For many of us, “Cocoa Tea” is something we saw our grandmothers make but never attempted ourselves. Chrisal reminisces on having this every Christmas with her family and is in the kitchen today to show you just how easy it is to make. She also includes her variation to this classic hot beverage that makes… Continue reading Cocoa Tea
Author: Chrisal Martin
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Green Fig Salad
This delightful green fig salad with a sweet twist is a side dish that will hold its own on your Sunday table. This is a quick and easy recipe that comes together in minutes. All you need is a hand or two of green “fig” from your backyard. Use the Swiss Honey Mustard to add… Continue reading Green Fig Salad
Sweet Savoury Saucy Spicy
“Sweet, Savoury, Saucy, Spicy” – The Flavours Of Trinidad & Tobago Who is a Trinbagonian? It is me, it is you, it is your Aunty, Uncle and Nen-nen. We are a people that are full of life, we have vibrancy running through our veins. We like to laugh, lime, talk, give “picong” and have fun.… Continue reading Sweet Savoury Saucy Spicy
Foil Packet Meals
These foil packet meals are a great way to enjoy delicious dishes with minimal effort. They are perfect for the person on-the-go as they require little prep time and cooking time. Using the Diamond Non-Stick Aluminium Foil makes cooking these foil packet meals even more convenient! The preparation does not require any additional oil or… Continue reading Foil Packet Meals
Empanadas
Chrisal shares her take on the ever popular Venezuelan street food – EMPANADAS. These empanadas were a great way to get her fried food fix and are easy to make. They can be filled with anything you like – cheese, steak, veggies, black beans and eaten as is or with a dipping sauce. The corn… Continue reading Empanadas
Stewed Fish
“Longtime you had to go to the market to get your supply of fresh fish but nowadays the fish market comes to you by way of “Fat Fish” – a local fish depot that is committed to delivering “Fresh seafood straight to your doorstep”. Follow @unqueue_app For busy millennials, like myself the idea of… Continue reading Stewed Fish
Tuna Casserole
Tuna Casserole or Tuna Pie? However you call it, it’s one of those cheap and easy meals that can be a mid-week dinner life saver 😉 In this recipe Chrisal keeps it simple and makes a delicious tuna casserole that will definitely be a winner with the family. If you’re feeling “fancy”, make it gourmet… Continue reading Tuna Casserole
Bánh Mì Style Sandwich
Chrisal does her take of the Vietnamese Bánh mì style sandwich using a flavourful Asian stir fry sauce that was a cinch to make and for the crunch, thinly sliced carrots and cucumbers. If you have pickled onions in the fridge, add those in too. She also created a spicy mayo that can also be… Continue reading Bánh Mì Style Sandwich
Dhal & Rice
Dhal & Rice is one of those go-to meals to feed the family in many Trinbagonian households. Split peas are a very common legume used in most caribbean homes and are inexpensive, in fact “dhal” is a very cheap and easy dish to make, as it utilizes aromatics that are usually in your kitchen. Pour… Continue reading Dhal & Rice