' guitar tutor came home for their usual Saturday instruction. I love having a dessert, snack or sandwich to offer him and realized I had nothing for the sweet, old guy with the patience of a Saint. Saturday is...
Trinidad Pelau
What is Trinidad Pelau? Pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat including chicken, beef or pigtails is first browned using “burnt sugar”(little past caramelization point), to which rice, fresh herbs, peas or beans, veggies and coconut milk are added...
Best Fresh Berry Cobbler Recipe
I know I get excited about desserts and this is no exception. This berry cobbler made me speechless. I sat down at my desk and tried for several minutes to put the taste into words but this is all that...