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.
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreThese 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreButtermilk 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!
Read MoreBasmati rice is special on its own, but it can be amplified even further with some simple ingredients. Tumeric (also known in Trinidad as saffron) and coconut milk adds so much richness to the rice, and at the end, I add some fresh basil to brighten the flavours even more.
Read MoreRoasting beets is an excellent way to concentrate the flavours and sweetness of the beets while keeping them moist.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreThese 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.
Read MoreI’m always looking for new ways to jazz up my fried rice, and as a lamb lover as well, this is one of the most flavourful. I added minced lamb, eggs and vegetables that I like to create this wonderful side dish that’s filled with gorgeous colours and flavours alike!
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreI 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!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MoreIf you like your brownies rich, chocolatey and dense, then this recipe is a must try for you.
Read MoreFried rice plays an important part in any Trinidadian’s Sunday lunch routine. It is quite common and can be made using any vegetables you like. With this recipe I used a LOCAL rice which acts perfectly as a blank canvas to absorb all flavours of the simple ingredients which I chose to use.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreHot Chocolate is the ultimate morning indulgence. This version is simple and rich and is sure to satisfy your chocolate sweet tooth on any morning or rainy day.
Read MoreEvery 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!
Read MoreIf you are a fan of chocolate AND a fan of Trinidad baked custard (called flan in the food industry), then this is for you.
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