Category: Summer Dishes
Flavorful Geera Rice
Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delectable recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will entice your...
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...
Crispy Air Fryer or Oven Wings with Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce
Delicious, crispy hot honey buffalo wings are a classic favorite that everyone loves. With this easy recipe, you can make them quickly and easily in the air fryer or oven. The wings are tossed in a spicy-sweet honey buffalo sauce...
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?...
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...
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is one of my absolute favorite comfort foods. It is traditionally made with ground lamb, but can be made with any type of ground meat including chicken, beef or turkey. Just adjust the seasonings as lamb will pack...
Pasta with Meat Sauce | Vegan Option
This pasta with meat sauce is quick, easy, tasty, and healthy if you choose the right ingredients. Great for a weeknight, a Friday evening, or weekend lunch or dinner, and will certainly satisfy any tastebuds or appetite. Can I use...
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...
15 Min Beef Stir Fry
Looking for a quick Saturday meal? Here’s a quick stir fry to save the day! This 15 min beef stir fry is one of my top 5 go to meals when we need a quick homemade meal. The ingredients are simple...
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...
Quick & Simple Chicken Pelau
Let's make a quick & simple chicken pelau! Happy New Year! Today we will focus on a simple & flavorful dish everyone needs in their arsenal-chicken pelau. What is Chicken Pelau? Chicken pelau is a savory one-pot Trinidadian favorite. Meat...
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...
Delicious Empanadas
Recently I made these for my daughter who was visiting from College. I always try to send her back with all her favorite dishes and enough to share. During her last visit I made aloo pies and to change...
Curry Seafood Medley | Curry Mixed Seafood
This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only...
Amazing Shrimp Wontons
Everyone loves a good, crispy wonton dipped in ketchup, soy sauce and a little hot sauce for a nice kick. In this recipe, I am using a savory shrimp filling perfectly seasoned with scallions, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. The...
Ultimate Fish Pie
Back in the days my dad was a fisherman. He always brought home the best catch of the day and the most colossal shrimp I've ever seen to date. Nowadays, it is difficult to source fresh fish where I live...
TRINI SPONGE CAKE
Looking for a sponge cake recipe that’s light, airy, and flavorful without being eggy or dry? This classic Trini sponge cake recipe delivers all the deliciousness you crave in a Caribbean dessert, with troubleshooting tips to help you avoid common...
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...