Category: Side Dishes
Trini Cassava Oil Down With Spinach
Oil down is essentially pieces of cassava or breadfruit simmered in coconut milk and herbs until it becomes a creamy texture. Today I am preparing a straightforward variation with cassava, also known as yucca. Traditional ingredients include breadfruit cooked with...
STEWED CANNED RED BEANS WITH COCONUT MILK
Easy Stewed Canned Red Beans with Coconut Milk Recipe Looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal? This Stewed Canned Red Beans with Coconut Milk recipe is a perfect blend of convenience and flavor. Whether you're in a rush or...
VEGGIE STIR FRY – WEEKLY MEAL PREP
This stir fry was inspired by a trip to Trader Joes where I found the most beautiful baby veggies. If you don’t have easy access to Trader Joes use regular sized veggies. HOW TO MEAL PREP FOR THE WEEK?...
Aunty Iya’s Shrimp Lo Mein
Aunty Iya’s shrimp Lo Mein is a popular favorite at family gatherings, along with Cousin Maria’s macaroni pie. This shrimp and noodles recipe is simple, quick and tasty. It is perfect for a weeknight meal. Substitute shrimp for your favorite...
Cousin Maria’s Extra Cheesy Macaroni Pie | Baked Mac and Cheese
My Cousin Maria makes the best macaroni pie! This is her extra cheesy version which she brings to every family get together. I made it a few months ago to take to a fall pumpkin festival as I thought it...
Kachori and Raw Mango Chutney
Along with aloo pie, saheena, baiganee, pholourie and doubles, Kachori is another popular street food, shack, appetizer or breakfast. This delicious snack is vegan, high in protein and fiber and can be gluten free. It is traditionally served with mango...
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...
Peas Dhal | Curry Peas | Curry Pigeon Peas
Peas dhal is essentially curry peas that’s mashed to attain the consistency of the traditional split peas dhal. Our second meal on any trip to Trinidad is usually curried duck, peas dhal and dhalpuri made my mother and sister in...
Holiday Lasagna for a Party
This is the holiday lasagna I made on the very popular Thanksgiving Feast video on You Tube. It has been requested numerous times so I finally decided to make the time and post this delicious recipe. Another recipe long...
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...
Curry Mango
Curry mango can be a main dish, side dish, condiment or snack. It is sweet, spicy, savory and satisfying. One of the greatest joys of eating this is sucking on the seed. It is a great side dish for curry...
Seasoning Rice with Mixed Veggies
This is one of the easiest and most surprisingly flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever made. It is surprisingly delicious because you won’t expect such robust flavors from the simple ingredients used. Prep takes two minutes and the cooking time...
Cou Cou | Coo Coo
Coo Coo, also spelled "Cou Cou," is a traditional dish in Trinidad and Tobago and other Caribbean countries. It is made with cornmeal, ochro, fresh seasonings and coconut milk. It is often compared to polenta but has its own unique...
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...
Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Carrots
On my recent Simple Thanksgiving Video, I created this quick and delicious stove top recipe since the oven was occupied with the turkey. The aim of that video was to create a simple and budget friendly menu for Thanksgiving. I...
Caribbean Inspired Cranberry Chutney
This cranberry chutney is a twist to the classic recipe, infused with the savory and spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your turkey and Thanksgiving guests will thank you for it. You can make this cranberry chutney with as many...
Simple Steamed Green Beans with Garlic
When the holidays come around and your kitchen is busy with excitement and choas, there is always one side dish that's so simple, delicious and takes 5 mins to cook. This is a must on every holiday menu. It offers...
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A perfect creamy, mashed potatoes recipe for Thanksgiving, the Holidays or any Sunday lunch along with stewed chicken and chow mein (my mom's favorite combo) or a pot roast. Growing up in the Caribbean, my job was to whisk the...