Recipes

Reese’s peanut butter cups tastes sooo good! This homemade version can be done with the kids and has the same addictive taste.

DessertAnita's CircadianApril 11, 2020peanut butter, easter, reese's peanut butter cups, chocolateComment

Hot Cross Buns with a Twist!

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!

DessertAnita's CircadianApril 7, 2020hot cross buns, easter, buns, cream cheese, maplesyrup, cinnamon, pecans, yeastComment

Homemade Portugal or Orange Extract

I use alot of extracts! And 1 way of saving money, is to make your own which is just 2 ingredients.

Anita's CircadianApril 7, 2020orange, portugal, vodka, homemade extractComment

4 Ingredient No-Knead Crusty Bread

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!!!

Bread and PastriesAnita's CircadianApril 6, 2020bread, no knead, dutch ovenComment

Coconut Ice Cream Popsicle

I love chocolate, but sometimes a coconut flavoured frozen treat is exactly what is needed in our tropical weather.

Dessert, Trinidad CuisineAnita's CircadianMarch 28, 2020coconut, frozen, icecreamComment

Saltfish Hush Puppies- A spin on tradition Trini Accra

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.

Trinidad Cuisine, AppetizersAnita's CircadianMarch 6, 2020saltfish Comments

Eggless Pink Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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!

Anita's CircadianFebruary 11, 2020Comment

Oven Barbeque chicken with Homemade BBQ sauce

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!

MainsAnita's CircadianJanuary 29, 2020chicken, bbq, barbequeComment

Brownie Bottom Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Rich brownie flavours on the bottom and a creamy sour cream cheesecake on the top. Two very decadent desserts coming together in one bar!

DessertAnita's CircadianJanuary 24, 2020brownie, chocolate, cheesecake, chocolate chips, sourcream, cream cheeseComment

Sorrel Glazed Smoked Chicken

This recipe has a sweet, sticky red glaze which compliments the smokiness of the chicken in the most perfect way possible!

MainsAnita's CircadianDecember 23, 2019smoked chicken, ham, turkey, sorrel, hibiscus flower, thyme, glazeComment

Toffee Bits and Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies have homemade toffee bits and pretzels which blend well to satisfy both sweet and salty cravings.

DessertAnita's CircadianDecember 22, 2019cookies, chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee bits, christmasComment

Ponche de Creme Blondies

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.

DessertAnita's CircadianDecember 17, 2019blondie, christmas, rum, glaze, nutmegComment

Orange Pecan Rum Cake

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.

DessertAnita's CircadianDecember 11, 2019christmas, cake, rum, sponge cake, trinidad sponge cake, rum cake, Caribbean rum cakeComment

Couscous with Cranberries

If you are fedup of rice as a side dish, then you need to try this! It literally takes 30 minutes max! to make.

SidesAnita's CircadianDecember 10, 2019couscous, cranberries, zuccini, christmas, sunday linchComment

One-bowl Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies

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.

DessertAnita's CircadianDecember 5, 2019cookies, peanut butter, chocolate chipe, christmasComment

Brownie Cupcakes

These are dense, fudgy, and has that nice chewy exterior in every bite!

DessertAnita's CircadianNovember 28, 2019chocolate, chocolate chips, Brownies, cupcakesComment

Easy Chocolate Frosting.

This frosting is rich, thick and creamy. And the best part, is that it can be made in a matter of minutes!

DessertAnita's CircadianNovember 19, 2019chocolate, frosting, cocoa powder, butterComment

Cauliflower Egg Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe is for those of you who loves fried rice but doesn’t love all the carbs. It has equal parts cauliflower and brown rice and is packed with delicious Asian flavours that will not make you miss the pure rice version at all.

SidesAnita's CircadianNovember 13, 2019fried rice, rice, cauliflower, sesame oil, chinComment

One Bowl Eggless Banana Bread

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!!

Bread and PastriesAnita's CircadianNovember 1, 2019banana, walnuts, oats, eggless, easy, vegetarianComment

Trinidad Pepper Roti

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.

Sides, Trinidad CuisineAnita's CircadianOctober 24, 2019vegetarian, divali, potato, roti, pepper Comments

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.

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