RECIPES
IN THIS SECTION I WILL INCLUDE RECIPES WHICH I HAVE DEVELOPED MYSELF, AND ALSO RECIPES WHICH I HAVE TESTED AND THINK IT’S WORTH SHARING. AT LEAST IF YOU WANT TO TRY THOSE RECIPES, YOU CAN COUNT ON SOMEONE TRYING THEM OUT BEFORE- AND THAT’S ME!
YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO LEARN SOMETHING AND UNDERSTAND A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE SCIENCE BEHIND SOME OF THE THINGS WE DO WHEN COOKING AND BAKING.
TRinidad cuisine
An East Indian influenced street-food, made with 2 baras (fried flat bread), and topped with cooked channa and other delicious condiments.
A delicious sauce made using tangy tamarind which is sweetened with brown sugar and flavoured with local spices.
A childhood favourite of a sweet syrup drizzled over crushed ice and topped with just the right amount of condensed milk. Yum!
I love chocolate, but sometimes a coconut flavoured frozen treat is exactly what is needed in our tropical weather.
A cornmeal based batter, filled with salted fish and other seasonings before being fried. They can be eaten with or without a sauce and either way is equally satisfying.
Pepper roti is a delicious take on a stuffed roti, made by sandwiching a well seasoned spicy potato filling between 2 flaky rotis, and cooking it on a hot tawa or griddle until crisp and cooked through.
Trinidad Gulab Jamoon is a favourite East Indian delicacy made with powdered milk and spices. It is fried to a golden brown, coated in a sugary syrup, and is most popular around Divali time. This recipe is a detailed guide to making the perfect Gulab Jamoon at home for you to enjoy anytime.
This chutney couldn’t be any easier. Just add all ingredients to your blender and finely blend. That’s it! In no time You can have some delicious chutney you can enjoy with anything!
This recipe uses fresh dried coconut, which is combined with roasted peppers, garlic and onions, and combined to give that delicious, smokey, coconut chutney flavour which takes you back to the days of your grand parents in the countryside in Trinidad.
I cannot live without pepper in my life! So this pepper sauce was developed to meet all the flavour requirements of my family - hot and tasty!
Every year for Eid, one thing my mom made sure we had was sawine. She would wake up early and make it before anyone wakes up, and the house would be filled with the aroma of milk and spices! To me, Eid is not eid without my mom’s sawine. after all, it’s the best in my eyes!
DESsert
I think the idea of making a giant chocolate chip cookie pie that requires mixing everything in just one bowl to be one of the best things ever!
A childhood favourite of a sweet syrup drizzled over crushed ice and topped with just the right amount of condensed milk. Yum!
I love the Starbucks frappuccino, but I may not always be able to access one when I’m home. This recipe meets that refreshing coffee craving on those days :).
Reese’s peanut butter cups tastes sooo good! This homemade version can be done with the kids and has the same addictive taste.
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of hot cross buns, but since Easter is right around the corner, I had to take up the opportunity to teach my girls about this delicious and simple Easter treat. I added a few little extras to make it my own and now I'm hooked 😁. Hope you like!
I love chocolate, but sometimes a coconut flavoured frozen treat is exactly what is needed in our tropical weather.
Rich brownie flavours on the bottom and a creamy sour cream cheesecake on the top. Two very decadent desserts coming together in one bar!
These chocolate chip cookies have homemade toffee bits and pretzels which blend well to satisfy both sweet and salty cravings.
When we talk about a Trinidad Christmas, Ponche de Crème usually comes to mind. And these blondies are infused with the quintessential flavours that are present in this milk-based drink.
This Trinidad sponge cake is infused with orange flavours, and soaked in a boozy rum syrup which has just the right balance of rum and sweetness.
This recipe is EGGLESS and made in 1 bowl! It results in that crunchy, buttery, peanut butter cookie effect, that has tons of chocolate chips.
This frosting is rich, thick and creamy. And the best part, is that it can be made in a matter of minutes!
Trinidad Gulab Jamoon is a favourite East Indian delicacy made with powdered milk and spices. It is fried to a golden brown, coated in a sugary syrup, and is most popular around Divali time. This recipe is a detailed guide to making the perfect Gulab Jamoon at home for you to enjoy anytime.
These cookies are definitely NOT your plain old chocolate chip cookies. These are a much more amplified version, with intense flavours! When you first bite into them, you are hit with a nice orange flavor that compliments the chocolate perfectly. Crunchy pecans with hints of oats comes next with every subsequent bite. Once your palate experiences this medley of flavours, you just can’t stop eating them!
If a brownie and a cookie had a baby, then this would be it!!! These cookies are soft, tender and filled with chocolate in every bite! In this recipe, I share my secret to getting that gorgeous crinkly crust on top.
If you like your brownies rich, chocolatey and dense, then this recipe is a must try for you.
Every year for Eid, one thing my mom made sure we had was sawine. She would wake up early and make it before anyone wakes up, and the house would be filled with the aroma of milk and spices! To me, Eid is not eid without my mom’s sawine. after all, it’s the best in my eyes!
If you are a fan of chocolate AND a fan of Trinidad baked custard (called flan in the food industry), then this is for you.
I am very particular about the flavours and the level of moistness in a chocolate cake. Because of this, I have searched far and wide to get the best recipe that I could find to meet these requirements. And this is it!!! It's THE best!
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Lamb is one of my favourites when it comes to burgers. This burger is seasoned with fresh herbs, filled with tangy feta cheese and topped with a surprisingly delicious walnut feta sauce.
