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Simply Local | Coconut Flan

Coconut Flan/Creme Caramel This delicious baked custard has been around for centuries and is truly loved across the world. It goes by many names such as “Flan, Crème Caramel and Pudim” Custards tend to be placed in the stereotype “deemed hard” but in this recipe I break it down to show you how simple it… Continue reading Simply Local | Coconut Flan

Simply Local | Avocado and Bacon Salad

In my country we have reached the sad time in the year where everyone ‘s Avocado trees are either almost out or finished. However here in sweet T N T we tend to be very hospitable towards fruits in season.You see in my country things such as mangoes, limes and the most raved about Avocado… Continue reading Simply Local | Avocado and Bacon Salad

Buttermilk Biscuits

Warmth, buttery and flaky are the things that come to mind when I think of biscuits. They are relatively easy to make and can be eaten with a lot of things. I have mine warmed with a little jam.Few tips: Work fast and keep everything cold. With a little practice you too can be showing… Continue reading Buttermilk Biscuits

Pineapple Jam

Hey guys yes, another great recipe for your repertoire! This time it’s even simpler! Pineapple jam! I used canned pineapple just to show you how versatile jam really is. Any fruit whether it be fresh or even from a can. Feel free to experiment and use your favourite spices and fruits! Enjoy guys! Ingredients 2 Cans Cuisine… Continue reading Pineapple Jam

Seafood Fried Rice

Fried rice or Fry rice is a must in my country. A good fried rice can go down (well) with almost anything. I wanted to show you how versatile this dish can be and to also get that fear of “not knowing “how to cook seafood out of your heads. Seafood is very easy… Continue reading Seafood Fried Rice

Independence Salad

Wow 56 years of Independence! I decided to pay tribute to my countries national flag colours with a salad. Red , white and black are the colours on the Trinidad and Tobago national flag. This salad is very easy and if you love beans you are in for a treat. It holds some tanginess from… Continue reading Independence Salad

Breakfast Flatbread

Having to always be on the go means no time to prepare breakfast. This is truly my everyday struggle but these Cuisine Pita breads make it easy for me. They are versatile and very reasonable compared to other brands. It can be made as a flatbread, wrap, sandwich, savory and even sweet. The possibilities are… Continue reading Breakfast Flatbread

Fry Bake and Salt Fish

Ever had a good fry bake and saltfish? A soft, tasty fry bake that has a fluffiness to it? In this recipe for fry bake and saltfish I used baking powder but a lot of persons use yeast. Both are leaveners and they both work well. Here in sweet T&T we have fry bake with… Continue reading Fry Bake and Salt Fish

Vegan Black Bean Burger

In the past I have made a lot of vegetarian dishes but I do believe this is the first for a vegan burger. Vanessa is a Youtuber and she makes strictly vegetarian / vegan-based recipes. I am always willing to learn so I thought this would have been a perfect time to brush up on… Continue reading Vegan Black Bean Burger