This recipe is similar to how my mom made it when I was a little girl. It is much quicker to make and takes the guesswork out of wondering if the chicken is cooked through or not.
As I have confessed over and over: Fried chicken is my weakness! this recipe requires the chicken to be marinated overnight in seasoned buttermilk, then dipped in a seasoned flour coating before being fried.
This recipe includes pre-cooking your chicken before placing it under the broiler to get that bbq char effect. And it even includes making your own barbeque sauce from scratch!
This recipe has a sweet, sticky red glaze which compliments the smokiness of the chicken in the most perfect way possible!
This recipe uses air fried tofu and incorporates the same flavours in the well known Trinidad Hong Kong style Pepper Chicken. It’s a nice vegetarian dish which you can have on the days when you are not feeling for meat.
I must confess-Fried chicken is my weakness! So I wanted to create a recipe that allows me to have alot of flavour while maintaining the juiciness in the meat. I also wanted one that allows you to eat as many pieces as you like without feeling guilty.
This salmon recipe is so easy to make and PACKED with Flavour. If you think you don’t like salmon, then do yourself a favour and at least give this recipe a try. Its only 8 ingredients for the marinade and it cooks in less than half hour!
Trinidadian curry is very unique and different as compared to other places. Over my years of currying, I too have developed my own method of currying which is what I am sharing with you here.
Breads and pastries
Banana bread is a favourite of anyone, with this recipe I added some oats, walnuts and cinnamon to give some warmth and texture. And it’s done in One Bowl!!
This recipe uses just 7 ingredients, and an assisted rising method which lets you have homemade sandwich bread in less than 2 hours!
Artisan bread with that chewy exterior and soft, sponge-like interior is one of my weaknesses. This recipe gives you both and does not require any kneading!!!
Banana bread is a favourite of anyone, with this recipe I added some oats, walnuts and cinnamon to give some warmth and texture. And it’s done in One Bowl!!
Buttermilk biscuits are extra moist because of that addition of buttermilk itself. And these have just the right amount of sweetness to compliment the slight tang of the buttermilk. You can accompany them with butter, jam or even just by themselves!
These Japanese buns are a little more tastier than typical dinner rolls because they have a slightly distinct milky flavour. I threw in some flax seeds and chia seeds to create a delicious variation which also adds some nice textural elements to the plain buns.
This is an Italian version of a basic Quick Bread which is packed with parmesan and other classic Italian flavours. You just mix everything together, and bake immediately without any unnecessary rising required.
Banana bread is a favourite of anyone, with this recipe I added some oats, walnuts and cinnamon to give some warmth and texture. And it’s done in One Bowl!!
A flavourful, soft, homemade loaf bread, packed with 6 different grains and a hint of honey!
Lamb is one of my favourites when it comes to burgers. This burger is seasoned with fresh herbs, filled with tangy feta cheese and topped with a surprisingly delicious walnut feta sauce.
A delicious smoothie, brimming with green vegetables and healthy fruits, and the best part is that you wouldn’t even know there was lettuce in there!
This is basically the same concept as the potato salad but uses boiled green bananas instead of potatoes.
An East Indian influenced street-food, made with 2 baras (fried flat bread), and topped with cooked channa and other delicious condiments.
A delicious sauce made using tangy tamarind which is sweetened with brown sugar and flavoured with local spices.
This recipe uses just 7 ingredients, and an assisted rising method which lets you have homemade sandwich bread in less than 2 hours!
I think the idea of making a giant chocolate chip cookie pie that requires mixing everything in just one bowl to be one of the best things ever!
This recipe is similar to how my mom made it when I was a little girl. It is much quicker to make and takes the guesswork out of wondering if the chicken is cooked through or not.
A childhood favourite of a sweet syrup drizzled over crushed ice and topped with just the right amount of condensed milk. Yum!
I love the Starbucks frappuccino, but I may not always be able to access one when I’m home. This recipe meets that refreshing coffee craving on those days :).
As I have confessed over and over: Fried chicken is my weakness! this recipe requires the chicken to be marinated overnight in seasoned buttermilk, then dipped in a seasoned flour coating before being fried.
Reese’s peanut butter cups tastes sooo good! This homemade version can be done with the kids and has the same addictive taste.
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of hot cross buns, but since Easter is right around the corner, I had to take up the opportunity to teach my girls about this delicious and simple Easter treat. I added a few little extras to make it my own and now I'm hooked 😁. Hope you like!
I use alot of extracts! And 1 way of saving money, is to make your own which is just 2 ingredients.
Artisan bread with that chewy exterior and soft, sponge-like interior is one of my weaknesses. This recipe gives you both and does not require any kneading!!!
I love chocolate, but sometimes a coconut flavoured frozen treat is exactly what is needed in our tropical weather.
A cornmeal based batter, filled with salted fish and other seasonings before being fried. They can be eaten with or without a sauce and either way is equally satisfying.
If you are a fan of red velvet cupcakes, then you will instantly fall in love with the pink version of them. And that cream cheese frosting! If that’s not heaven, then I don’t know what is!
This recipe includes pre-cooking your chicken before placing it under the broiler to get that bbq char effect. And it even includes making your own barbeque sauce from scratch!
Rich brownie flavours on the bottom and a creamy sour cream cheesecake on the top. Two very decadent desserts coming together in one bar!
This recipe has a sweet, sticky red glaze which compliments the smokiness of the chicken in the most perfect way possible!
This is basically the same concept as the potato salad but uses boiled green bananas instead of potatoes.